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Today we are discussing the 5 Ways to Prevent Workplace Harassment (0:01) Today we’re going to talk about preventing workplace harassment. Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that may violate federal laws like Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Equal […]

00:00 Today we are discussing 6 Steps for Avoiding Rejected Job Offers. 00:07 A rejected job offer for a key position can cost your organization thousands of dollars in wasted time and expenses. But rejected offers are not inevitable. 00:19 Creating a great job offer requires research and the ability to sell both the position […]

00:00 Today we are discussing 6 Tips for Overcoming Workplace Negativity 00:06 Employees can lose motivation during periods of layoffs, high turnover, economic downturns and other challenging situations. A negative atmosphere can set in and damage productivity. 00:21 But all is not lost. You can engage and encourage even the most cynical employees with a […]

00:00 Today we are discussing Apprenticeship Programs 00:04 Finding qualified job candidates can be frustrating and time-consuming, especially when you’re searching for skilled workers. But there’s a solution you may not have considered that is sure to bring highly trained employees into your company: An apprenticeship program. 00:19 [Begin Intro] 00:26 Welcome to HR Over […]

00:00 Today we are discussing Do’s and Don’ts for ADA Reasonable Accommodations 00:07 The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990 to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities. In 2008 the law was updated to broaden the definition of disability. Among other things, the law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for […]

00:00 Today we are discussing the 7 Steps to Creating a Mentoring Program 00:05 Mentoring programs are a great way to build a knowledgeable, productive, workforce. They’ve been shown to boost employee satisfaction and engagement, and to reduce turnover. 00:16 Whether it’s to ease the transition for new hires, or develop skills in longtime employees, […]

00:00 The science of predicting snowstorms has grown increasingly accurate. Still, meteorologists sometimes get it wrong, warning of “snowmageddons” that never materialize, but whose threatened arrival cause businesses—and even entire cities—to shutter needlessly. So what’s an employer to do when snow is in the forecast? [End Cover Intro] 00:35 There are times when winter weather […]

0:06 Time and again, working parents identify childcare as their top concern. As a manager, you recognize that the benefits you offer have a strong effect on how job candidates view your company. Your ability to attract working parents may come down to whether you offer childcare help as a benefit. 0:41 Indeed, childcare can […]

00:00 In extreme weather, safety concerns, closed roads, and states of emergency might lead you to shutter your business temporarily. But do you have to pay your employees while you’re waiting for the storm to pass? [End Cover Intro] 00:37 Today we’re talking about pay issues for work missed due to bad weather. It’s a […]

00:05 Managing employees through a corporate crisis is one of the biggest career challenges you can face. Sudden change, uncertainty, and anxiety about the future can take a toll on productivity AND morale. 00:40 Keeping your team motivated during tough times is no easy task. But strong leadership, good communication, and empathy can make all […]

00:05 An optimistic attitude is a must-have for any business owner. But planning only for “best-case scenarios” can lead you into trouble. A single unfortunate incident can take away all you’ve worked to build. A fire…a flood…a wrongful termination lawsuit….an employee injury….the list goes on. 00:49 A well-designed risk management program is key to the […]

  00:40 In many companies the annual benefits review meeting is a time-honored tradition. Groups of employees attend with colleagues to listen to a speaker and prepare to enroll. But group benefits meetings come with some serious drawbacks. 01:13 Successfully educating employees about benefits comes down to effective communication. With this in mind, many employers […]

00:49 The importance of a well-developed employee training program can’t be overstated. Of course, all employees must be provided systems, equipment, and procedural training as part of their orientation. 01:19 Perhaps the most critical type of employee training is compliance training. This can be understood as training needed to adhere to federal, state, and local […]

  00:42 Workforce planning is anticipating your organization’s future staffing needs, and identifying the steps needed to build that ideal workforce. Whether you’re expanding, maintaining, or downsizing, a workforce plan is an essential blueprint for managing the direction of your company. 00:59 Your first task is to gather market data. Learning about the national and […]

00:14 Several recent surveys show U.S. employees spending a mere 40 to 50 percent of their workdays engaged in job-related tasks. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to help employees avoid common productivity pitfalls. 01:01 First, let’s address unnecessary, poorly planned, or excessively long meetings. We’ve all been there. Our brains turn off, […]

  Training Employees is Cheaper than Replacing Them 00:55 You may be tempted to think that employee training is just too costly. But this is pennywise-and-pound-foolish thinking, because turnover can cost you much, much more. Options for Every Budget 01:34 Tuition reimbursement, whether for a degree program or single classes, is always popular but can […]

  00:39 Telephone screening is not an interview… think of it instead as a fact-checking exercise that bridges your initial resume review and the face-to-face interview. 01:10 Phone screens can also be used to sort unsolicited resumes that you’d like to hold for future open positions. 01:32 With every step in the hiring process, phone […]

  01:04 Your employees are your most important investment, and you want to reach a strong applicant pool in an efficient manner. In a tight labor market, you’re both buyer—seeking to hire a qualified candidate—and seller—looking to promote your business as a great place to work. 01:28 Begin with the job title and make it […]

  00:40 An easy way to understand the primary difference between job ads and descriptions is that a job ad is an external document, whereas a job description is an internal corporate document. 00:52 The function of a job ad is to attract candidates, whereas a job description is used to screen candidates for potential […]

  00:52 Make sure you comply with the law. Most states have adopted the “employment-at-will” doctrine, which generally allows you to discharge an employee for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time and without advance notice. 01:25 Look carefully at your employee handbook: Courts have ruled that handbooks that do not have […]