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The New Year has begun, which means it’s time to put your resolutions into action. In addition to your personal goals, why not make a commitment to improve your HR practices? Here are HR resolutions to consider for 2016—and suggestions to help make them stick. Review hiring procedures Review your job advertisements, recruiting practices, application…

During the busy holiday season, employers’ hiring needs often increase. It may be tempting to overlook fundamental hiring practices in favor of bringing someone on board quickly. Take care to avoid these 6 common seasonal hiring mistakes, found in this ADP infographic: This blog does not provide legal, financial, accounting, or tax advice. This blog…

Disseminating and storing the right employment information and documentation can help demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Below are some “must-have” policies and forms. Workplace Policies Some laws require employers to communicate various policies and workplace information to employees in writing. In the absence of a specific requirement, employers should also implement policies…

Employment laws and HR terms can be complex. Employers are bound to run into a term or acronym that leaves them thinking, “What does that mean?” For those head-scratching moments, we explain some commonly used HR terms in plain English. Employee Status At-will employment: Generally, “at-will” means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment…

Effective communication is the foundation of a good employment relationship. Regular conversations with your employees can help build trust, loyalty, and performance. Here are eight critical conversations you should consider having with your employees: #1: This is who we are. Start this conversation during the hiring process to help ensure a good fit and establish…

Wellness programs can help lower healthcare costs, reduce absenteeism, and boost employee morale and productivity. Generally, these programs promote increased physical activity, healthy eating, and better management of chronic diseases among employees. While these programs are typically tied to a health plan, your company doesn’t need to offer health insurance to implement a wellness program.…

When running a business, recordkeeping responsibilities can pile up quickly. Often these responsibilities begin even before you hire a new employee—and in many cases continue after the employee leaves your company. Knowing what to keep and for how long can be confusing. Here we address FAQs from our recent webcast on employee recordkeeping. New Hire Paperwork Q:…

Various laws dictate which records employers must retain, for how long, and who should have access to those records. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about employee recordkeeping: Q: How long must I keep employee records? A: It depends on the law. For example, the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) requires all…