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What’s the purpose of human resources (HR)?

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The bare minimum HR functions any organization should have in place are: Recruiting and interviewing Processing payroll Enrolling employees in benefits and administering benefits programs Performance management and training Disciplinary actions and terminations. Without a doubt, every organization needs an HR presence. HR tasks vs. strategy.

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How to Avoid Discrimination when Promoting Employees

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At worst, you might be setting up your company for legal trouble. Interview and promotion procedures. Documentation of who is interviewed and why they did/did not get the promotion, etc. Documentation of who is interviewed and why they did/did not get the promotion, etc. It’s all good. Not so fast.

Promotion 243
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How to become a veteran-friendly employer

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Remember: A resume reveals only about 10% of the information uncovered in an actual interview. If your military employee deploys for weeks or even months, your company is legally required to hold their job for them for the duration of the deployment. Keeping a plan in mind. Ensure benefits are intact before their departure.

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The high cost of a bad hire – and how to avoid it

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Consider these results of a 2017 CareerBuilder survey : The average cost of one bad hire is nearly $15,000, factoring in the recruiting, interviewing and selection process; training; and salary. Common qualities associated with bad hires include people who: Misrepresent their skills or knowledge during the recruiting and interview phases.

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Corporate social responsibility 101: Everything you need to know

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A company may be an inanimate legal entity, but it’s made up of humans and behaviors. Notably, they should be available for interviews to provide more details when necessary. False information can damage your company’s credibility or put your organization at legal risk. It’s the same thing with companies. Write the report.

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Preparing for a Merger or Acquisition? Here’s What You Can’t Afford to Ignore

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There may be surveys , leadership interviews or focus groups. Build a communication plan. Just as critical as planning for culture fit is the need to communicate throughout the merger process. This is where your communication plan and leadership team alignment will pay off. Establish a timeline. Do you need to reorganize?

Payroll 198
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Employee offboarding strategy: Saying farewell the right way

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Similarly to the onboarding process, your company has legal obligations to fulfill when an employee leaves. Have a plan for how you’ll communicate with the rest of the team or company regarding an employee’s departure. Plan for what to say – and what not to say to avoid burning bridges with employees who quit.