March 2019

March 2019

Have you heard about the phenomenon of employees “ghosting” their employers? In this month’s edition of the HR Advisor Newsletter, we look at this unfortunate phenomenon, why it’s happening, and what employers can do to prevent it. We also have some spring-cleaning tips for the office and a reminder about OSHA reporting. As always, thank

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February 2019

February 2019

You’re reading the February 2019 edition of the HR Advisor Newsletter. This month we cover the epidemic of loneliness in the workplace and what employers can do about it, remind you about OSHA reporting, and bring you up to speed on the latest news concerning a minimum salary increase for exempt employees. Thank you for

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January 2019

January 2019

Thank you for reading the HR Advisor Newsletter! We’re beginning the new year with an overview of progressive discipline and how you can use it to reduce risk, a reminder about new state and municipal minimum wages taking effect, and a rundown of the Executive Exemption from minimum wage and overtime.


Risk Reduction Through Progressive

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December 2018

December 2018

Welcome to the December edition of the HR Advisor Newsletter. This month we review the federal and state employment laws every growing organization should know about, explain why you can’t prohibit discussions by employees about their wages, and cover the importance of having and using an employee handbook. Thank you for reading!


The Employment Laws

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November 2018

November 2018

You’re reading the November edition of the HR Advisor Newsletter. This month we explain why so many managers are uncomfortable talking with their employees and what you can do about it. Next, we provide some tips on allowing workplace chit-chat while keeping it to a minimum. Finally, we review recent statistics from the EEOC on

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October 2018

October 2018

Thank you for reading the HR Advisor Newsletter. In this month’s edition, we explain how to increase diversity in your recruiting and hiring process, how to conduct a termination meeting, and when you are required to pay for an unauthorized break.


How to Increase Diversity in Your Recruiting and Hiring Process

The recruiting and hiring

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September 2018

September 2018

Thank you for reading the HR Advisor Newsletter. Below you can read about the best ways to retain employees, the importance of having documentation to support a termination, and the benefits that plants can bring to your workplace.


Worried About Retention? The Best Way to Keep Employees Is to Be Useful to Them

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August 2018

August 2018

Welcome the August 2018 edition of the HR Advisor. In this month’s newsletter, we have the final article in our series on workplace culture, an overview of Section 7 of the NLRA and what it means for your organization, and a reminder that most states have their own list of protected classes. Thank you for

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New Jersey Law Update – Paid Sick Leave

New Jersey Law Update – Paid Sick Leave

New Jersey has become the 10th state to adopt mandatory paid sick leave. It goes into effect on October 29, 2018. The state sick leave law overrules all municipal ordinances, which will have no force and effect after October 29th. Employers who already have a leave policy in place (including those based on a municipal

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July 2018

July 2018

We’re excited to present to you the July 2018 edition of the HR Advisor Newsletter. Our topics for this month are the fundamentals of performance management, the steps to evaluating your culture, and the reason why you shouldn’t keep all employee information in the same place. Thank you for reading!


The Fundamentals of Performance Management

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