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WOH 79: How Employers Are Responding to Shutdowns, Quarantines, and Coronavirus
“As the head of HR, I’m now suddenly expected to be a doctor, virologist, and epidemiologist.” That quote came from a discussion with an HR leader in the last few days, and it clearly outlines what many companies are going through right now. In today’s conversation, Ben talks with Brett Meager of Paycor to learn…
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How to Respond to Workplace Accidents
It’s always a challenge for HR professionals to deal with cases of accidents in the workplace. Employment law and labor policies have provisions for how on-the-job injuries must be handled, and organizations should not take them lightly. Violations of workplace laws involving injuries can take a toll on both the company’s reputation and their bottom…
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WOH 78: Families First Coronavirus Response Act – What Employers Need to Know
“Here’s my general advice for businesses–don’t be afraid to get help.” In recent weeks a flurry of legislative activity has led to numerous laws to help employers and businesses dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak, and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act is a big part of the activity. What does this law mean for employers,…
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Rising Up to Embrace Our Humanity
“Come on. You can do it. I know you can. I believe in you.†I’m watching my baby make the transition to “toddler,†and it’s a bittersweet moment. No longer will she stay where she’s put. She’s going to start exploring the world, and that exploration will only speed up as time goes on. This…
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How to Hire Someone for a Leadership Role
Leadership, and the evolution of what makes a good leader, means that businesses are more aware of just how important it is to hire effective and excellent leaders. Having strong leadership can boost an organization in all the right ways. It will increase staff productivity, navigate the company through difficult times, and ultimately boost profits…
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Free Access to HR Certification Courses and Other HR Tools
[Update 3/23 at 9:29am CST] We have already given away our first $1,000 but are doubling down and offering a total of $2,000 in courses at this time. We are hoping to bring something positive out of such a negative and worrisome time for our workforce. [Update 3/23 at 12:20pm CST] We have provided over…
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4 Ways to Support Employees During a Crisis
Over the last few weeks the environment has changed dramatically when it comes to work and life. As an HR leader, I can remember other times of crisis in the past, such as when our employees had their homes destroyed by tornadoes. We have to deal with the logistics of this from a work perspective,…
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