HR Best Practices – Diversity

Monday, January 17, 2011 by Human Resources

Diversity can bring positive opportunities to any organization. These Diversity opportunities 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...
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Human Resources Administration – Mileage Rates

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 by Human Resources

DrivingMany employers reimburse their employees for mileage driven in an employee’s personal vehicle for business purposes. For 2010, the business mileage reimbursement rate set by the Internal Revenue Service is 50 cents per mile. Starting Jan. 1, 2011, however, these rates for the use of a car, van,...

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Human Resources Help - Time Change

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 by Human Resources

Daylight-saving time in the United States ends at 2 a.m. November 7, when clocks should be turned back one hour. This time change may result in questions about overtime pay rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employers should observe federal rules for late-shift employees who are scheduled...

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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...

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HR Best Practices - Prescription Drugs

Monday, October 18, 2010 by Human Resources

Data released last month by Quest Diagnostics Inc. (a drug testing company) indicates an increase in American workers and job applicants testing positive for prescription opiates.  This data further shows that employees are two to four times more likely to have opiate indicators in their systems...

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Human Resources Help – Compensation Strategies

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 by Human Resources

In today’s economy, many organizations are focused on getting the best return on investment for their compensation dollars. While rewarding employees for longevity is common, employers can see greater value from concentrating limited funds on the best-performing employees. 

 

Management 2000, an...

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Human Resources Help – E-Mail

Monday, October 4, 2010 by Human Resources

Every company whose employees have E-mail access should have a policy on E-mail use. This policy should include the employer’s right to monitor E-mails. Additional tips employers should consider are including E-mail in document retention programs, limiting information in E-mails to facts rather than...

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HR Best Practices - Compensation

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 by Human Resources

There can be no doubt that job satisfaction is linked to whether or not employees believe they are compensated appropriately.  Employee morale can be negatively affected when pay is below industry standards or where there is a disparity in pay between employees in similar positions.  This can result...

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Human Resources Help – Managing Worker’s Compensation Costs

Monday, September 20, 2010 by Human Resources

One of the many costs of doing business is maintaining Worker’s Compensation coverage for employees.  Employers can help control this cost by maintaining sound HR procedures and policies. This includes appropriate safety rules that are communicated to employees, posted throughout the work site...

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Energize Your Training Sessions

Friday, September 17, 2010 by SAFETY
Remember that you are the biggest factor of the energy level of your class. During your training sessions, make sure you are animated. Add interest to your voice using inflection,pitch and volume. And don't ever take yourself to seriously. Have fun with how you deliver the material and your students...Read More »

Broadcast Safety Improvements

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 by SAFETY
Do your workers see you as the enemy trying to impede their progress. Or do they see you as someone dedicated to a safer work enviorment, fighting for every ones safety everyday? To create a vibrant safety culture, your workers need to see and feel the companies commitment to providing a safe and...Read More »

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...Read More »

Let Workers Make Themslves Comfortable

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 by SAFETY
     The location of your safety meetings can effect how comfortable your audience members are. Consider whether the meetings will be on the workers turf or on managements. Although workers might be physically comfortable in a conference room, they also might be psychologically uncomfortable and...Read More »

HR Administration – Keeping Up to Date

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 by Human Resources

Hiring incentives, health care reform, rising unemployment costs and new protections for employees . . .these are but a few of the current human resources issues employers must address. Many employers, especially those with smaller operations, often do not have the time or resources to effectively...

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Reinforce Positive Safety Behavior

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 by SAFETY
Reinforcing positive safety behavior can have enormous impact on your safety program. Instead of always focusing on the problems, focus also on the accomplishments. Identify milestones that deserve recognition and celebrate these with your workers when a milestone has been reached. Any leader who...Read More »

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...Read More »

Make Time To Have A Little Fun

Friday, August 6, 2010 by SAFETY
Don't get into such a hurry that you cant share a joke with a crew member or fire back a wisecrack to another team leader. Even during a busy workday, you can spare the few seconds required for humor. Humor is, of coarse, subjective. Like anything else, it must be enjoyed in moderation and with the...Read More »

Human Resources Help - Managing Unemployment

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 by Human Resources

The economic downturn has driven employers' unemployment insurance costs to record levels. The good news is that employers can control these costs by maintaining sound HR procedures. This includes an effective selection process to avoid hiring poor performers or bad matches who often...

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Human Resources Help - Compensation

Monday, August 2, 2010 by Human Resources

According to a recent WorldatWork survey, employers plan a 2.5 percent average increase in salary budgets next year, with average raises of up to 0.7 percent projected for low performers, 2.4 percent for middle performers, and 3.7 percent for top performers.  Employee compensation is a critical...

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During The Times Of Change Keep The Focus On Safety

Thursday, July 29, 2010 by SAFETY
Consciously or unconsciously, during a period of transition, a company's energy, focus, attention and resources are transferred to other priorities. Its therefore important that safety, health and well being of employees be included in a company's vision or ideal state. And this vision must be...Read More »