HR Best Practices – Diversity

Monday, January 17, 2011 by Human Resources

Diversity can bring positive opportunities to any organization. These Diversityopportunities include:

 

  • Attracting and retaining high-quality people from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Increasing morale because everyone feels that he or she is welcome and appreciated, regardless of background;
  • Improved productivity due to increased morale; and
  • Reduced discrimination and the risk of lawsuits.

Many small and medium size companies don’t have the time or staff needed to develop human resource policies and procedures that encourage diversity.  The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, can help.  They have the knowledge and experience to develop effective strategies that support diversity.  For more information about human resources consulting services, call Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.


Human Resources Help - Labor Laws

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 by Human Resources

NoticeThe National Labor Relations Board has proposed a rule that would require every employer subject to the Board's jurisdiction to post a notice informing employees of their federally protected labor rights. The Board believes that such a rule would not only make employees aware of the National Labor Relations Act's protections, but also discourage employers from engaging in unfair labor practices.  

 

Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, has HR professionals who are experienced in labor relations. With extensive HR management tools, Management 2000’s HR consultants provide effective and accurate advice to employers regarding labor and other human resource issues. To learn more about the HR support Management 2000 provides, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.     

HR Best Practices - Payroll Taxes

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by Human Resources

PenaltyThe owners of a concrete company in California have been charged with 15 felony charges of payroll tax evasion and workers' compensation insurance fraud. The charges are based on allegations that the company intentionally under reported wages by disguising the funds as payments made to independent contractors. This, in turn, illegally reduced the company's state payroll tax and workers' compensation expenses. If found guilty, the company would owe $230,000 in back taxes.

 

Without proper payroll policies, companies like this one face costly legal actions. The human resources consultants at Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, help employers avoid these problems. Whether it’s payroll, employee benefits management or human resources administration, Management 2000 provides the HR support employers need to stay compliant and profitable. For more information, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.


Human Resource Issues – Safety Training

Monday, December 13, 2010 by Human Resources
TrainingNo matter what type of business they operate, all employers must comply with OSHA rules. As far as training goes, OSHA regulations often imply rather than specifically require the type and extent of training. This puts a significant burden on employers to identify and implement necessary training. 

 

The HR consultants at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provide the human resources help employers need to develop effective safety training programs. For more information about the human resource management services provided by Management 2000, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.    

Human Resources Help – Employee Retention

Monday, November 1, 2010 by Human Resources

A recent survey indicates that many companies are increasingly concerned that top-performing employees will leave for better-paying jobs as the economy improves. Accordingly, more and more employers are realizing the critical importance of compensation-related retention strategies to keep these key employees.  

The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana Professional Employer Organization have the HR management tools to help employers develop effective compensation and retention strategies. Using local industry wage data, Management 2000’s human resources consultants can develop an effective retention plan tailored to an employer’s specific needs. For more information on how Management 2000 can help resolve this and other human resource issues, visit www.management2000.com or call (317) 549-2000. 

HR Support - Hire Smart and Turn Around Your Turnover

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 by Human Resources

Turnover can be expensive, and have a significant impact on a company’s profitability. Although many factors could be involved, poor hiring decisions often result in high turnover. Understandably, employers want to fill vacancies as quickly as they possibly can. Unless each candidate is properly evaluated, however, chances are that, if hired, he/she will either become dissatisfied and leave or not be able to perform at the level expected and be let go. 

 

The human resources consultants at Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, have the HR management tools and resources to help you implement an effective hiring process based on your specific needs. From developing job descriptions and/or interview guides, to training on effective interviewing techniques, to background checks and testing, Management 2000 provides the human resources help to help you “turn around your turnover.”  for more information, contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or through its website, www.management2000.com.

Dont Overdo Your Safety Messages

Thursday, August 26, 2010 by SAFETY

Safety reminders and messages generally do improve cultures and outcomes. But there comes a point when efforts might fail to improve- and possibly even harm- safety results. Workers can become frustrated with to many safety procedures and too much information. This is especially true if they are dealing with overwhelming responsibilities or feel to pressured to produce, while also dealing with complicated safety requirements. At that point they may begin to cut corners on on safety, either deliberately or subconsciously. To avoid overwhelming your workers, look for ways to simplify safety. Try to provide the appropriate amount of information in a easy understandable way- neither too little or too much. A good safety program is important and training is critical. Don't let information overload undermine your efforts.
       Always look to your Human Resource Management Service for guidance and HR Procedures along with HR Strategies and HR Management Training to relieve the stress of information overload. Human Resource Consultants are trained in the most effective HR Procedures that you may follow to alleviate the problems of communication you or your safety department may be having.

Using Quotes To Liven Up A Safety Presentation

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 by SAFETY
Quotes are usually used to introduce or support a premise made in a presentation, sales pitch or advertisement. But if your using quotes solely in that context, you could be overlooking an enlightening aid. Quotations are indispensable in crafting presentations, both at the brainstorming stage and as a framework for writing them. Find quotations on various subjects such as a procrastination, planning and goal setting to help you create a different kind of presentation that will capture your audiences interest.
     HR Professionals can aid in not only delivering an excellent presentation, but also the techniques used to do so, such as quotes, humor and interest. By using HR Support along with a strong HR Strategy, a Human Resource Consultant can guide the presenter to also use HR Management Tools along with quotes to have a well rounded presentation that is sure to capture the audiences interests.

Employers Healthcare Costs Projected to Rise 9% in 2011

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by

In a time of much uncertainty surrounding the healthcare reform, according to a June 14th PricewaterhouseCoopers, 'Behind the Numbers Report', employer costs are estimated to increase around 9%.  The good news is this is a drop of 0.5% from 2010 growth rate.  What are the primary contributors?

On the encouraging side, there are three areas expected to deflat or hold medical costs:
  • Pre-managed care design that increases deductibles and replacing co-pays with co-insurnance. 
  • Drugs costs cooled by expansion of generic drug portfolio. High volume drugs such as Lipitor patents expire in 2011.
  • COBRA costs expected to level off.  (side note: Congress has introduced an extension of the subsidy, legislation (S. 3548), that would reinstate through 11/30/2010).
The primary drivers for the inflating costs will be:
  • Hospitals and Physicians move costs from Medicare to private payers/employers. This will be the top reason for higher costs.
  • Care-provider consolidation.  Private practices will decrease while groups emerge.
  • 2011 Stimulus funds will launch electronic hospital records implementations to  avoid 2015 Medicare penalties. This will be a billion dollar invest in to technology.  
Although the primary drivers are out of employers control, your ability to maximize on the deflators is not.  If you are a small to medium size employer contact Management 2000, a PEO Indianapolis.  Let our team of Employee Benefit Advisors and Human Resource Consultants put in place a benefits plan administration that will ensure your success and control costs.

PricewaterhouseCoopers' report is available at www.pwc.com/us/medicalcosts2011.

Pay Attention To Your Habits

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by SAFETY
There are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety awareness and limit quite a bit of accidents and injuries. A great place to start is to dedicate one day to making a conscious effort to look at yourself along with your workers to see what you are actually doing all of the time. Seriously, really look. You will be surprised how often you are not watching where you walk, for example, and how much opportunity you and your company has for improvement.
     To take advantage of this opportunity make sure that you enlist the help of your Human Resource Management Services, they can help with HR Support and HR Strategy that will allow you to see things you may not have seen on your own. Human Resource Consultants are trained to use HR Best Practices which will help identify room for improvement.




To Sell Safety, You Need A Clear Vision

Thursday, July 1, 2010 by SAFETY

How can you get your safety programs adopted by your organization? The first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly want to make a difference? To engage and gain the commitment of management, you must first identify what you truly value and your own level of commitment to that vision.
       People look at things alot differently then you may, therefore it is good idea to get your Human Resource Management Personnel involved. Human Resource Consultants use HR Training and HR Procedures that help open your vision for management and others to see. It is critical to have HR Support to guide you through HR Management Training to learn the HR Tools and HR Procedures used in gaining managements trust in your vision.

Help Workers With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Work Safer

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by SAFETY

People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder( ADHD) can sometimes find it difficult to remember information, follow directions, concentrate and complete work on time. These few strategies may help workers with ADHD be a safer and more productive employee:
  • Allow workers to complete demanding tasks when they are most alert. for the majority of workers, this is in the morning;
  • Schedule boring, repetitive tasks in small chunks throughout the day
  • Be flexible. Allow workers to work in private and/or away from distractions
  • Provide a detailed to -do list employees can use to stay on track.
The company's Human Resource Management Department is very well versed in dealing with these issues. Allow your HR Department become directly involved in this type of situation, Human Resource Consultants can work along side management to ensure that the best HR Practices and HR Strategies are in place.

HR Administration - Interviews

Monday, June 7, 2010 by Human Resources

In a recent BLR poll, employers agreed that the worst mistake a candidate can make is arriving late. The next two worst interview mistakes a candidate can make are being poorly dressed/groomed and knowing nothing about the company/organization. If applicants make a mistake in an interview, it may cost them a chance of being hired. However, if an employer makes a mistake during the hiring process, it could lead to serious legal consequences.

Employers need to be aware of federal, state, and municipal laws that determine what is unlawful in pre-employment inquires. The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provide the human resources help employers need to address this, and other human resource issues. With extensive experience and a vast array of HR management tools, the human resources consultants at Management 2000 can develop appropriate HR strategies for employers to use during the hiring process. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000, or through their website, www.management2000.com for more information.     

TO SELL SAFETY, YOU NEED A CLEAR VISION

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by SAFETY
How can you get your safety programs adopted by your organizations? The first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly want to make a difference? To engage and gain the commitment of management,you must first identify what you truly value and your own level of commitment to that vision.
       HR Professionals within your company can lend HR Support along with HR Strategy to get your plan moving down the right path. With the use of HR Best Practices you can fine tune your plan. HR Management Training goes along way in getting your plan noticed and implemented by management. With the use of basic Human Resource Practices and input from Human Resource Consultants you can have the HR Support and HR Strategy to keep your safety plan headed in the right direction. So if you are having problems getting your plan in use by your organization, don't forget to always include Human Resource Management Services and the HR Professionals for support.          

LEARN TO SPOT ERGONOMIC DANGERS

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by SAFETY
Supervisor intervention can be very effective in the prevention of ergonomic injuries, such as strained backs, rotator cuff injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. Many of these injuries develop gradually over time and are proceeded by signs or symptoms that a supervisor is ideally positioned to detect. Learn the signs, symptoms and prevention techniques, and intervene early to ensure that a worker at risk doesn't actually suffer any injury.
     Your Human Resource Management Service within your company or an outsourced one can put together a Human Resource Policy along with HR Strategy and HR Support to put your plan in place.By using HR Best Practices along with Employee Records you can lower your experience rate quite considerably. While using your Human Resource Consultants along with HR Best Practices this allows you to better track and keep a closer eye on the particular danger you are trying to illuminate.

Pay Attention To Your Habits

Thursday, May 20, 2010 by SAFETY
There are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety awareness and limit injuries. A good start is to dedicate one day to making a conscious effort to look at you and your workers are doing all of the time. Really look. You'll be surprised how often you don't watch where you walk, for example, and how much opportunity you and your workers have for improvement. To begin the improvement process using you re Human Resource Management Service, is an excellent place to begin. The HR Professionals within you're company can implement HR Strategy and HR Management Tools that will guide you and you're workers to a higher level of safety awareness.
       By using HR Management Training along with HR Procedures you are better to identify weaknesses in your safety program. Once these weakness are identified then with Human Resource Help and HR Management Training, you become much more aware of the problems you face, and they become much easier to correct. So don't forget to include your Human Resource Consultants for their input when solving such problems.

HR Support - Employee Resignations

Monday, May 17, 2010 by Human Resources

From time to time, employers must face the issue of employee resignations. Just as the reasons for resignations vary, the choices an employer has in dealing with resignations vary. The employer may decide to let the employee work through any notice period given. On the other hand, it may be best to let the employee go at the time of his or her resignation, regardless of any notice given. The best course of action for an employer when an employee resigns depends on several factors, such as the employee’s history and the circumstances surrounding the resignation. 

 

The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provide the human resources help employers need to address this, and other human resource issues. With extensive experience and a vast array of HR management tools, the human resources consultants at Management 2000 can identify an appropriate HR strategy for employers to use when dealing with employee resignations.   

Encourage Safety Leadership

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 by SAFETY
Safety in the workplace is a team effort. By tapping the potential resources your workers have to offer, you can cultivate a stronger safety culture. Recognize and be on the alert for individuals expressing interest in safety leadership. This might help you identify the next volunteers for the safety and health committee, or someone who would be a good candidate for further education and advancement. Arrange to send your potential safety leaders to a safety course or conference.Also let a Human Resource Management Service help in choosing the proper candidates for the job. HR Management Training is essential in training safety candidates the proper HR Strategy's and HR Procedures they need to solve Human Resource Issues and use the correct Human Resource Policies in the future. Human Resources Consultants help potential employees everyday with proper Human Resources Practices and HR Management Tools to further their careers.

Learn Your workers Best Learning Styles

Monday, April 19, 2010 by SAFETY
When you know how your workers learn- that is, how they process information- you can help them get the most out of workplace safety training. Some workers learn best by listening to instructions, while others need to study a text manual.
    Still others follow pictures and diagrams more easily.Your safety communication is most effective when its a mixture of discussion, written materials or visuals and a demonstration that people can actively participate in or touch. Human Resources Consultants have a HR Strategy that involves all of the above mentioned along with HR Management Tools and HR Management Training that will also help the employee process information. Human Resource Management Services use HR Management Tools along with different HR Strategies to teach the employee to retain what they are learning and apply it as needed. Human Resources Help also allows the employee other avenues of learning and retention to be used as a Human Resource Information Systems which allow the employee greater retention and hands on use of the information they have learned.

Human Resource Policies - Company Property

Tuesday, April 6, 2010 by Human Resources

Employers are generally free to establish HR procedures and policies and impose reasonable penalties on employees who violate those rules. In terms of company property that has been damaged, stolen, or lost by employees, however, employers may run into problems. Employers who want to deduct money from employees' wages to cover these types of monetary losses must consider state wage-payment laws. These laws control if and how employers can deduct fines or the cost of damaged, stolen, or lost property from employees' wages. In addition, many states require that employees' pay must not fall below the minimum wage.

The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provide the human resources help employers need to address these, and other human resource issues. With extensive experience and a vast array of HR management tools, the human resources consultants at Management 2000 develop specific payroll policies tailored to employers’ needs.