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Keeping Up with Labor Law Posting Requirements

by rachael | May 9, 2023 | Business Tips, Employment Law, General News, Human Resources, Uncategorized

All businesses are required by law to be in compliance with current laws that affect the workplace. Labor laws are protections and safeguards that are designed to ensure employees are safe and protected on the job. The problem? These state and federal regulations can...

We want to offer more flexibility but have a hard time staffing our shifts as it is. Any suggestions?

by rachael | Apr 25, 2023 | Business Tips, Human Resources

Answer from Sarah, PHR, SHRM-CP: It’s great that you are considering offering more flexibility to your employees. This is one way to increase retention and give your employees some control over their time at work. There are a few things you can do to offer flexibility...

How do we know when an employee is ready for a leadership role?

by rachael | Apr 12, 2023 | Business Tips, Human Resources

Answer from Kyle, PHR: It’s good you’re thinking about this. Promotions into leadership too often come with little discussion about how the leadership role will be different from the current role or whether the employee has the interest or skill set to be an effective...

Six Ways to Encourage Employees to Set Work-Personal Life Boundaries

by rachael | Apr 2, 2023 | Business Tips

Most everyone knows what the “hustle” is. It’s been a part of work culture since the early 19th century, when the word was first used to mean “gumption” or “hard work.” Depending on the context, hustle may be a virtue, the antithesis of laziness, or a necessity, the...

We have an employee who is going on a leave of absence. We will need to hire a temporary employee to cover those duties. What do we need to know about hiring a temporary employee?

by rachael | Mar 16, 2023 | Business Tips, Human Resources

Answer from Emily, MBA, SPHR: The process for hiring a temporary employee is like hiring regular employees. You will post the position, go through a selection process, ensure all necessary new hire paperwork is completed, and onboard the temporary employee. Just be...

We have a repeat applicant whom we offered a job to in the past. This candidate failed a drug screen back then, so we rescinded the offer. Can we reject them now based on their past drug screen result?

by rachael | Feb 17, 2023 | Business Tips, Human Resources

Answer from Kyle, PHR: No, chances are that rejecting an applicant based on a previous drug screen will violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of a disability, which includes being in recovery from...

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Keeping Up with Labor Law Posting Requirements

We want to offer more flexibility but have a hard time staffing our shifts as it is. Any suggestions?

How do we know when an employee is ready for a leadership role?

Six Ways to Encourage Employees to Set Work-Personal Life Boundaries

We have an employee who is going on a leave of absence. We will need to hire a temporary employee to cover those duties. What do we need to know about hiring a temporary employee?

We have a repeat applicant whom we offered a job to in the past. This candidate failed a drug screen back then, so we rescinded the offer. Can we reject them now based on their past drug screen result?

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