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Improving engagement at Colleague Townhall Meetings
We have conducted the townhall meeting quarterly and would like to enhance our colleague's engagement during the meeting. I'd love to hear engagement ideas you may have that would help enhance this.…
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Employee Suggestion Box
Question: Has anyone used suggestion boxes, and if so what feedback can you give me? I work for a Trucking company so it is hard to interact with the drivers and also difficult to get them to…
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Emergency Contact System for Employees
(This question came to me anonymously from an HR peer. - Steve) We are looking into an emergency contact systems so we can notify our employees in case an emergency occurs.…
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New to Employee Relations - Looking for resources
Hello, I have been in HR for about 8 years in recruiting and generalist capacities. I would like to expand into Employee Relations and have the opportunity to take this on in my current role.…
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Employee Holiday Events and COVID
Our company plans a big holiday party in December where we recognize staff, give gifts, and celebrate both the holiday season and our successes. Due to COVID, we will not be able to do this,…
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Reducing headcount - Do's and Don'ts
Unfortunately I am evaluating layoff and furloughs due to COVID. If you have any experience with this can you please share some of your knowledge, best practices, and what not to do?
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Developing an Employee Engagement Survey
(This request came to me anonymously from an HR practitioner - Steve) I am reaching out to see if you have any resources or recommendations on employee engagement surveys.…
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Narrative Survey Request - Please Participate
(This is from Mila DeChant - Steve) Mila is a friend and a global cultural scientist. She is asking people to share their workplace experience regarding discrimination.…
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Invalid Unemployment claims
I have started seeing current employees filing for unemployment during a week of paid vacation or if they resign they file even though there is not gap in their employment.…
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Holding associates accountable during COVID-19
We have gone away from pointing associates for being out sick since COVID-19 began. We are encouraging associates to stay home if they are sick and symptom free for 72 hours.…
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Manager Behavior Issue
I have a manager that appears to be making a hostile workplace environment. Looking for best options to handle this as it's a small location with total of 5 employees including the manager in…
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Process for employee testing positive for COVID 19
Hi everyone, I was asked to work on a checklist for when an employee tests positive for COVID 19. Has anyone started on anything like this? I know that we should communicate to employees and keep…
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Giving grace to employees working with young children at home
All, We have a number of employees who are really struggling with working at home while having young kids at home who need attention. Unfortunately with schools being closed for the remainder of the…
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Importance of Authenticity and Respect in the Workplace
A lot of things are changing regarding the make up of the work place. These aren't. I found this blog post and thought it would offer some encouragement during this time. Thanks - Jim https://blog.…
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Departmental Assessments
Does anyone know of a "360" type process that you can use to assess entire departments? We want to get feedback on how they're performing as a whole as well as how they're integrated in the…
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Skills Gap Analysis
I am helping a department head conduct a skills gap analysis. We are trying to determine not only the skills missing but potentials hire and promotions that need to happen.…
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Average On-Boarding Times
(This came to me anonymously from a Sr. HR Manager in a Fortune 100 Company. - Steve) I'm interested in better understanding average on-boarding time for people in new roles, Same org or new roles,…
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Developing a Cultural/Wellness Plan for Multiple Locations
(This came to me anonymously from an HR practitioner. - Steve) We have offices in multiple cities and HR is located at our headquarters. What are some ways/activities/ideas we could incorporate in…
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Podcast - Can Employees Waive Their Right to a Jury Trial?
Listen to Scott's NEW Free Podcast ... CAN EMPLOYEES WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL? Yes! A new Ohio court decision upheld an employer’s contract that waived and employee’s to waive her right to…
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Exempt (new hire) missing at least 1 day of work per week.
Has anyone had to address the issue of recent hire exempt missing work at least weekly. The employer is a government contractor and has to account for the time that the gov't is billed, however,…
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Best Resource - HR State Law Comparison
I am looking for the best resource that others use to compare state HR laws. Currently I have HR Hero (BLR) and Lexis Nexis providing me with information.…
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Checklist for New Hires
A potential business client needs to convert/hire several workers who have been working as independent contractors to employees. Does anyone have a checklist for setting up new hires for a small…
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Employee Engagement Surveys
This question is 2 part: 1). Do you have Employee Engagement Survey companies that you would recommend? It will need to be web or mobile based because this will be conducted in several locations. 2).…
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Performance Reviews
Good evening, My new CEO is asking me to look at revamping our employee Performance Review process. Specifically incorporating a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual review.…
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Seeking Advice on an Employee Issue
Looking for some advice on how to handle a situation. I'm truly stumped. An employee came to me a few months or so ago saying someone was covering pictures she had in her office.…
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