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HR Compliance: Staying Compliant with Changing Labor Laws and Regulations

HR Digest

One of the major roles of the human resources team is to ensure HR compliance with both federal and state labor laws that govern their organization. In this article, we explain what HR compliance is, why complying with labor laws is important, and how to stay ahead of these HR policies and trends. What is HR compliance?

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Liz Ryan Reflects: A Decade Shaped by Human-Centric Revolution

HR Digest

That means HR people need to rise above administration and compliance – both important but non-strategic areas of focus – to design and implement policies and practices that take away the barriers that keep people from bringing their best to work. The policy handbook is a great place to start. It takes all of us!

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New Employee Orientation Guide to Help You Increase Retention & Productivity

HR Digest

HR must give the new employee a copy of the employee handbook and answer any queries that they may have. Checkout The HR Digest’s updated HR Compliance Checklist to help your company with its compliance obligations. . Mobile Plan Reimbursement. Company Car Policy. Training Program Guide. Performance Bonus Guide.

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Mastering HR: Best HRM Books for Beginners to Read in 2024

HR Digest

The top books of 2024 delve into key areas like leadership, organizational culture, and employee relations. ” by Steve Browne , highlighting a people-centric approach, HR leadership, embracing change and innovation, and continuous development. Other notable books include: “ HR Rising!!

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Avoid an HR Headache with these 25 Tips

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Years ago, the role of HR centered around filing employee paperwork, navigating benefits, and a range of activities meant to avoid compliance fines and lawsuits. Elevate your training beyond a blurb in the handbook. The expectations business leaders place upon their human resource departments are increasing.

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Creating an Effective Cell Phones at Work Policy

HR Digest

Regardless of that, an effective cell phone policy must be established to prevent security breaches, time theft, compliance issues, and also promote safety. Employers have the choice of incorporating the policy into an employee handbook or communicate it through any of the following ways. Here is how. Communicate Your Expectations.

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How to handle employee poor hygiene at work

HR Digest

This is to ascertain their level of compliance with your advice. Poor employee hygiene could also be discouraged by including common hygiene standards such as hand-washing and clean workstations in your employee handbook. Follow-up the employee with bad hygiene. Advice and conversations alone won’t get the job done.

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