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HR Assessment: Make Sure You’re Covered with an Accurate HR Audit

Being a small business owner can be overwhelming, with numerous responsibilities to manage. Amidst competing tasks, employee care often takes a backseat. However, there’s one crucial task to prioritize: conducting an HR assessment. This comprehensive review of your human resources function ensures alignment with business goals and compliance with regulations. Here are the top five reasons your small business needs an HR assessment. Compliance with laws and regulations Small businesses must adhere to various employment laws like FLSA, OSHA, and ADA. Non-compliance can lead to fines and legal action. Conducting an HR assessment helps identify non-compliance areas, allowing necessary changes to avoid penalties. Minimize risk of litigation Employees can file legal claims against employers for issues such as discrimination, harassment, and improper pay practices. An HR audit helps small businesses

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Human Resource Compliance Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Human Resource Compliance Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Human Resource Compliance Mistakes…Every company—big or small—has its own work ethics and culture. It’s become normal for businesses to focus so much on daily operations and problems that they forget about the importance of providing a safe environment for employees to work in. The role of HR isn’t just to make sure everyone gets paid on time or recruit talent. It’s also to ensure that the company’s policies are followed by every employee—including the management. But with great policies come great responsibilities. Using the wrong tools to implement company compliances can lead to your downfall. Make sure you’re not making these HR compliance mistakes: Recruiting Employees without a License When hiring employees, there’s no doubt that experience plays an important role. But if your employees don’t have a license or

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Social Media Screening

Exploring the Ethical Implications of HR’s Social Media Screening Practices

With the rise of social media, employers now frequently check job applicants’ profiles. While useful, this practice raises ethical questions on privacy, discrimination, and free speech. This blog post explores HR’s social media screening and offers guidance on navigating these complex issues. The Privacy Debate The first and the most obvious concern raised by social media screening is the question of privacy. When employers are looking at social media profiles, they are accessing a public forum. However, that doesn’t mean it is entirely ethical to use information discovered in personal profiles (that is protected) as the basis for employment decisions. Companies should consider the potential risks of reviewing social media while balancing the need to know about an applicant’s work ethics. Striking a balance between a public and private life

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smart staffing solutions

5 ways to cut costs and increase profits with smart staffing solutions

In today’s fiercely competitive business environment cutting down on expenses has become a buzzword. While there are many ways of reducing costs, the quickest and most effective method is to optimize human resources. Staffing solutions play a crucial role in the overall success of an organization, be it a small enterprise or a large corporation. To help CEO’s, CFO’s, and small business owners streamline their resources, we’ve compiled a list of five smart staffing solutions that will help them to cut costs and increase profits. Outsource non-core functions Many organizations spend a considerable amount of time and money on non-core activities such as accounting, Human Resources, payroll processing, or IT support. By outsourcing these functions, businesses can free up resources and invest them in core activities that generate revenue. Outsourcing

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keep your business compliant with Minnesota’s Upcoming new marijuana laws

Avoid costly mistakes & comply with Minnesota’s upcoming marijuana laws

On August 1st, Minnesota officially legalized the use of recreational marijuana. The new legislation in Minnesota creates both opportunities and challenges for businesses. Employers need to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Are you prepared for the legalization of marijuana? Read on to learn what you can do. Review Your Drug and Alcohol Policies To prepare your business for marijuana legalization, review and update your drug and alcohol policies. Clearly outline expectations for substance use and impairment in the workplace. Re-evaluate policies to align with Minnesota’s changing legal landscape. Train Your Employees Once you have updated your policies, the next step is to educate your employees about the changes in the law and your updated policies. Your employees need to understand that while marijuana may be legal in the

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