Employee Relations, HR Management, HR Updates
Some words from Paula Agee, Director of Operations. Do you ever have one of those weeks? Or months? We all do, and certainly I have as of late. My family went on a lovely vacation last week, only to have our youngest come down with Covid-19 before we left, then find out she might have …
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In February 2022, the average price for a gallon of gas was $2.24 in the United States — the lowest since 2016 and second lowest since 2004. Today’s national average is almost double at $4.09 per gallon. According to AAA prices vary by state, with a low of $3.65 in Missouri up to $5.74 in California. No matter where …
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We’re all familiar with urban legends — Bigfoot, Chupacabra, the men in black, and the unpaid summer intern. We at HRA have this discussion with at least one client at the end of each school year. It’s understandable – summer internships are not what they used to be, and quite honestly, haven’t been for some …
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Beginning May 1, employers will no longer be able to accept expired identity documents when verifying an employee’s work eligibility on Form I-9. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ending its temporary COVID-19-related policy of allowing employers to use expired List B identity documents for I-9 purposes. List B identity documents include driver’s …
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By now, everyone with access to the internet knows some of the exciting news from Sunday night’s Oscars, whether or not they are a fan of the star-studded affair. The annual awards show is no stranger to controversy – whether it’s the wrong winner announced (2017), unexpected displays of affection (2003), rejected awards (1971, 1973 …
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The candidate interview process was an introductory period for both the client and the company where both parties were taking time to learn about each other. Now, companies are in the hot seat. Candidates are eager to know how they will be compensated for their work outside of a paycheck. What will the company do …
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Big changes in the workforce are underway. Baby Boomers have dominated the labor market for over three decades, working alongside their GenX colleagues. As Baby Boomers start retiring, the next generation of workers are stepping into management in greater numbers – Millennials. These new faces will take on leadership roles and must learn the organizational …
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On Thursday, January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate introduced by President Joe Biden that would have required employers with more than 100 employees to require all employees be vaccinated or wear masks and be tested weekly. The mandate, promulgated by the federal workplace safety agency, OSHA, would have impacted more …
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As the new year begins and the pandemic continues, employers are facing more challenges than ever to hire talent, retain employees, and make necessary changes to keep their business running smoothly. As the uncertainty of the pandemic continues, employers have had to roll with the punches and make changes to many aspects of their business. …
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Change will be a key component in the upcoming year. 2021 has shown a shift in mindset towards working, as flexible work, new employment models, and wages have changed with the times. As this year is ending, you must look forward to the new year by looking at some predictions on how to continue creating …
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