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What Are Unemployment Voluntary Contributions?

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HR Question: What are unemployment voluntary contributions? Can this benefit our company? HR Answer: Before we dive into voluntary contributions, let’s first address unemployment insurance. The US Department of Labor (DOL) explains that unemployment insurance is a federal-state program that is financed through federal and state employer payroll taxes. Typically, according to the DOL, employers must […]

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What Is the Difference Between FSAs and HSAs

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HR Question: We’ve been fielding a lot of benefits questions from our employees and some are trying to choose between opting into an FSA or HSA. What’s a good way to describe the difference between FSAs and HSAs? HR Answer: HR professionals play an important role in helping employees understand their benefits options so they […]

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Why Do I Need An Employee Handbook?

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 HR Question: Why do I need an Employee Handbook? Are they required? HR Answer: While it is not a requirement to have an employee handbook, having one can be an effective tool for you to communicate expectations throughout your organization. The employee handbook can be a quick reference for commonly asked questions such as […]

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What Are The Benefits of Providing a Mentoring Program?

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HR Question: Our team members have been asking for additional development opportunities and a mentoring program has been suggested. What are the benefits of a mentoring program, and how do we implement one? HR Answer: The benefits of having a mentor can be immeasurable. Almost 80% of CEO’s say they had mentors throughout their careers […]

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Building A DEI&B Roadmap

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When considering how to implement a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) roadmap, many organizations may feel intimidated. It can feel like a mountain to climb when it comes to the sheer number of possibilities, programs, and efforts that you can undertake. So, what’s a measured and structured way of implementing (or evaluating already established) […]

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What Are Stay Interviews and What Questions Should I Ask?

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HR Question: Can you explain stay interviews – what are they? How should we use them and what should we ask? HR Answer: Not to be confused with exit interviews (meant for seeking to understand why departing employees are leaving), stay interviews are a great tool to understand why your employees choose to stay with […]

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HR’s Role During An Economic Crisis

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High inflation, rising interest rates, record-low unemployment, and strong consumer spending seem to have economists scratching their heads. In today’s economic uncertainty, HR professionals are preparing to pivot to meet the needs of their organizations should the economy go into recession. HR professionals are no strangers to navigating and leading through turbulent times. Throughout the […]

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How To Set Up An Employee Bonus Plan

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HR Question: I am having trouble motivating my employees to do more than just the fundamental functions of their job. Could an employee bonus plan help? And if so, how do I set this up? HR Answer: Yes! While some people are driven solely by their own internal motivation, many behaviors and accomplishments are encouraged […]

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Succession Planning: How Can We Prepare for Exits of Key Employees?

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HR Question: In light of The Great Resignation, I’ve been hearing more and more about the importance of succession planning should any of our key employees or leaders resign. How can our organization make sure we’re appropriately prepared for succession planning so we are well-positioned if we should lose any key players? HR Answer: The […]

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Are You Ready For These Top HR Trends in 2024?

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As we transition into a new year, the world of Human Resources is poised to undergo several transformative trends that reflect the evolving landscape of work. Some transformations are already at work, such as the continued integration of technology in HR processes, with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation tools. These […]

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What is HR’s Role in the Mergers & Acquisitions Process?

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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are a complicated process affecting every facet of an organization – most importantly, its people. Because employees are the key to ensuring the success of any organization, it is critical to develop a thoughtful and strategic human resources-focused approach in the M&A process. This requires HR leaders to be involved from […]

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How Do I Conduct a Training Needs Analysis?

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HR Question: My company is focusing on team member training for next year. To get this started, I have been tasked with carrying out a training needs analysis for all team members. What are the steps I need to take to accomplish this successfully? HR Answer: To begin with, let’s first understand what a training […]

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Four Tips for a Successful Coaching Session

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HR Question: I’m a new supervisor, and one of my team members has been having some performance issues on the job. It’s up to me to coach them, but this is new territory for me. How can I make sure that we both have a successful coaching session? HR Answer: Coaching, when delivered poorly, can […]

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How Can We Make DE&I Programs More Effective?

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs (DE&I programs) that create a culture of inclusivity are key to attracting top talent, retaining employees, and developing an engaged and highly productive workforce. The significance of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion within the workplace is not a new concept. However, a growing number of businesses are researching and implementing these […]

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Should We Abolish Performance Improvement Plans?

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What is a PIP? A performance improvement plan (or PIP), as defined by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is a tool utilized specifically to provide employees with an “opportunity to succeed,” rather than lose their job. PIPs provide two important features: first, to provide a timeline for improvement; and second, to create documentation […]

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How Can You Teach a Manager to be a Good Listener?

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HR Question: I’ve received a couple of complaints about one of our managers because he is quick to jump to conclusions and doesn’t listen well to his team. I want to provide him with some coaching on active listening. Can you offer suggestions on how to teach him to be a good listener? HR Answer: […]

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Three Ways HR Can Serve as Cybersecurity Defenders

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HR Question: Why should cybersecurity be a priority for HR professionals? Isn’t that IT’s job? HR Answer: Hackers look for more than just passwords and bank information. They can hold personal information hostage like social security numbers, share private health information, or share the results of someone’s less-than-satisfactory performance review with the public. Human error […]

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Four Ways to Improve New Hire Onboarding and Training

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HR Question: Currently, our onboarding includes completing new hire paperwork, going over our company history and policies, ensuring they have the necessary technology tools, and having them meet with select employees to learn what they need to learn to hit the ground running. What else should we incorporate to improve our new hire onboarding and […]

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Three Ways Employers Can Promote Work-Life Balance

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In the midst of a pandemic and a labor “shortage,” followed by an extremely tight labor market, it has become more important than ever that employers listen to and understand the motivations of their employees in order to best attract and retain them. Over the past two years, many employees have made changes that better […]

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How can internships address your talent shortage?

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HR Question: We’re having a hard time meeting our business goals as we’re understaffed and finding it difficult to fill our open positions. The idea of using interns came up in a brainstorming session. Should my company consider creating an internship program to address our talent shortage? HR Answer: You are not alone as many […]

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How Can Managers Assess Their Impact on Retention?

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HR Question: I’ve heard the saying – “people don’t leave companies, they leave managers.” I recognize my managers can play a key role in the success of my organization, but how do we assess our manager’s impact on retention in our organization? HR Answer: As employers continue to wrestle with the challenges of attracting and […]

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Why Employee Retention is More Important Now Than Ever

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We’ve all been hearing the same thing: we’re in the Post-Pandemic War for Talent. Some have called it the Turnover Tsunami or the Great Resignation. No matter what it’s called, the reality remains the same: businesses are in a talent crisis. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 9.2 million job openings in May 2021 – […]

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Strategies for Managing Change in Your Organization

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Change – it impacts us at work and in our personal lives. Sometimes it happens suddenly and swiftly where no pre-planning can occur. We find ourselves scrambling to process what’s happened, what it means, and how it will affect us. We are forced to pivot and determine what to do differently so “the change” becomes […]

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What Features Should I Consider in a New Applicant Tracking System?

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HR Question: My company is considering purchasing an Applicant Tracking System to help organize and bolster our recruitment process. There are so many options out there in the market! What Applicant Tracking System features should we keep in mind as we go through our search? HR Answer:  As we roll into 2021, companies are beginning […]

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Leading Change Amidst a Crisis (Part 2 of 2)

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Leader performance during a crisis sets the tone for the entire organization, and the current pandemic has tested leaders like no other. How leaders respond or fail to respond is key to future success. Leaders who remain calm, encourage input, take an open-minded approach and evaluate what the company can do better post-crisis are more […]

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Leading Change Amidst a Crisis (Part 1 of 2)

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Leader performance during a crisis sets the tone for the entire organization, and the current pandemic has tested leaders like no other. How leaders respond or fail to respond is key to future success. Leaders who remain calm, encourage input, take an open-minded approach, and evaluate what the company can do better post-crisis are more […]

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The ABC’s of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

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“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” ~ Joseph Campbell “…and not being penalized for it.” ~ Robin Shabazz, JD   By Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: Last week, I had the honor of emceeing the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce’s Top Talent event – “The ABC’s of DE&I.” I can confidently […]

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Systemic Racism: How Can I Fight It?

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HR Question: The longstanding systemic racism and racial injustice against Black Americans is causing turmoil in my community – with my friends, with my family, and with my coworkers.  What can my organization do to activate solutions to promote progress against systemic racism? How can I be a part of the solution through my workplace […]