Grace Navera

Grace_navera

Joined: Tue Feb 23 19:59:30 UTC 2016

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Re: "Going Through the Motions" in Recruitment
I resonate with some of your concerns! If there's already a strong candidate internally, allowing other people to apply can create a perception that "they knew who they would pick all along".…
- Grace_navera
- 3 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Continuous Feedback Model
Open to having another join your discussion? I'm evaluating our performance management processes and am becoming skeptical of the traditional 1x/yr model.
- Grace_navera
- 3 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Time Off Benefits for Commission-only employees

I'd like to learn about Short Term Disability benefits for commission-only employees. Our commission-only salespeople would have income from existing accounts even if they didn't work for some…
- Grace_navera
- updated 3 yrs ago
- 29
- Compensation & Benefits
HR and Payroll Administrator for BGR in West Chester, Ohio

We're looking for someone to join our growing and nimble organization. We've been family owned for 50 years with 3 locations (Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana).…
- Grace_navera
- updated 3 yrs ago
- 12
- Jobs
Re: Double-Time Policies
My company is in aerospace manufacturing in Northern KY and we pay double time for Sunday time (not part of typical schedule)
- Grace_navera
- 4 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Difficulty Finding Applicants
We use Paycor Recruiting but usually add Indeed sponsorship to boost applicants. Without it, postings don't get much attention.
- Grace_navera
- 4 yrs ago
- 3
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Redesigning Compensation Strategy
I recently finished a market study for our hourly roles. We used Economic Research Institute for the salary surveys. I corroborated the data there with other market indicators like job postings and…
- Grace_navera
- 4 yrs ago
- 1
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Employee Referrals - How much does your company offer?
We've had two programs. First program was $500. $250 upon hire and another $250 at their 3 month mark. Now our program is $1000 but only after the new hire has completed one year of employment.…
- Grace_navera
- 4 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Tips to limit candidate ghosting?
@Robin That's a good point. I haven't checked that recently. We very well might have some old ones out there. Thank you!
- Grace_navera
- 4 yrs ago
- 1
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Tips to limit candidate ghosting?
@Jodi Thanks for sharing your tip!
- Grace_navera
- 4 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Tips to limit candidate ghosting?

I'm recruiting for entry-level manufacturing roles in Hebron, KY. We are offering starting pay between $16.50 and $20/hr depending on the role. I'm finding that only 30% of the people I invite to…
- Grace_navera
- 4 yrs ago
- 6replies
- 67
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Re: Hours Worked and Paid Leave Clarity
Hello Tiffany, I'm afraid I don't fully understand the issue you are describing. Here is how our company policy treats overtime pay: "The overtime rate is one and one half (1½) times your regular…
- Grace_navera
- 4 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Mandated use of PTO balance on FMLA
Hi! We do not require the use of PTO when an employee is on FMLA. We are a manufacturing company...
- Grace_navera
- 5 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Employee Suggestion Box
Hi Niki, I work at a manufacturing site where employees have a lot more contact with supervisors so my experience may not be relevant. I have found that when we have used the suggestion box,…
- Grace_navera
- 5 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Reducing headcount - Do's and Don'ts
Hi Hope, I'm no expert in this but I unfortunately had to furlough and lay off people this past spring. I would advise that you consult an attorney on how to mitigate risks.…
- Grace_navera
- 6 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Looking for pre-employment assessment recommendations

I support recruiting for production roles at my company and have struggled to assess in an interview if a candidate would excel in the job. Are there any assessments you have used that we can have…
- Grace_navera
- updated 6 yrs ago
- 5replies
- 61
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Re: HR/Employee Communication
Hi Katie, we have some of the same challenges. We are a smaller site, so in addition to sending information out via email, I highlight important announcements during our monthly all-hands meetings.…
- Grace_navera
- 6 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: Occupational Pre-Employment Testing
Our company has switched to St. Elizabeth Business Health here in Northern Kentucky. So far I believe we have had fewer complaints.
- Grace_navera
- 6 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Recognition & Engagement - Looking for Ideas
Hi Christina! Our team (manufacturing environment) has done several events to enhance our work environment: We did a corn hole tournament during March Madness. We even had a bracket contest with it.…
- Grace_navera
- 7 yrs ago
- 1
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Onboarding Process
@Tori ODoherty Yes, at least the supervisor and I (HR) will meet with the individual. Depending on where they are in their training, the training manager will participate as well.
- Grace_navera
- 8 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: Onboarding Process
Hi Tori, we have implemented a one page form where the manager evaluates the employee's performance so far and the employee can answer questions about their experience.…
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- Grace_navera
- 8 yrs ago
- Discussions
- Reported - view
Re: LinkedIn activity - Any advantage for job seekers?
From my perspective, I would agree with Nicole that it would depend on the position. For most of my professional openings (engineering, IT, manufacturing leadership...…
- Grace_navera
- 8 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: FInding qualified employees
I am having a very similar challenge. I have had some success doing employer presentations at a local technical college. Not sure of any other panels.
- Grace_navera
- 8 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Competitor EE Poaching
Personally, I would be transparent with the applicants. The only risk I see is that employees of both companies might become upset about the limitation.…
- Grace_navera
- 8 yrs ago
- Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
- Reported - view
Re: Parental Leave
Hi Allison, We have several hundred employees but don't currently offer anything besides short-term disability, use of PTO, and an ability to request unpaid leave.…
- Grace_navera
- 9 yrs ago
- 2
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view

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Grace Navera

My Posts

Re: "Going Through the Motions" in Recruitment

Re: Continuous Feedback Model

Time Off Benefits for Commission-only employees

HR and Payroll Administrator for BGR in West Chester, Ohio

Re: Double-Time Policies

Re: Difficulty Finding Applicants

Re: Redesigning Compensation Strategy

Re: Employee Referrals - How much does your company offer?

Re: Tips to limit candidate ghosting?

Re: Tips to limit candidate ghosting?

Tips to limit candidate ghosting?

Re: Hours Worked and Paid Leave Clarity

Re: Mandated use of PTO balance on FMLA

Re: Employee Suggestion Box

Re: Reducing headcount - Do's and Don'ts

Looking for pre-employment assessment recommendations

Re: HR/Employee Communication

Re: Occupational Pre-Employment Testing

Re: Recognition & Engagement - Looking for Ideas

Re: Onboarding Process

Re: Onboarding Process

Re: LinkedIn activity - Any advantage for job seekers?

Re: FInding qualified employees

Re: Competitor EE Poaching

Re: Parental Leave

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