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

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For example: Potential for growth Possibilities for gaining new business Unique networking opportunities Means of obtaining better exposure Ways to improve recruiting and employee retention Improvements to training and development Potential for changes in the legal landscape Introduction of new technologies.

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How to become a veteran-friendly employer

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Performing outreach to current or former military members via networking groups or social media Including a statement within job postings that your company is a veteran-friendly employer. 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.

Training 298
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Want to offer support for caregivers of aging relatives? Read this

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With this massive major demographic shift on the horizon, it’s a smart move for businesses to stay up to date on legal protections offered to caregivers and develop a plan that offers support for caregivers. Or, if you are with a professional employer organization (PEO), their benefit plan packages will typically include this benefit.

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How to lower employee stress about health insurance

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Companies spend a lot of money, time and effort to make their benefits competitive and provide quality group health insurance plans to employees. Not having a clear understanding of what their health insurance plan covers until they find themselves at the doctor’s office or hospital isn’t ideal. The challenge for employers.

Insurance 254
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You Have the Legal Right to Informed Consent

Mad in America

I didn’t know that I had the legal right to informed consent when I was first prescribed the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant Paxil two decades ago. Although this was a medical malpractice case, Andy Vickery is no stranger to setting legal precedents. I just “blindly trusted” my family doctor.

Legal 105
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You need a data protection policy – Here’s the basics

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The legal liability for data breaches and failure to comply with data privacy laws can incur prohibitive costs, including fines and penalties. Is the planned use of the data aligned with why it was collected? Establish processes to monitor your network for suspicious behavior. What measures will be taken to protect data?

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Mental health at work: The laws and best practices

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What are the legal responsibilities for accommodating someone with mental health-related issues? The employee and the HR manager should engage in the interactive process to focus on and implement an accommodation plan and review future requests for work leave. How should you handle a request for time off due to mental illness?

Legal 233