The HR Awards annually recognizes Northeast Ohio HR professionals who have demonstrated excellence in the field of human resource management.
What is the Difference Between Benefits and Perks?
A study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation found that “more than half of millennials (56%) agreed that a quality benefits package influences their choice of employers and 63% say that benefits are an important reason in staying with an employer.”
What a Trump Administration Means for Employment Law
After a long, grueling campaign season, democracy has spoken and Donald Trump is President-elect. Here’s what you need to know about Trump’s stances that could affect your workplace policies and practices:
How To Avoid These 5 Common Leadership Pitfalls
Leadership teams have the ability to shape and drive their organization when they can be effective but with individuals coming from many different backgrounds and roles, challenges are bound to arise. Differing opinions lead to conflict, distrust amongst team members, ineffective communication techniques, lack of accountability, and destructive criticism. All potentially result in setting your team up for failure. In order to address these potential pitfalls, you need to identify them first. Here’s 5 common leadership pitfalls and how to avoid them:
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements by State
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines harassment as any “offensive conduct that may include, but is not limited to, offensive jokes, slurs, epithets or name calling, physical assaults or threats, intimidation, ridicule or mockery, insults or put-downs, offensive objects or pictures, and interference with work performance.”
Free Printable Daylight Savings Time Change Poster: November 6, 2016
Download this free printable Daylight Savings Time Change Poster to alert your staff of the impending time change on Sunday, November 6, 2016.
Task Management Tips & Tricks For The Insanely Busy HR Professional
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.
Winterizing Your Time Off Policies: Answers to 5 Common Questions
With our unseasonably warm temperatures this fall you’ve probably been putting off putting away the patio furniture and covering up the grill. But in HR, it is never too early to start thinking ahead to what the winter months will mean for your organization, and of course, for your employees. Often of particular concern at many employers are the reasons that employees will want to (or need to) take time off in the coming months. From holidays to sick days to severe winter weather, here are some key questions that you might want to brush up on before that first snow hits.
2017 Vacation Planner
Vacation planners can make an employer’s vacation request and approval process a lot easier and more efficient. We’ve put together a free Vacation Planner for 2017 that you can download below.
Congratulations to The HR Awards Winners and Finalists!
The HR Awards is a program that recognizes HR professionals in Northeast Ohio who have demonstrated excellence in the field of human resource management. These professionals are nominated by their peers for their achievements and skills within their field. We were able to get the inside scoop from the 2016 winners! Here are some insights from industry leaders in Northeast Ohio:
Updates Coming to Ohio’s Computerized Background Check System
Each year the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) runs more than 1.3 million background checks. Fingerprints are compared to those submitted by the police and courts after people are convicted of crimes. The background check system is used by public and private employers, as well as police officers and the FBI (who use it for criminal history information).
Solve These 3 Common Organizational Challenges Using This Plan
We interviewed strategic planning expert Jeanne Coughlin of The Coughlin Group to find out the most common organizational challenges and how to fix them.
