HR Compliance
Wage Garnishments: Best Practices for Compliance and Accuracy
One of the most frustrating payroll tasks is dealing with garnishment orders. The rules on the amounts of pay that can be subjected to garnishment orders, the priority of garnishments that apply, and the Federal and state laws that come into play are complex. Failing to comply with the rules can result in costly penalties.Join us to receive step-by-step guidance on how to evaluate and process the various ty..
We Need to Talk – Having Difficult Conversations
Having difficult conversations isn’t fun for anyone. Telling someone they smell nice, saying no to a client, or having to tell an employee they need to find another job is something that no one looks forward to doing. We feel anxious and uncomfortable. Yet, our roles demand that we know-how, and are willing to have those difficult conversations. We need to be effective and build trust and respect, without d..
Website Hot Issues: The Next Disability Law Litigation Hotspot
The Web is an increasingly important resource in many aspects of life: education, employment, government, commerce, health care, recreation, and more. It is essential that the Web be accessible to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with diverse abilities. The Web offers the possibility of unprecedented access to information and interaction for many people with disabilities. The accessibili..
Weeding Out The Bad Candidates: Best Practices for Sourcing, Resume Review, and Pre-Screening
Save time and money with these effective prescreening tips and tricks from an active recruiter.Many human resource professionals are under intense pressure to perform their jobs without adequate training, especially in the sales arena called recruiting or talent acquisition. This topic will supply human resource professionals with the training required to create a solid foundation for their talent acquisiti..
What Are the Changes to the New I-9 Form for 2020? Learn What the Changes are and how Employers can prepare for Future Audits by Following this I-9 Internal Audit, Correction and Storage Program Accepted by the Department of Homeland Security!
The New I-9 Form is here! The good news is that the USCIS has changed some of the Form I-9 instructions to help clarify a few points of confusion (more on that below). The bad news is that there are still many traps for the “I-9 unwary” – a problem that is often magnified by the sheer number of I-9s completed every year.The Form I-9 itself looks identical to the July 17, 2017 version (that everyone has been..
What CEO Expect from Human Resource Management
This webinar will discuss the data revealed from discussion with SR Leaders, CEO, and CFO. It will assess what being strategic means for HR and will provide the tools for assessing current readiness to implement and support the business strategies that are critical in the business you support. We will look at what the CEOs want and how that impacts the business planning session and the need for HR to exhibi..
What Laws Have Changed for 2020 in California
California has been one of the most employee-centric (employee-friendly) states for employment regulations. It has always been a challenge to keep up with all the regulations trending for Employers who are in California or have employees who work remotely in California. California also is a trendsetter with all the protections for employees with many other states using California’s changes as a model. There..
What Laws, Regulations and Policies Must Be Part of Your Employee Handbook for 2019 and Beyond?
Employee handbooks have been a tool for Employers from small to large companies for several years. Many companies elect to have employee handbooks and utilize employee handbook templates that are provided on-line which we call “cookie-cutter handbook” since they are created as a “one size fits all”. Unfortunately, employee handbooks can be a huge risk if not updated regularly, adapted to each company, refle..
What Policies Should be Part of Your Employee Handbook in 2019 or Risk Lawsuits in 2020!
Employee handbooks have been a tool for Employers from small to large companies for several years. Many companies elect to have employee handbooks and utilize employee handbook templates that are provided online which we call “cookie cutter handbook” since they are created as a “one size fits all”. Unfortunately, employee handbooks can be a huge risk if not updated regularly, adapted to each company, reflec..
What We Don’t Know May Hurt Us: Recognizing and Addressing Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
Implicit, or unconscious bias, exists in classrooms and on college campuses. What does it look like? How can faculty create an unbiased learning environment? How can faculty get in touch with their own unconscious biases to combat unintentional bias with students? Research suggests that unconscious bias regarding race and gender impacts relationships with professors. One study showed that certain academic f..
What’s New in Workforce Planning?
Workforce planning programs have grown in popularity. One reason they are so popular is to bring systematic thinking to the need to drive down labor costs while maximizing productivity. This webinar will describe new approaches to workforce planning and how to use them to address the comprehensive labor force needs of an organization. Workforce planning is a systematic approach to determining the quantity a..
Why Employees Lack Problem Solving Skills and What To Do About It
In order to succeed you need employees to think critically and solve problems on their own. Average managers make a critical mistake that prevents their employees from gaining these skills. In this practical and engaging program, get the skills to avoid this mistake and gain the must-have skill for any manager or business leader: employee coaching. Using simple, but powerful coaching techniques, can create ..
Workers Compensation and Covid-19; The Health Issues Connected to Infections From The Workplace
Is coronavirus compensable under WC? The answer to that question is “maybe.” While WC laws provide compensation for “occupational diseases” that arise out of and in the course of employment, many state statutes exclude “ordinary diseases of life” (e.g., the common cold or flu). There are occupational groups that arguably would have a higher probability of exposure such as healthcare workers. However, even i..
Workplace Bullies & Abrasive Leaders: Why They Act That Way and How to Help Them Stop
They overreact, they are controlling, they make threats and humiliate others… they are bullies, abrasive leaders, or workplace meanies. While they may be valuable to your organization given their ability to drive results, they also cost your organization in lowered morale, increased absenteeism, and in retaliation against you, the employer. Learn why abrasive people act this way (hint, it’s not because they..
Workplace Communication Styles: How to Better Manage and Influence Others
Organizations that underestimate the importance of communication during these times of uncertainty often suffer significant economic and political damage. However, those that understand that effective communication plays an essential role in the successful management of crises will be more successful in implementing the necessary changes that are needed to reduce workplace stress, increase productivity, and..