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HR Hot Topics - June 2024: Mastering Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Leaders

This month, we’re taking a break from legislative updates to delve into a subject that’s close to my heart and crucial in the HR field: managing difficult conversations effectively.

HR Hot Topics – May 2024: Major Changes Impacting Employers: DOL Earning Thresholds & FTC Noncompete Ban

Join host Jodi Schafer as she dives into the significant changes announced at the federal level by the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that will impact employers nationwide. In this episode

HR Hot Topics - April 2024: Important Announcements that will Impact Employers

Join host Jodi Schafer as we celebrate the 11-year anniversary of her ownership of HRM Services and dive into the latest updates and proposed rule changes impacting employers.

HR Hot Topics – March, 2024: Appealing to ‘Unretired’ Older Workers

Join Jodi Schafer in this month’s episode of HR Hot Topics as she delves into a novel approach to the labor shortage crisis—unretirement. This focuses on creative strategies for re-engaging retirees in the workforce.

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Supporting Working Parents as a Recruitment and Retention Strategy

Question:  We have several employees, primarily mothers, who are parenting younger children. Are there strategies we should consider for recruiting, retaining and better supporting these employees? We notice that some of them struggle to balance child care, school and work schedules.   Answer:  According to data collected by Harvard University, approximately 73% of all employees have some type of caregiving ...
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Utilizing “Unretired” Workers to Address Hiring Challenges

Question:  We are really struggling to retain our administrative staff. Not only is it challenging to find qualified people, but those that we have hired end up not working out for a variety of reasons. These roles are so important to help our busy company run smoothly. Are there other strategies we should try to find and retain strong office ...
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Implementing a Painless Performance Evaluation Process

Question:  I know I am supposed to conduct employee evaluations on a regular basis. I understand why they are important, and I have the best intentions of doing them each year. However, I struggle to complete them. In fact, I dread it! Do you have any tips to make this process less painful and more productive for me and my ...
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How to Address Derogatory Comments you Overhear Among Staff Members

QUESTION:  I hired a woman with very little experience as my Office Manager. She retired from the corporate world and understands management better than anyone I know. She has cleaned up the office and we no longer have excessive absenteeism and tardiness; people are working together and productivity is up. She had to do this with some tough love, but ...
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Do I really need an Employee Handbook?

QUESTION:  I have a small business with only three employees. With such a small company, why do I need an employee handbook and what are the minimum policies I can get away with?   ANSWER:  If you have one employee or 20 employees, you need an employee handbook. This is the best tool to communicate your rules/expectations with your team ...
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Attracting Qualified Candidates

QUESTION: Like many employers in this job market, we are struggling to recruit new staff. We have many positions unfilled at all levels of the company. What are some new strategies we might try to stand out from our competitors and attract qualified candidates?   ANSWER:  You are right. It is a tight labor market right now. The “great resignation” ...
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