Protecting Employers
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Master Policy All electronic and telephonic communication systems (including e-mail, voice mail, etc.), and all communication and information transmitted by, received from, or stored in Company systems, are the property of this Company and are to be used solely for job-related purposes. The use of any software and business equipment (including but not limited to …
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An employment interview is an occasion in which both the candidate and the employer start to form impressions of each other. It is also a time where formalities are important and where regulations affect the employer’s speech. Besides conforming to legal limitations, asking the right interview questions will: Confirm the candidate’s education, training, and experience …
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A job posting is the equivalent of an unpublished advertisement. A successful posting looks to attract the right type of person and provide an accurate and honest view of the position. It should seek to peak someone’s interest in the role, while at the same time encouraging them to self-assess whether they have the required …
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New Hire Processing Checklist – Human Resources Employee Name: Start Date: Position: Supervisor: Location: Section I: Role of Human Resources Representative Personnel File Contents — Collect and check off completed items. Indicate N/A if not required for the position. [ ] Resume [ ] Employment Application [ ] Educational Transcripts [ …
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The New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA). The FCA imposes obligations on covered employers including a “ban-the-box” prohibition (meaning an employment application cannot ask if an applicant has a criminal record). In short, the FCA makes it illegal for most employers in New York City to ask about the criminal record of job applicants …
Pre-Employment Criminal Checks Banned in New York City!Read More
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Once the offer has been accepted, maintain contact regularly with the future new employee before the first day of employment. Ensure the new employee receives all orientation paperwork well in advance of the first day of work. Provide details regarding the schedule of activities for the first day, the time and place to report. Provide …
Keys to Successful New Employee Orientation and AssimilationRead More
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Commentary: The act of hiring an employee is a part of an overall process designed to find the right person for a specific job. There are many reasons for a lack of success in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring process. Some of these reasons include incomplete or inaccurate job description and employment requisition, sourcing for …
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The primary purpose of a job description is to inform staff within the department and new employees how the job being described fits in with the company’s organization of work. It is intended to outline the job duties for any incumbents and inform management so that it has the ability to perform job evaluation and …
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Failing to create standards. If the company fails to give staff clear expectations so they know exactly what they are supposed to do and how they can self-measure success, it is prescription for disappointment by all. The end result is management then wonders why they are failing. Micro-managing, excessively. If management creates policies for every …
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To rebuild relationships and foster collaboration, employers will need people to return to offices. Should employers require employee vaccinations? Short Answer. Most employers – unless they are in health care – should encourage rather than mandate employees get COVID-19 vaccination. Unless the employer is able to demonstrate the vaccine should be mandated because it is …
You’re Open for Business! Require or Encourage Employee Vaccinations?Read More
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