The Human Resources Roundup
Stay up-to-date on human resources news and legal updates, plus gain valuable tools and insights to develop your business by growing your people.
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Why hire fractional HR support?
Running a small business can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when it comes to managing employees. As a small business owner, you want to make sure your employees are happy, engaged, and productive. However, you may not have the resources or expertise to handle all of the HR tasks that come with managing a team. This is where fractional HR support can be beneficial.
Avoid hiring toxic leaders
Hiring a toxic leader can be one of the costliest mistakes a company can make. While the short-term benefits of having a charismatic and aggressive leader may appear promising, the long-term costs can be disastrous. Toxic leaders can negatively impact team morale, productivity, and company culture, leading to high turnover rates, legal fees, and damage to the company's reputation and employer brand.
Investigating Sexual Harassment Claims
Sexual harassment allegations in the workplace can have devastating effects on both employees and the employer. We often see small business owners struggle with how to handle these situations. In this blog post, I will provide some guidance on how small business owners can conduct a thorough sexual harassment investigation.
Employee or Independent Contractor
Properly classifying employees is a critical aspect of any business. It ensures that employers comply with state and federal laws and regulations, and it also protects employees' rights and benefits. Misclassifying employees can result in significant legal and financial consequences, including penalties and fines, back wages and benefits owed, and potential legal action by employees. Therefore, it is essential for employers to understand how to classify employees correctly.
Leveraging Human Resources Consulting Services Can Accelerate Your Business.
We would like to share some insights on how leveraging human resources consulting services can accelerate your business growth.
Your Salaried Employee May Be Entitled To Overtime
The Supreme Court held 6-3 in Helix Energy Solutions Group v. Hewitt that a former worker who earned more than $200,000 annually was entitled to overtime pay since he was paid on a daily basis.
Win the War For Talent
The war for talent has become increasingly competitive in recent years, and a stronger than usual labor market only intensifies this battle. In today's job market, it is not enough to simply attract top talent; companies must also work hard to retain those employees once they are on board. In this blog post, I will discuss the top four employee retention strategies that companies can deploy to win the war for talent.
Avoiding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Its not just HR’s Job
Sexual harassment is a form of workplace discrimination that violates federal and state laws. Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe and harassment-free work environment for their employees. In this blog post, I will provide some practical tips for employers and employees on how to avoid sexual harassment at work.
Why Consistency In HR Management Is The Secret Sauce For Building A Great Company Culture
Consistency is a key factor in building trust, establishing a positive work environment, and ensuring that all employees are treated fairly. In this blog post, I'll discuss why consistency in workplace expectations is crucial and what steps employers can take to achieve it.
Recruiting When The Economy Is Facing Headwinds
Recruiting talented employees is always a challenge, but during a recession or an economic downturn, it can become even more challenging. In this blog post, I'll discuss some of the challenges that employers may face when recruiting talent during periods of economic uncertainty.
One noteworthy trend has taken shape with employee benefits becoming a more prominent selling point in job advertisements. Recent analysis by Indeed.com reveals an impressive rise in mentions of perks, soaring by over 50%, on the employment platform.