Do you not have enough time in your day? Well, you are not alone! Many HR professionals find themselves attempting to balance between the day-to-day, the interrupting figurative fires that need putting out, and the strategic organizational goals; sometimes even taking work home with them just to keep up.
Organizational change often takes place for the overall betterment of the organization but that doesn’t mean it comes without challenges. Change can be perceived negatively so it is important to skillfully manage these transitions. Here are a few tips for change management:
If you are like most employers in Northeast Ohio, as soon as the FLSA Final Rule was published back in May, your first step was to take a look at those employees on your payroll that make less than $47,476.
The U.S. Department of Labor passed legislation regarding the FLSA Overtime Rule in 2016. This new ruling, which established a new salary threshold, effective December 1, 2016, prompts many organizations to reevaluate and update their policies and procedures in relation to employees who are currently classified as exempt.
According to the Ohio Veterans Talent Index, Ohio meets or exceeds many of the national measurements when it comes to the overall jobs outlook for veterans in the state. However, with the sixth largest veteran population in the country, approximately 843,000 veterans as of 2013, helping 9% of Ohio’s 9.1 million working age residents find/hold jobs in the state is no small task.
You’re trying to set pay for a role and you need a number you can defend. Maybe you’re benchmarking a new position before you post it. Maybe you’re rebuilding pay ranges across the org. Maybe you have a top performer threatening to leave and you need to know what counter-offer makes sense. A compensation survey … Read more
Every year, the number of FCRA class action lawsuits against employers keeps growing. The main reason for this: there’s money to be made. With a number of well-publicized high-dollar settlements, including Home Depot’s $3 million and Publix Super Market’s $6.8 million, as well as the potential for large payouts, it’s expected that this trend will continue.
Every year, on April 28 workplaces across the country and around the world open their doors to millions of children who will get to see firsthand what it is that mom or dad does all day while they are at school.
Many people may be unaware of the fact that background screening is a highly regulated industry. If your organization is using a background screening company (also known as a Consumer Reporting Agency or CRA), it’s important to be aware of the various laws and regulations that affect the industry.
Is receiving a human resource management professional certification on your list of New Year’s resolutions? Whether you are new to the field or looking to gain advanced HR qualifications, there are SHRM and HRCI credentialing updates to be aware of.
