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A Checklist of HR Policies and Procedures to Have in Place

HR Digest

Before starting any new business, it is imperative to have human resource policies in place. Safety and health (some regulations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act require employers to have specific policies and programs in place if certain workplace hazards exist, such as chemicals and other harmful substances.).

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Workers’ Compensation

Strategy Driven

For example, repetitive stress injuries and chemical exposures may cause job-related injuries and illnesses. To start the claim process , injuries must be immediately reported to supervisors, human resources or a company representative in verbal and/or written formats. To be covered, an injury must occur on the job.

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Case Study: The Expat Dilemma

Harvard Business Review

As the senior HR executive in charge of managing overseas assignments, Anton Danois made a point of spending time with Streuvels Chemicals' expatriate employees and their families. But managing European chemical plants was what he knew best, not overseeing an international mobility department. I love to travel.