HR Blog http://HRTrainingCenter.com/ Blog for the HR Industry Copyright 2007, HRTrainingCenter.com HRTrainingCenter.com http://HRTrainingCenter.com Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:45:54 GMT en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Training Your Managers and Supervisors to Comply with the FMLA and Avoid Personal Liability Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Even in small workplaces, most employees are required to call their manager or supervisor when they will be absent from work. ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004128 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004128 Social Networking In The Workplace: Policies, Monitoring And Discipline Issues Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - This teleconference provides both the legal framework within which an employer already facing such issues can act as well as ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004135 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004135 Creating And Using A Salary Increase Matrix Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - This teleconference will discuss the concept, implementation and best practices associated with a merit matrix. Implementing ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004136 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004136 Trenching And Excavation: Safety Fundamentals Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Every year in the U.S., more than 100 workers are killed in trenching accidents - nearly two people every week. And statistic ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004206 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004206 Trenching And Excavation: Safety Fundamentals Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Every year in the U.S., more than 100 workers are killed in trenching accidents - nearly two people every week. And statistic ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004207 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004207 Workplace Hearing Conservation: How To Avoid "Hear Today And Gone Tomorrow" Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Hearing loss is the second most common chronic disability in persons over 65. Because hearing loss progresses slowly, most pe ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004208 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004208 American Speaker Training Camp Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - American Speaker Training Camp is a two-day seminar designed to build essential public speaking skills to expand your persuas ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004213 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004213 Bud to Boss Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - The announcements have been made and the congratulations are over.....now what? As a new supervisor, the vast number of decisio ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004214 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004214 Mastering Workplace Mediation to Resolve Employee Conflicts Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Decision makers, managers, and others in charge in the workplace have to handle conflicts on a daily basis as an inherent par ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004223 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004223 Accountability: Managing for Maximum Results Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - One of the most common concerns expressed by managers in focus groups is accountability. Many factors contribute to the probl ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004224 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004224 Controlling Gossip Fueled by Insecurity During the Economic Downturn Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Gossip! People do it every day! Is there any place that provides more opportunities for "gossip-able" situations than the wor ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004225 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004225 Serious Health Conditions and the FMLA: Applying Recent Developments to Situations You Could Face Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - As water passes under the bridge since the enactment of the FMLA, it seems that things just keep getting muddier. No where is ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004226 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004226 Managing, Disciplining, and Terminating Employees Who Abuse FMLA Leave Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - All employers subject to the FMLA know that managing, disciplining, and terminating employees eligible for FMLA can be very d ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004227 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004227 Does Your Employee Really Have a Disability? Recent Developments in ADA Disability Law: Impairments, Substantial Limitations and Major Life Activities Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Just as we thought we were understanding who was disabled under the ADA, Congress amended the law that broadens the definitio ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004229 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004229 Ensuring Your Compensation Program Will Attract and Retain the Best Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Your employee compensation can be the deciding factor in attracting top candidates and retaining your best existing employees ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004230 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004230 The Dos and Don'ts on Conducting an Internal Investigation Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - When you receive an allegation of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other misconduct, taking prompt and appropriate ac ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004231 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004231 What to Do When FMLA Leave Comes to an End: Managing Hairy Return-to-Work and Termination Issues Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Securing appropriate return-to-work medical certificates from the returning employee Tips on how to properly document the e ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004232 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004232 Determining Fitness for Duty: When You Can Do It and What You Can Require Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Employers can and should require fitness-for-duty certificates before returning employees to work after a leave of absence. I ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004233 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004233 Avoiding Liability When You Discover That an Applicant or Employee Has a Criminal History or Has Been Charged with a Crime Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - The U.S. prison and parolee population-currently 750 per 100,000 U.S. residents-grows incrementally every year, according to ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004234 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004234 The Secrets of Tracking FMLA Leave Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and its regulations are exceedingly complex-many HR professionals find it the most di ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004235 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004235 Terminating a Workers' Comp Claimant While Avoiding the Pitfalls of FMLA, ADA and Retaliation Laws Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Is fear of litigation preventing you from making prudent employment decisions regarding employees who have filed workers' com ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004236 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004236 Diacetyl And Food Flavorings: How To Keep Workers Safe And Protect Yourself From Negligence Suits Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Diacetyl, whether it occurs naturally as a part of food processing or is added as a flavoring, has been under scrutiny for th ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004242 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004242 Recordkeeping: The Top Five Mistakes To Avoid When Collecting, Storing And Purging HR Files Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Personnel files - including resumes, applications, interview notes, references, background checks, attendance records, and di ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004243 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004243 Business Networking: How The Well-Connected Employee Can Help Your Business Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - The Conference Board calls it one of the "key leadership roles." Successful managers do it 70% more than their unsuccessful ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004244 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004244 Business Networking: How The Well-Connected Employee Can Help Your Business Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - The Conference Board calls it one of the "key leadership roles." Successful managers do it 70% more than their unsuccessful ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004245 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004245 Complying With California's Unique Employment Laws: What You Need To Know Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - California Dreaming - you certainly are if you think operating in California is like operating in any other state. Califo ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004251 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004251 Complying With California's Unique Employment Laws: What You Need To Know Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - California Dreaming - you certainly are if you think operating in California is like operating in any other state. Califo ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004252 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004252 Complying With California's Unique Employment Laws: What You Need To Know Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - California Dreaming - you certainly are if you think operating in California is like operating in any other state. Califo ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004253 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004253 Unclaimed Property Compliance: Top 10 Techniques To Manage Risk And Minimize Exposure Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Did you know that there's more than $25 billion in unclaimed property being held by state property departments across the cou ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004254 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004254 Reducing Employee Absenteeism: Solutions That Work For Employees That Don't Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Employee absenteeism is one of the most common and costly workplace problems facing employers today. In fact, absenteeism le ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004255 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004255 Reducing Employee Absenteeism: Solutions That Work For Employees That Don't Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Employee absenteeism is one of the most common and costly workplace problems facing employers today. In fact, absenteeism le ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004256 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004256 Wellness Programs: Legal Developments, Requirements And Risks Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - As Congress looks at making significant changes to health insurance, wellness programs are playing a central role in the deba ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004257 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004257 Employer's HIPAA Privacy And Security Responsibilities Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Personal and company confidential data, exceedingly valuable assets, are under siege. Organizations across the country and lo ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004258 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004258 Developing a Pay-for-Performance Plan Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Pay-for-performance plans are like motherhood and apple pie - everyone agrees with the concept, but not everyone can achieve ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004259 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004259 Developing A Pay-for-Performance Plan Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Pay-for-performance plans are like motherhood and apple pie - everyone agrees with the concept, but not everyone can achieve ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004260 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004260 Managing Employee Absenteeism And Tardiness Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Managing absenteeism and tardiness can be a sticky issue - it is rarely a black and white issue. There are mandatory leave la ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004261 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004261 Travel Pay: Best Practices For Properly Calculating Time Worked Under The FLSA Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Plaintiffs' attorneys are hungry to file suit against organizations for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations, partly be ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004263 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004263 Absenteeism & Tardiness: How To Keep Your Workforce On The Job And On Time Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - According to The Total Financial Impact of Employee Absences, a recent study conducted by Mercer, more than 35 percent of an ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004264 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004264 ADA & FMLA: How To Navigate The Intersection Of Disability And Leave Laws Following Recent Legal Developments Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - It's been a big year for disability and family leave laws. The ADA Amendments Act and the sweeping changes to the FMLA both t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004265 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004265 Applicant Tracking: Tips And Traps In Collecting, Compiling, And Reporting Applicant Data Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - "Adverse impact." It's a phrase that strikes fear in the hearts of federal contractors around the country. Basically, you've ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004266 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004266 Changes To Cafeteria Plans: What You Need To Know To Prepare Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - The IRS recently issued new rules which replaced parts of the old regulations. These new rules are exciting but require you t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004267 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004267 Deductions From Pay Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Employers often have difficulties navigating through the complex requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Misclassifying ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004268 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004268 Medicare Secondary Payer Act - Protecting Medicare's Interest In Insurance Settlements Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Pursuant to 42 USC Section 1395y(b)(2), commonly known as the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, Medicare may not make payment for ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004269 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004269 E-Verify Mandatory for Federal Contractors as of 9/8/09: What It Is and How to Use It Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - After months of back and forth, it now appears that President Obama is posed to require federal contractors to comply with th ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004270 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004270 Complying with OSHA's Recordkeeping Requirements Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Effective recordkeeping is just as important as safety training and PPE when it comes to avoiding workplace injuries and illn ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004271 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004271 Understanding the Use and Legality of Waivers of Discrimination Claims in Severance Agreements Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - We've become accustomed to the routine news headlines: shutdowns, furloughs, layoffs, reductions in force. When taking such a ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004272 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004272 How to Survive and Manage a Hiring Freeze Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - A hiring freeze can be one of the most difficult situations to manage as a business professional. That's because employees do ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004274 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004274 FMLA Training Series: FMLA Compliance 2009: New Pitfalls, New Powers & Advanced FMLA Strategies: Tips & Tactics to Minimize Abuse and Limit Liability Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - We have designed a TWO part Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance webinar suite. We know how important it is ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004276 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004276 Unsafe Employees: How To Reform Or Terminate Them While Minimizing Your Legal Risks Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - Any effective safety and health management program requires discipline and follow-through from both management and workers. O ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004287 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004287 Workplace Emergency Planning: Your Best Defense Against Disaster Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/15/2010 - - The hardest thing to do is plan for the unexpected. Natural disasters like wildfires and flooding can cause physical and envi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004305 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004305 Workplace Emergency Planning: Your Best Defense Against Disaster Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/16/2009 - - The hardest thing to do is plan for the unexpected. Natural disasters like wildfires and flooding can cause physical and envi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004306 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004306 Employee Benefits In 2010: Proven Strategies For Improving Your Benefits And Controlling The Costs Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/15/2009 - - You can count on two things when it comes to employee benefits: Your costs will probably go up year after year - and your ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004307 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004307 Background Checks: How To Legally Get The Facts And Handle Infractions Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/14/2009 - - During an interview do you ever wonder whether the candidate has a criminal background? A drug problem? Or has lied about his ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004308 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004308 Maximize Your Potential with Emerging HR Technology Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - In recent years, Human Resources has transcended from the basic personnel function to an emerging business partner. With this ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004125 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004125 Using Medical Experts to Determine if an Employee is Disabled and Whether a Reasonable Accommodation Exists Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Due to the high costs associated with employment litigation and ever-increasing employee medical issues due to the aging work ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004126 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004126 Determining Fitness for Duty: When You Can Do It and What You Can Require Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Employers can and should require fitness-for-duty certificates before returning employees to work after a leave of absence. I ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004127 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004127 Creating And Using A Salary Increase Matrix Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - This teleconference will discuss the concept, implementation and best practices associated with a merit matrix. Implementing ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004130 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004130 Employment Law Compliance: Disciplining ZOr Terminating A Workers' Comp Claimant Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Whether due to legitimate injury or goldbricking, there is no debating that employee absences cost employers in lost producti ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004131 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004131 Pitfalls Of Participant Loans In Retirement Plans Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Participant loans in a qualified employee benefit plan are a common problem area due to their complex administration. Plan sp ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004132 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004132 Effective Management Of Off-Site Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Having employees telecommute has evolved from being a personal convenience to a good business strategy, and now taking our cu ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004133 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004133 Creating A Payroll Manual: Putting Your Procedures Into Writing Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Payroll has always been complicated due to compliance issues but with addition of technology, payroll processes have become m ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004134 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004134 EHS Metrics: Are You Measuring "The Right Stuff" For Success? Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - If you've spent any time trying to track your EHS performance, you've probably heard terms like "trailing indicators," "leadi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004205 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004205 Responding to an EEOC Charge: How to Investigate a Charge and Write an Effective Response to the EEOC Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - An EEOC charge has just landed on your desk. What do you do? Panic? Call in sick for the rest of the day? Curse the employee ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004215 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004215 New Developments in Discrimination and Retaliation Law: Practical Strategies to Guard Against Costly Claims Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - EEOC recovered a record $420 million last year for thousands of employees filing discrimination claims with race and sex bein ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004216 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004216 Dress Codes: Maintaining Safety and Professional Appearance Without Violating Antidiscrimination Laws Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Dress codes and grooming issues are always challenging but summer poses particular problems. Crop tops, safety shoes that "ar ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004217 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004217 Calculating HR's Impact on the Bottom Line: Measuring Return on Investment from HR Initiatives Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - In order to excel as an HR leader, it is essential that you are completely up to date on best practices for aligning HR goals ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004218 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004218 Workers' Comp, the ADA Amendments Act, and New FMLA Regulations: How Sweeping ADA and FMLA Changes Affect Workers' Comp Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - The Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008 and the Final FMLA Regulations go into effect in January of 2009. These ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004219 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004219 What Every Manager and Supervisor Must Know to Develop the People Skills Necessary to Succeed as a Manager or Supervisor Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - In all organizations it is the people who are the key element for creating success or failure! Supervisors and managers need ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004220 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004220 Reaping the Benefits of Alternative Work Schedules by Solving the Legal and HR Challenges of Telecommuting, Flex Time, Compressed Workweeks, and More Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Alternative ways of working can provide an enormous source of satisfaction to employees while an employer reaps the benefits ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004221 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004221 Telecommuting: From Legal Issues to HR Best Practices Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - The world of work is changing rapidly. Employers and employees are seeking greater flexibility in their working relationships ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004222 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004222 Safety Committees: How To Establish And Implement An Effective Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Although generally not required, a workplace safety committee is a valuable tool that helps employers boost their illness and ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004237 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004237 Management: How To Turn Your New Supervisors Into Effective Leaders Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - A star is born: Downsizing, rightsizing, and reorganizations have recently thrust many successful employees into the new role ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004238 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004238 Safety Recordkeeping: How To Streamline Your OSHA Recordkeeping and Stay In Compliance Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Some of the most effective safety programs take a "learn from history" approach to continuously improve and reduce injury, il ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004239 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004239 Employment Agreements: The Legal Dos And Don'ts Of Drafting And Enforcing Employment Contracts Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Fewer things cause more unintended consequences in the workplace than employment agreements. They're used routinely by many e ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004240 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004240 Safety Management: How To Improve Your Safety Program While Cutting Costs Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - The recession may mean uncertain or even declining revenue for your company, but your safety-related obligations remain the s ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004241 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004241 Pay Equity: Managing Your Compensation Risks Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the looming Paycheck Fairness Act has suddenly exposed employers to new risks arising fr ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004250 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004250 HR's Role in Preventing Electronic Data Theft and Protecting Confidential Information Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Identity theft, employee misuse of data, harassment of customers with personal information, inadvertent disclosures of data, ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004273 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004273 Common FMLA Conundrums: How to Manage Intermittent Leave, Comp and Benefits, and Other FMLA Challenges Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Determining whether FMLA leave is paid or unpaid: How to ensure that your employees use their paid leave during FMLA leave. ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004275 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004275 Curing The Lawsuit Epidemic Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - The headlines and stats speak for themselves. Never before have employees been so quick to pull the lawsuit trigger-and that ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004277 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004277 Curing The Lawsuit Epidemic Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - The headlines and stats speak for themselves. Never before have employees been so quick to pull the lawsuit trigger-and that ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004278 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004278 Curing The Lawsuit Epidemic Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - The headlines and stats speak for themselves. Never before have employees been so quick to pull the lawsuit trigger-and that ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004279 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004279 Unsafe Employees: How To Reform Or Terminate Them While Minimizing Your Legal Risks Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Any effective safety and health management program requires discipline and follow-through from both management and workers. O ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004288 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004288 Prevent Substance Abuse In The Workplace: How To Implement a Successful Program That Saves Dollars and Lives Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Substance abuse is more widespread than you might think. An estimated 14.8 million Americans currently use illicit drugs. ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004289 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004289 Workplace Holiday Parties: How To Avoid An Expensive "Hangover" Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Holiday parties - what could go wrong? Food...employees...booze...loosened inhibitions...driving... As it turns out, plenty can go w ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004300 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004300 Combustibles In The Workplace: How To Protect Your Workers And Your Workplace From These Hazards Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Combustible dusts and other combustible substances may explode in certain conditions - causing significant harm to persons an ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004301 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004301 Combustibles In The Workplace: How To Protect Your Workers And Your Workplace From These Hazards Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Combustible dusts and other combustible substances may explode in certain conditions - causing significant harm to persons an ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004302 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004302 HR Self-Audits: How To Find (And Fix) The Legal Time Bombs In Your Workplace Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Most HR professionals have their hands full these days with regular day-to-day operations. But lurking just beneath the surfa ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004303 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004303 Healthcare Reform: What Employers Must Know Now To Prep For Big Changes Ahead Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - Before 2009 ends, your healthcare benefits programs will likely undergo enormous, unnerving, and potentially expensive change ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004304 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004304 Immigration Compliance Update 2009-2010: I-9s, E-Verify, Crackdowns And The 'Obama Effect' Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/13/2009 - - The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just launched what it's calling "a bold new audit initiative" to find and ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004309 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004309 Satisfying OFCCP's Internet Applicant Rules Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/6/2009 - - The OFCCP has further clarified the long awaited definition of an Internet applicant and the revised guidance gives employers ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004139 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004139 Terminating Employees: What You Should (And Should Not) Do When Firing Workers to Avoid Legal Trouble Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/5/2009 - - "You're fired!" "It's just not working out." "We're going to have to let you go." No matter how you say it, terminations - ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004144 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004144 Healthcare Benefits In 2009: Proven Strategies For Reducing Your Runaway Benefits Costs In A Tough Economy Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/1/2009 - - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reported that American employers spent a whopping 44 percent of their payroll expenses last year ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004148 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004148 Sales Compensation Plans That Rock The Recession And Position For Success Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/30/2009 - - With the economy in a tailspin, today's organizations are scrambling to understand which tools, techniques, rewards and incen ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004149 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004149 Morale Boosting Management Methods To Banish Recessionary Doom And Gloom Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/29/2009 - - Many organizations may have balanced the books with layoffs or other cuts, but managers are increasingly finding themselves d ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004171 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004171 Pandemic Flu: Not An Ordinary Flu Season; How To Prepare Your Workplace Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/23/2009 - - H1N1 flu (also known as "swine flu") has been declared the first official pandemic in 41 years. While many seem to feel we do ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004164 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004164 Morale Boosting Management Methods To Banish Recessionary Doom And Gloom Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/22/2009 - - Many organizations may have balanced the books with layoffs or other cuts, but managers are increasingly finding themselves d ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004172 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004172 Terminations And Social Media: Proactive Steps For Minimizing The Damage Wrought By Plugged-In Former Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/16/2009 - - Disgruntled former employees can instantly post disparaging - maybe even defamatory - comments about your company, your manag ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004165 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004165 Filing Form 941: How To Balance Liabilities And Avoid IRS Notices Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/15/2009 - - Form 941 (the Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return) directly links your payroll records with IRS tax records and poor admi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004173 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004173 Workers' Compensation Metrics: Assessing And Reporting On The Success Of Your Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/14/2009 - - In today's economy, it is especially critical to be able to assess the success of your workers' compensation program and prov ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004155 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004155 Change Management Roundtable: Urgent, Dramatic And Difficult Change Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/10/2009 - - Agenda Day 18:30-9am: Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8-9 am 9- 11 am: Managing Cha ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004161 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004161 Exit Interviews: How To Collect Valuable Feedback From Departing Employees And Reduce Your Legal Risks Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/9/2009 - - Turnover is never cheap - from a few thousand dollars to replace a frontline worker right up to a six-figure tab to replace a ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004166 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004166 Filing Form 941: How To Balance Liabilities And Avoid IRS Notices Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/8/2009 - - Form 941 (the Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return) directly links your payroll records with IRS tax records and poor admi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004174 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004174 Leadership Training Camp Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/3/2009 - - Leadership Training Camp is a two-day event that offers a proven method for developing your leadership skills, while providin ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004162 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004162 I-9 Audits: ICE Compliance Best Practices Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/3/2009 - - Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has turned up the heat and plans to seek criminal prosecution for employers that wi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004175 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004175 Sexual Harassment: Training For Employees On Preventing And Reporting Harassment In The Workplace Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/2/2009 - - Prevention is the best tool for eradicating sexual harassment from the workplace, according to the Equal Employment Opportuni ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004167 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004167 Religious Bias: Ensure Your Policies Steer Clear of Discrimination Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/2/2009 - - Employers are generally familiar with the protocol for handling sex or racial discrimination and harassment claims. But what ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004177 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004177 Curbing FMLA Abuse: How Tto Manage Manipulative Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/1/2009 - - Employers are often the victims of FMLA abuse. The regulations are employee friendly and many employees have figured out how ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004182 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004182 Curbing FMLA Abuse: How Tto Manage Manipulative Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/26/2009 - - Employers are often the victims of FMLA abuse. The regulations are employee friendly and many employees have figured out how ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004183 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004183 Beyond EFCA: Preparing For The New Era Of Union Organizing Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/25/2009 - - Never had to worry about unions before? You do now - because change is on its way. President Obama promised top labor officia ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004185 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004185 The Interrelationship Between Social Security Disability, Medicare And Workers' Compensation Settlements Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/24/2009 - - This teleconference covers the two most important federal aspects of workers' compensation practice:Social Security d ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004193 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004193 7 Easy Steps To Slashing Health Care Costs Through Wellness Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/21/2009 - - The research is in ... and the results are conclusive. Taking simple steps to improve your employees' health can DRASTICALLY ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004186 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004186 Overcome The Five Fatal Flaws That Get In The Way Of Near-Miss Reporting Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/20/2009 - - We all know the value of near-miss reporting to an organization's ability to determine exposure to risk and reduce incidents. ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004187 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004187 Dress Code Liabilities Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - In this teleconference, you will learn how to deal with complicated and sensitive issues involving how employees dress, the n ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004137 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004137 Dress Code Liabilities Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - In this teleconference, you will learn how to deal with complicated and sensitive issues involving how employees dress, the n ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004138 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004138 Employee Handbooks: Make Sure Your Policies Are Both Effective And Legally Compliant Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - An employee handbook is essential to your overall business operations because it establishes workplace policies, explains ben ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004143 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004143 Workers' Comp: How To Discipline Or Terminate Claimants Without Triggering Lawsuits Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - There are times when discipline or termination of a workers' comp claimant is warranted, just it would be for any other worke ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004145 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004145 Interview Mistakes: The Strategic Interviewing Skills You Need For Selecting Top Candidates - And The Tactics You Should Toss Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Interviews play a crucial role in the hiring process. Carefully crafted interviews can yield precious data about applicants, ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004146 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004146 USERRA Compliance Update: How To Legally Handle Requests For Military Leave And Reinstatement Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - When Air Force sergeant Michael Serrichio returned to work as a financial analyst after a tour of duty in the Middle East, hi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004147 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004147 Social Media: Putting It To Work For Your Organization Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Agenda Day 18:30-9am: Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8:30-9 am 9-9:15 am: Welcome ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004157 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004157 Change Management Roundtable: Urgent, Dramatic And Difficult Change Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Agenda Day 18:30-9am: Registration and Continental Breakfast: 8-9 am 9- 11 am: Managing Cha ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004158 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004158 Human Capital Metrics Conference: Predicting Success Through People Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - This is the fourth annual edition of the popular Human Capital Metrics program. It is filled with cases of how leading busine ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004159 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004159 Effective Onboarding: How To Engage, Motivate And Retain New Hires Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - You've made a considerable investment in hiring the best, so why risk the staggering costs of repeated turnover through an in ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004168 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004168 Managing The 401(k) Fee Disclosure Monster Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - The Department of Labor's disclosure requirements and class action lawsuits are making 401(k) fees a hot and often dreaded to ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004169 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004169 Privacy Policy Development: Protecting Your Organization And Worker Rights Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Some workplace privacy issues are black and white. But the legal landscape is murky, and it's those gray areas that get emplo ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004170 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004170 How to Legally Handle Travel Pay Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Many companies do not understand how to compensate an employee properly for time spent traveling to destinations other than a ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004188 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004188 Fundamentals Of Form W-2 Processing Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - The main priority for the payroll department is getting the pay checks to associates acutely and timely to employees. But a c ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004189 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004189 The Interrelationship Between Social Security Disability, Medicare And Workers' Compensation Settlements Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - This teleconference covers the two most important federal aspects of workers' compensation practice:Social Security d ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004190 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004190 The Interrelationship Between Social Security Disability, Medicare And Workers' Compensation Settlements Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - This teleconference covers the two most important federal aspects of workers' compensation practice:Social Security d ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004191 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004191 The Interrelationship Between Social Security Disability, Medicare And Workers' Compensation Settlements Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - This teleconference covers the two most important federal aspects of workers' compensation practice:Social Security d ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004192 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004192 Employee Engagement In Troubled Times Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Engaging and retaining valued employees is particularly critical amid periods of economic uncertainty if organizations are to ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004194 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004194 Form 5500 Reporting Update Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Employers who offer an employee benefit plan must file an annual report regarding the plan's financial condition, investments ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004195 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004195 How To Legally Handle Travel Pay Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Many companies do not understand how to compensate an employee properly for time spent traveling to destinations other than a ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004196 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004196 How To Legally Handle Travel Pay Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Many companies do not understand how to compensate an employee properly for time spent traveling to destinations other than a ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004197 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004197 Curbing FMLA Abuse: How To Manage Manipulative Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Employers are often the victims of FMLA abuse. The regulations are employee friendly and many employees have figured out how ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004198 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004198 Workers' Compensation Handbook Best Practices Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Minimizing workers' compensation abuse and controlling the costs of legitimate claims is a daunting task. In this difficult e ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004199 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004199 Workers' Compensation Handbook Best Practices Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Minimizing workers' compensation abuse and controlling the costs of legitimate claims is a daunting task. In this difficult e ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004200 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004200 Properly Handling Employee Complaints Of Discrimination Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - The existence of effectively enforced rules, the fair and thorough investigation of complaints and misconduct, and an underst ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004201 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004201 Immigration Compliance For The HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues And Beyond Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - All United States employers must comply with employment authorization and verification laws, regardless of the size or compos ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004202 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004202 Meeting Your Fiduciary Responsibilities Under ERISA Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2009 - - Maintaining an employee benefit plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 requires that people mana ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004203 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004203 Stop Unauthorized Overtime: How To Implement An Effective, Legally Sound Tracking And Discipline Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/7/2009 - - Whether it's employees who refuse to put away their BlackBerries or employees who habitually clock in early and clock out lat ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004031 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004031 Freelance Workers: Motivating & Managing Independents Legally & Effectively Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/6/2009 - - Freelance is becoming the new full time. In fact, freelance workers now make up more than 26 percent of the U.S. working pop ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004033 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004033 Terminations: How To Reduce Your Legal Risks In The Wake Of RIFs And Layoffs Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/1/2009 - - Many companies are turning to layoffs and RIFs to cut costs. But you won't save any money - and, in fact, could be on the hoo ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004037 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004037 Payroll & Customer Service: How To Maximize Efficiency & Increase Service Standards Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/26/2009 - - Did you know mastering the nuances of great customer service can actually increase the efficiency of your payroll department? ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004042 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004042 From Union Issues To Discrimination: Latest U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Forcing Policy Changes Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/25/2009 - - Don't miss the all-new audio conference on how recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings are changing the way employers deal with uni ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004044 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004044 Long Distance Relationships: How To Manage Employees From Afar Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/24/2009 - - An increasingly global and remote workforce has challenged the management skills of supervisors and HR professionals like nev ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004046 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004046 Religion Bias: New EEOC Crackdown; How To Stay Compliant And Out Of Court Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/23/2009 - - Religion bias claims can cost employers big. Consider these recent examples:Chicken processor Gold'n Plump recently p ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004040 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004040 FLSA Compliance Hot Spots: How To Avoid Classification Mistakes Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/22/2009 - - The DOL recently declared it would increase Wage and Hour Department (WHD) staff by 250 field investigators this year in orde ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004043 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004043 From Union Issues To Discrimination: Latest U.S. Supreme Court Rulings Forcing Policy Changes Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/19/2009 - - Don't miss the all-new audio conference on how recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings are changing the way employers deal with uni ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004045 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004045 Thank God it's Monday! Transform Dysfunctional Behaviors To Create a Workplace You and Your Customers Love Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2009 - - Do you remember your first day at work? You had the intention to set the world on fire. But within a few days, you discovered ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004047 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004047 HR Metrics: How To Measure - And Maximize - The Strategic Value Of Your Workforce In A Tough Economy Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/17/2009 - - Many HR professionals spend their days focused on internal challenges: finding new ways to motivate and retain workers, enfor ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004027 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004027 Responding To OSHA Citations: Why Appealing Is Your Best Defense Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/17/2009 - - You've been cited for a violation by OSHA. Since it's only a few hundred dollars, you figure you'll just pay the penalty rath ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004028 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004028 Responding To OSHA Citations: Why Appealing Is Your Best Defense Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/17/2009 - - You've been cited for a violation by OSHA. Since it's only a few hundred dollars, you figure you'll just pay the penalty rath ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004029 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004029 Responding To OSHA Citations: Why Appealing Is Your Best Defense Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/17/2009 - - You've been cited for a violation by OSHA. Since it's only a few hundred dollars, you figure you'll just pay the penalty rath ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004030 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004030 Low And No Cost Wellness Plans That Improve Employee Health And Your Bottom Line Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/17/2009 - - No pain, no gain? That maxim doesn't hold true when it comes to employee wellness programs. In these lean times, most emp ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004032 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004032 "Sorry, No Raise This Year": How To Handle Tough Pay Conversations With Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/17/2009 - - They're among the five toughest words you'll have to say all year: "You're not getting a raise." Even though many employee ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004035 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004035 Conflict Resolution: How HR Can Act As An Intermediary To Resolve Clashes In The Workplace Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/17/2009 - - HR is often called in to defuse workplace conflicts, both large and small. Successful intervention can both resolve the dispu ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004036 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004036 Employee Handbooks: Why You Need One, What Goes In, And What Stays Out Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/17/2009 - - Establishing and maintaining policies in an employee handbook or personnel policy manual consistent with current legislation ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004038 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004038 Religion Bias: New EEOC Crackdown; How To Stay Compliant And Out Of Court Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/17/2009 - - Religion bias claims can cost employers big. Consider these recent examples:Chicken processor Gold'n Plump recently p ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004039 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004039 Results Driven Persuasion & Negotiation Skills: Using Influence Tactics To Get Things Done Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/17/2009 - - How do you persuade others to get things done? You could try bullying, dictating, or just plain coercion, but how effective ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004041 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1004041 Cost Recovery: Improve Your Bottom Line without Cutting Costs Blog Post for the HR Industry 5/7/2009 - - Times are tough, so what do you do? Cut costs, right? Which usually translates to slashed budgets and reduced headcount. ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003767 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003767 Union Avoidance Virtual Summit: Preparing For EFCA And Staying Union Free in 2009 And Beyond Blog Post for the HR Industry 5/6/2009 - - There's a multi-million dollar campaign pushing for passage of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). If passed, this legislati ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003774 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003774 FMLA Changes: 10 Things You Must Know And Do Now Blog Post for the HR Industry 5/6/2009 - - If you're still trying to make sense of the Department of Labor's revisions to the Family and Medical Leave Act, you're not a ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003775 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003775 E-Verify Required For Federal Contractors And Subcontractors: What Changes May 21 Blog Post for the HR Industry 5/5/2009 - - The Federal Government is now requiring its contractors and subcontractors to use E-Verify to verify employees' U.S. citizens ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003776 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003776 E-Verify Required For Federal Contractors And Subcontractors: What Changes May 21 Blog Post for the HR Industry 5/5/2009 - - The Federal Government is now requiring its contractors and subcontractors to use E-Verify to verify employees' U.S. citizens ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003777 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003777 Take Back the Clock: How To Combat Workplace Absenteeism And Tardiness Blog Post for the HR Industry 5/4/2009 - - The cost of employee absences, planned and unplanned, is now more than TWICE the cost of healthcare, according to new researc ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003778 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003778 Take Back the Clock: How To Combat Workplace Absenteeism And Tardiness Blog Post for the HR Industry 5/4/2009 - - The cost of employee absences, planned and unplanned, is now more than TWICE the cost of healthcare, according to new researc ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003779 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003779 Take Back the Clock: How To Combat Workplace Absenteeism And Tardiness Blog Post for the HR Industry 5/1/2009 - - The cost of employee absences, planned and unplanned, is now more than TWICE the cost of healthcare, according to new researc ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003780 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003780 Safety Training Presentations In PowerPoint Blog Post for the HR Industry 5/1/2009 - - These OSHA-ready meetings are carefully written by experts and are ready-to-use right out of the box - you just choose your t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003783 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003783 E-Verify Required For Federal Contractors And Subcontractors: What Changes May 21 Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/30/2009 - - The Federal Government is now requiring its contractors and subcontractors to use E-Verify to verify employees' U.S. citizens ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003781 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003781 Safety Training Presentations In PowerPoint Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/29/2009 - - These OSHA-ready meetings are carefully written by experts and are ready-to-use right out of the box - you just choose your t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003784 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003784 Safety Training Presentations In PowerPoint Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/29/2009 - - These OSHA-ready meetings are carefully written by experts and are ready-to-use right out of the box - you just choose your t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003785 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003785 Safety Training Presentations In PowerPoint Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/28/2009 - - These OSHA-ready meetings are carefully written by experts and are ready-to-use right out of the box - you just choose your t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003786 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003786 Safety Training Presentations In PowerPoint Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/28/2009 - - These OSHA-ready meetings are carefully written by experts and are ready-to-use right out of the box - you just choose your t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003787 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003787 Economic Stimulus: How the $787 Billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Will Affect Employers Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/27/2009 - - The brand-new $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - already being called a "modern-day New Deal" by some - is ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003794 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003794 The New Sheriff: Handling OSHA Inspections During The Obama Years Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/27/2009 - - Hilda Solis, the new Secretary of Labor, has pledged to "put enforcement back into the Department of Labor" - including more ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003795 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003795 Interview Skills For Managers: Five Steps Toward Building An Effective Team Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/24/2009 - - Streamlined, targeted, and effective: Three words that might be used to sum up the perfect interview. Assembling an effec ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003796 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003796 I-9s, E-Verify, And No Match Letters: What You Need To Do Now To Comply Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/24/2009 - - It's a challenging landscape out there for employers dealing with immigration issues:The federal I-9 form continues t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003797 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003797 New ADA Rules: Complying With Mandatory Changes Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/23/2009 - - What does the new Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act mean to you, the employer? And how do the mandatory changes, ef ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003798 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003798 Super-Engagement Tactics That Increase Productivity And Profitability Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/23/2009 - - Why is employee engagement so critical for today's organizations? In good times, engagement is the difference between being ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003799 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003799 Cost Recovery: Improve Your Bottom Line without Cutting Costs Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/22/2009 - - Times are tough, so what do you do? Cut costs, right? Which usually translates to slashed budgets and reduced headcount. ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003768 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003768 Effective Succession Planning: Finding the Deep End of Your Executive Talent Pool Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/22/2009 - - An average of six CEOs leave major U.S. operations every day, according to a recent survey from Challenger, Gray & Christ ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003800 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003800 Effective Succession Planning: Finding the Deep End of Your Executive Talent Pool Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/22/2009 - - An average of six CEOs leave major U.S. operations every day, according to a recent survey from Challenger, Gray & Christ ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003801 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003801 Effective Succession Planning: Finding the Deep End of Your Executive Talent Pool Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/21/2009 - - An average of six CEOs leave major U.S. operations every day, according to a recent survey from Challenger, Gray & Christ ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003802 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003802 How To Manage Boomers And Seniors: Strategies For Avoiding Age Discrimination Claims Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/21/2009 - - The number of workers between the age of 65-74 is expected to increase by 83.4% in the next 10 years. And according to a new ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003803 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003803 Preparing For New HIPAA Privacy And Security Requirements Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/20/2009 - - HIPAA's privacy and security rules are changing significantly due to the newly enacted economic stimulus package. Therefore, ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003807 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003807 New Employer And Plan Sponsor Responsibilities Under The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA) Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/20/2009 - - The government is requiring employer sponsors of health plans to accommodate new plan members and beneficiaries based on thei ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003808 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003808 What To Save, What To Shred: What New Laws Say About Handling Personnel Files Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/17/2009 - - Feeling a bit cramped in an office full of job postings, applications, resumes, health information, payroll documentation, an ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003809 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003809 Terminations: How To Reduce Your Risk Of Wrongful Termination Lawsuits Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/16/2009 - - It's rare that an employer announces "You're fired!" in a manner that would do Donald Trump proud. More often than not, the m ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003810 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003810 Terminations: How To Reduce Your Risk Of Wrongful Termination Lawsuits Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/16/2009 - - It's rare that an employer announces "You're fired!" in a manner that would do Donald Trump proud. More often than not, the m ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003811 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003811 Unemployment Claims: How To Reduce Your Costs And Contest Claims In 2009 And Beyond Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/15/2009 - - In today's tough economy, many employers who've terminated or laid off workers worry about the legal troubles that may result ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003812 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003812 PDAs, Blackberries And iPhones: How To Manage Their Use To Avoid Employment Law Problems And Other Headaches Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/15/2009 - - Technology has dramatically changed the way many individuals-and many employers-do business. In particular, technology such ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003813 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003813 HR Recordkeeping: Paper And Electronic Personnel Files; What To Store And What To Dump Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/14/2009 - - Document, document, document. That's the # 1 piece of advice many HR directors swear by to ensure compliance with workplace p ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003815 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003815 HR Landmines In Today's Economy: How To Cope With New Legal Risks And Low Morale In Your Workplace Right Now Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/14/2009 - - Employers and employees alike have been hit hard (repeatedly!) this year with bad economic news - from possible layoffs and r ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003816 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003816 Performance Reviews: How To Train Your Managers To Conduct Accurate, Timely, Problem-Free Appraisals Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/13/2009 - - Performance reviews are an essential tool for all workplaces. They serve as a benchmark for evaluating workers' eligibility f ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003817 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003817 Performance Reviews: How To Train Your Managers To Conduct Accurate, Timely, Problem-Free Appraisals Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/13/2009 - - Performance reviews are an essential tool for all workplaces. They serve as a benchmark for evaluating workers' eligibility f ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003818 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003818 Making A Clean Break: Severance Agreements That Work In Any Economy Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/10/2009 - - In any termination situation, you MUST dot every "i" and cross every "t" to shield your organization from retaliation litigat ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003819 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003819 Overcome The Five Fatal Flaws That Get In The Way Of Effective Near-Miss Reporting Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/10/2009 - - We all know the value of near-miss reporting to an organization's ability to determine exposure to risk and reduce incidents. ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003820 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003820 Employee Expense Reimbursement Best Practices Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/9/2009 - - Many employers spend significant sums on employee expense reimbursement and need to prepare and enforce robust policies to ad ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003821 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003821 Presenteeism: Measurement And Intervention Issues For Employers And Health Plans Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/8/2009 - - Productivity is fast becoming an even more vital issue to the business world. Presenteeism, or work loss due to underlying he ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003822 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003822 10 Questions To Ask Your Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2009 - - Michael Jalbert, president of Management Recruiters International (www.mrinetwork.com), believes that bosses should think of ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000577 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000577 Complying with the FMLA's Extension to Family Members of Military Personnel Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - On January 28, 2008, President Bush signed into law an extension of FMLA leave to certain family members of injured military ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003451 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003451 Developing a Sound Performance Improvement Plan When an Employee Gets off Track Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - What do you do when an employee gets off track and starts missing deadlines or coming in late? Some managers and organization ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003452 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003452 Steering Clear of Legal Landmines in Recruiting and Hiring Employees: Best Practices for Effective Interviewing, Background Checks, and Other Critical Strategies Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - EMPLOYER ALERT! "EEOC obtains $3.37 million settlement for racially discriminatory hiring" The following topics will be c ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003454 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003454 Serious Health Conditions and the FMLA: Applying Recent Developments to Situations You Could Face Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - As water passes under the bridge since the enactment of the FMLA, it seems that things just keep getting muddier. No where is ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003455 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003455 The New ADA: Recent Amendments Mean Big Changes Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) was signed into law by President Bush on September 25. You must comply with the enormo ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003456 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003456 Immigration Law Update: Ensuring Compliance with Immigration Regulations and Avoiding Fines and Sanctions Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - Learn How to Adequately Document Your Personnel Files and Avoid Common Pitfalls Are you involved in the hiring of employee ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003457 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003457 Responding to an EEOC Charge: How to Investigate a Charge and Write an Effective Response to the EEOC Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - An EEOC charge has just landed on your desk. What do you do? Panic? Call in sick for the rest of the day? Curse the employee ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003458 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003458 Handling Conflict With Skill Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - All organizations experience conflicts. Even minor conflicts can have a negative impact upon morale, communication, teamwork, ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003459 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003459 Working with the Medical Profession to Obtain Complete and Essential Medical Information Under the FMLA Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - One of the most cited FMLA challenges concerns the frustrations that arise in obtaining timely and complete medical certifica ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003460 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003460 Preventing Mistakes in Designating FMLA Leave and Providing the Employee with Written Notification Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - Discover Prevention Strategies and Proactive Solutions! The following topics will be addressed: Clarifying the FMLA reg ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003461 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003461 Handling Federal Garnishments From Receipt To Termination Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/11/2009 - - This teleconference will explain the different kinds of garnishments under federal law and their use and limitations. It will ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003703 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003703 Common FMLA Conundrums: How to Manage Intermittent Leave, Comp and Benefits, and Other FMLA Challenges Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/9/2009 - - The following topics will be covered:Determining whether FMLA leave is paid or unpaid: How to ensure that your employ ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003453 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003453 Employee Handbook Hazards: Spotting Mistakes And Omissions That Your Employees Could Use Against You Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/9/2009 - - A missing phrase here, an undefined term there...These all-too-common mistakes -- riddling many employee handbooks -- can spe ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003583 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003583 What Is on the Employment Law Horizon with Democrats in the Majority and President Obama in the White House Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/9/2009 - - The new administration has made clear that its employment and labor focus will be far different than that of the former admin ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003584 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003584 Conflict Management Techniques for Supervisors: What You Can Do Right Now to Reduce Stress and Improve Cooperation in Your Workplace Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/9/2009 - - In the average eight-hour workday, guess what your front-line managers and supervisors spend 60 to 90 minutes doing? Keeping ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003684 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003684 How To Sharpen Your Study Skills Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/11/2009 - - With the right system, you can get great grades, even if you aren't the smartest student in your class. In 1941, Francis Robi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000626 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000626 When Holidays Fall Within Weeks Of Intermittent FMLA Leave Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/2/2009 - - www.hr.cch.comOne of your employees is taking two blocks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act ( ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000739 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000739 Conducting Tough Employee Conversations - Five Keys To Doing Them Right Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/29/2009 - - If you're a manager, you must be prepared to have tough, even uncomfortable conversations with employees. It goes with the te ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002502 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002502 Hiring The Best Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/28/2009 - - Never hire the WRONG person again! You need the BEST, so hire the BEST! Now you can easily predict a person's future perf ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002504 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002504 Union Elections: What You Can Do Now To Fight Organizing Tactics - Legally - And Remain Union-Free Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/27/2009 - - If your workplace is union free - and you want to stay that way - you can't rest easy. In this presidential election year, Am ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002524 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002524 Finding Talent Increasingly Difficult Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/26/2009 - - Two-thirds of HR professionals in North America (USA - 66%, Canada - 65%) believe that tougher national immigration policies ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002538 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002538 Sacking By Email Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/23/2009 - - The 13th annual Attitudes in the American Workplace telephone survey of 752 adults in full or part-time employment conducted ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000700 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000700 Try Employees Before You Buy? Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/21/2009 - - careerbuilder.comHiring temporary employees is becoming a method small and medium businesses use to "test-driv ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000723 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000723 Company Records: What Should You Keep ... and for How Long Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/13/2008 - - Are you a dedicated dumper or habitual hoarder? When it comes to retaining company records, HR professionals often come in on ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002151 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002151 Redefining Diversity - More Than Meets The Eye Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - CareerBuilder.comBusiness owners too quickly view diversity from a legal standpoint in making sure that all qu ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000607 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000607 5 Keys to Powerful Quarterly Reviews Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - CareerBuider.comSome managers are great at periodic reviews; others provide little or no constructive feedback ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000608 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000608 The Growing Talent Crisis: Challenges and Solutions Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - As the global workforce struggles to keep pace with hiring needs, demands for talented employees exceeds the supply, leaving ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000609 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000609 DOL Reports On FMLA Request For Information Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Opening more than 15,000 pieces of mail is an experience few of us, other than celebrities and the proverbial Santa Claus, wi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000661 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000661 Helping Depressed Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - www.hrmguide.comA study by Dr Philip S. Wang and colleagues from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) p ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000695 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000695 Financial Incentives May Not Motivate Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - www.hrmguide.comResearch by Jeffrey Pfeffer, Thomas D. Dee II professor of organizational behaviour at Stanford Gradu ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000699 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000699 Distinguishing Top Companies For Leaders Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - New research published in FORTUNE identifies the Global Top Companies for Leaders list for 2007. Sponsored by global human re ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000701 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000701 Work And Sleep Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Research from the University of Pennsylvania published in SLEEP has found that work time is the largest influence on how long ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000702 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000702 Corporate Culture And Change Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Research by Jennifer A. Howard-Grenville, a University of Oregon management professor in the Lundquist College of Business pu ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000703 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000703 Wasting Time At Work Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - The third annual survey of over 2000 employees across all job levels by Salary.com found that over 63 per cent of respondents ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000704 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000704 FMLA Implementation Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - www/hrmguide.comA recent report from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has found that nearl ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000705 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000705 Applicants Unhappy With Recruiting Practices Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - A survey from Staffing.org finds that recruiting costs have risen and efficiency has decreased despite a growth in organizati ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000706 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000706 'Bad Apples' at Work Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - study from the University of Washington Business School published in Research in Organizational Behavior examines how negati ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000707 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000707 On The Outside Looking In - What Jobseekers Think About Careers In Human Resources Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - What can human resources (HR) do to make it a more attractive profession? Our exclusive survey of current jobseekers revea ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000738 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000738 When Holidays Fall Within Weeks Of Intermittent FMLA Leave Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - www.hr.cch.comOne of your employees is taking two blocks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act ( ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000740 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000740 Families Strengthened By Better Sick And Family Leave Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Most of the US labor laws currently on the books were written more than 70 years ago, when most families were headed by a wor ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000741 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000741 Sex Scandal Roils SAC, EEOC Gets Involved Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - www.finalternatives.comThe tawdry tale of sexual harassment and black-market female hormones at SAC Capital is ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000742 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000742 Biz Coach: 10 HR Tips To Avoid EEOC Headaches Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - www.komotv.comWhat do several highly respected companies have in common the past two weeks? They've all been caught i ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000743 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000743 Onboarding: The Crucial First 90 Days - Your New Hires have their Tickets, but are they on the Train? Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - An effective onboarding process is critical to speed time-to-productivity, reduce new hire turnover, ensure compliance and so ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002497 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002497 Avoiding Retaliation Charges - What Your Supervisors Need to Know Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - If your company gets sued this year, more likely than not it will involve a retaliation lawsuit. And it will be provoked by a ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002499 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002499 Conducting Tough Employee Conversations - Five Keys To Doing Them Right Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - If you're a manager, you must be prepared to have tough, even uncomfortable conversations with employees. It goes with the te ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002501 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002501 Hiring The Best Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Never hire the WRONG person again! You need the BEST, so hire the BEST! Now you can easily predict a person's future perf ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002503 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002503 Health Savings Accounts: Five Critical Steps You Can Take Now To Help Your Workers Understand - and Get On Board With - Your HSA Plan Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Health savings accounts have changed the way many employees handle their health care bills. These "medical IRAs" allow worker ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002518 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002518 Safety Committees: How To Develop, Implement, And Maintain An Effective Program That Works For You, Not Against You Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Although generally not required, a workplace safety committee is an extremely valuable tool that employers can use to augment ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002519 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002519 Intermittent Leaves: How To Make Sense Of The Ridiculously Complex Rules and Prevent Abuses By Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Managing employee leaves is probably not your favorite part of your job. And intermittent leaves? Those can really make you t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002520 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002520 Workers' Compensation Claims Review: Why Regular Reviews Save Money And Prevent Litigation-Steps You Can Take Now Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Without close monitoring of open workers' compensation claims, you can lose hundreds of thousands of dollars from your bottom ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002521 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002521 Establishing a Contractor Safety Management Program: How to Protect Yourself from Lawsuits, Injuries, and Legal Liability Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is focusing much of its efforts on multi-employer liability throug ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002522 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002522 Supreme Court's 401(k) Ruling: What It Means to Employers Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - The Supreme Court's decision in LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc. may have opened the litigation doors. In this ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002525 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002525 Successful Negotiating: 7 Steps To Getting What You Want Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Enjoy a whole new level of persuasive power! This national audio seminar lays out a step-by-step guide for everyone ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002603 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002603 Personnel Records: What to Keep, What to Toss Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Resumes...job applications...disciplinary letters...performance reviews...payroll records...salary information...benefits inf ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002605 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002605 Rumor and Gossip: How HR Can Stop Productivity Killers Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - While not every water cooler conversation will make its way to the courthouse, unchecked rumors and slander can severely hamp ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002607 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002607 Rumor and Gossip: How HR Can Stop Productivity Killers Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - While not every water cooler conversation will make its way to the courthouse, unchecked rumors and slander can severely hamp ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002608 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002608 Employment Tests: How to Reduce The Risks Of Tests Used In Hiring And Promotion Decisions Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - On the surface, employment tests - everything from personality gauges and intelligence tests to activities that measure physi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002656 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002656 Employer's Guide To Record Keeping Requirements Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - records, notes, liability, legal, documentation, documenting ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003156 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003156 OSHA To Target Construction Companies In Kansas Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - OSHA recently announced the start of a local emphasis program in Kansas aimed at reducing workplace hazards on residential an ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003231 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003231 DOL Seeks comments On Proposed Rules For Priority Of Service For Veterans Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) announced the publication of a notice of prop ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003233 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003233 Survey: Many Employers Reimburse Tuition, Professional Development Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - A new survey suggests 94 percent of senior executives interviewed said their firms offer tuition benefits for their employees ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003234 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003234 Effective Talent Management: How to Recruit, Train, Develop, and Retain Your Most Precious Assets Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - In the 2006-2007 Society for Human Resource Management Workplace Forecast survey, 48 percent of HR professionals stated they ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003293 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003293 Form I-9 Compliance: Avoiding Common I-9 Errors That Can Expose You and Your Employer to Costly Fines Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Employers must use revised I-9 form or face penalties! While I-9 forms are deceptively easy to fill out, a large number of ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003294 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003294 Georiga Employment Law & HR Forum Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Discover Critical Employment Law Updates and Innovative Human Resource Management Solutions from Leading Georgia Attorneys an ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003296 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003296 Three Techniques for Generating Publicity for Your Business Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - When your goal is to grow your business, one of the most important things you can do is spend time learning how to generate p ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003399 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003399 Publicity Versus Advertising -- What's the Difference? Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/5/2008 - - Many people have the misconception that publicity and advertising are the same things. While both publicity and advertising ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003400 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003400 Employment Tests: How to Reduce The Risks Of Tests Used In Hiring And Promotion Decisions Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/9/2008 - - On the surface, employment tests - everything from personality gauges and intelligence tests to activities that measure physi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002657 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002657 The Basics of Employee Record Retention Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/8/2008 - - An employee is injured on the job and they are now trying to sue- do you have the documentation to support your case? ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002658 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002658 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLANS: They Don't Need To Be Difficult! Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/5/2008 - - Affirmative Actions Plans (AAP), in the workplace, serve to promote historically socio-politically non-dominant groups, i.e., ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002701 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002701 No More Performance Evaluations! - A Revolutionary Approach To Performance Feedback Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/4/2008 - - Most employees hate performance evaluations. Most managers dread giving them. Yet more than 70 million U.S. workers receive t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002704 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002704 Managing Within The Law For Supervisors: How to Ensure They Comply With Laws That Affect Your Workplace Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/3/2008 - - Many supervisors enjoy the "managing" part of their jobs - hiring the best people, interacting with their workers, and motiva ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002703 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002703 Personnel Document Retention: What To Keep, How To Keep It & Why It Matters Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/2/2008 - - Did you know that if you're sued and fail to produce documents that should have been retained, courts often assume that such ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002712 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002712 Suspicious FMLA Leave Requests: Real Solutions To A Persistent Problem Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/28/2008 - - Do you suspect an employee is "working" the Family and Medical Act to avoid penalties for absenteeism? Have you avoided chall ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002713 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002713 Determining Exempt Versus Non-Exempt Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/27/2008 - - Trinet.comIt may be a shock to discover that yes, you do have to pay your receptionist overtime. Or do you? ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002714 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002714 Do You Know Whom You're Hiring? Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/25/2008 - - Hiring a person with a criminal record or falsified credentials can be a serious nightmare. Industry statistics suggest that ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002715 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002715 Managing the Complexities of the Overlapping Web of FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation Laws Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/25/2008 - - Today, it's not enough to comply with the requirements of the FMLA. Instead, you are also required to understand and apply ho ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003011 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003011 Do you have correct I-9 forms for all of your employees? Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/21/2008 - - www.allbusiness.comEmployers are required to complete and retain I-9 forms for all employees. This is the docu ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002991 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002991 Avoiding Costly ADA Regarded-as-Disabled Discrimination Claims Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/21/2008 - - "Employer who refused to reinstate employee because of his history of violence and stint in mental hospital regarded him as d ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003013 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003013 What Every HR Professional Must Know About the ADA: The Reasonable Accommodation Rulebook from the Interactive Process to Determining What Is Reasonable Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2008 - - While the ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, it goes much further, requiring employers to ta ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003001 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003001 Terminating a Workers' Comp Claimant While Avoiding the Pitfalls of the FMLA, ADA, and Retaliation Laws Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/18/2008 - - Discover How to Make Prudent Discipline and Discharge Decisions While Avoiding Liability! Is fear of litigation preventin ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003014 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003014 Document Retention and Destruction: Complying with Documentation Retention Laws and Protecting Employee Privacy When Destroying Files Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/15/2008 - - An important function of the HR department is to retain and maintain employee records. An ancillary function is the legal dis ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003015 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003015 Curtailing Workers' Comp Fraud, Malingering, and Exaggerated Claims: Conducting Legal and Airtight Investigations to Dramatically Reduce Workers' Comp Costs Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/13/2008 - - Workers' comp fraud and malingering continues to cost billions of dollars each year. Thorough investigations are your best de ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003017 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003017 How To Discipline Or Terminate A Workers' Comp Claimant Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/13/2008 - - Whether due to legitimate injury or goldbricking, there is no debating that employee absences cost employers in lost producti ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003044 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003044 So You Want to Be a Manager? Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/12/2008 - - Management can be a very rewarding career. However, many people apply for or accept their first management job without stopp ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003140 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003140 Wage & Hour Compliance: Practical Solutions for HR Professionals Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/12/2008 - - ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003147 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003147 Professional Development Can Keep You Ahead of the Curve Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/11/2008 - - Individuals who are dedicated to enjoying maximum career success and job satisfaction understand the importance of participat ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003145 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003145 Teambuilding Makes Your Organization Stronger Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/8/2008 - - What makes a group of people who work together function as a team? Just because people are employed by the same company does ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003143 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003143 Strategic Succession Planning: Capturing and Identifying Future Talent and Leadership Within Your Organization to Gain a Competitive Edge Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/5/2008 - - Identifying talent and future leaders in your workforce is critical to your organization's success. Without strong leadership ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003018 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003018 How To Discipline Or Terminate A Workers' Comp Claimant Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/5/2008 - - Whether due to legitimate injury or goldbricking, there is no debating that employee absences cost employers in lost producti ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003045 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003045 How To Discipline Or Terminate A Workers' Comp Claimant Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/4/2008 - - Whether due to legitimate injury or goldbricking, there is no debating that employee absences cost employers in lost producti ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003046 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003046 Continuing Education Requirements: Plan Ahead to Avoid the Last Minute Rush! Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/1/2008 - - Have you completed your continuing education requirements yet this year? If you have, congratulations on planning ahead! If ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003144 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003144 Is a Management Career Right for You? Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/31/2008 - - Are you thinking about moving into management with your company? Before you ask your boss for the promotion, it's a good idea ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003146 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003146 The Basics of Employee Record Retention Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - An employee is injured on the job and they are now trying to sue- do you have the documentation to support your case? ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002659 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002659 I-9 Form Mistakes & Omissions: The Right Way To Verify I-9 Eligibility Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Do you feel confident that your company could pass an Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) I-9 audit? Can your compa ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002697 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002697 Affirmative Action Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Affirmative Actions Plans (AAP), in the workplace, serve to promote historically socio-politically non-dominant groups, i.e., ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002699 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002699 Affirmative Action Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Affirmative Actions Plans (AAP), in the workplace, serve to promote historically socio-politically non-dominant groups, i.e., ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002700 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002700 The Dishonest, the Difficult, and the Duds: How To Eliminate Common Personnel Problems Without Getting Sued Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - They're not your stars and they're not the bottom of your barrel. 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First you incur recruiting, benefits, training and salary costs with zero return on in ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002706 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002706 How To Cut Through Resume And Interview Hype - And Prevent Hiring Disasters Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Hiring the wrong person is a disaster. First you incur recruiting, benefits, training and salary costs with zero return on in ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002707 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002707 Ethics And HR: Four Organizational Behaviors That Destroy Credibility Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Some view ethics as a "soft" topic, unrelated to the bottom line. They're wrong. 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Employee attitude surveys are practical tools that allow yo ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002709 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002709 Employee Handbook Pitfalls: 10 Mistakes Plaintiffs' Attorneys Are Dying to Find Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Employee handbooks are your first line of defense against the myriad of potential employment-related lawsuits your company fa ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002710 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002710 Employee Handbook Pitfalls: 10 Mistakes Plaintiffs' Attorneys Are Dying to Find Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Employee handbooks are your first line of defense against the myriad of potential employment-related lawsuits your company fa ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002711 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002711 Form I-9 Compliance: Avoiding Common I-9 Errors That Can Expose You and Your Employer to Costly Fines Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - While I-9 forms are deceptively easy to fill out, a large number of them contain errors. This Webinar discusses compliance wi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003000 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003000 DOL Issues Revised FMLA Regulations! A First Look at the Proposed Regulations and Their Application in the Real-World of HR Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - After years of promises, the U.S. Department of Labor has finally issued newly revised FMLA regulations. While they are subje ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003002 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003002 The Changing Face of America's Workforce: Managing Employees and Your Expectations of Them in a Diverse Workplace Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - In the United States, the demographics are shifting-and so is the landscape of the American workplace. People of color, peopl ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003003 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003003 Common FMLA Conundrums: How to Manage Intermittent Leave, Comp and Benefits, and Other FMLA Challenges Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Determining whether FMLA leave is paid or unpaid: How to ensure that your employees use their paid leave during FMLA leave ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003004 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003004 Strategic Leadership in Human Resources: Preparing for Future Trends That Will Significantly Alter Your Workplace Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - How HR can position itself to deal with employers' critical future challenges: Prepare for emerging trends and future challen ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003005 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003005 Using Medical Experts to Determine if an Employee Is Disabled and Whether a Reasonable Accommodation Exists Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Due to the high costs associated with employment litigation and ever-increasing employee medical issues due to the aging work ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003006 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003006 Screening Out Bullies and Other Obnoxious Individuals During the Hiring ProcessScreening Out Bullies and Other Obnoxious Individuals During the Hiring Process Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - While the cost of bullying in the workplace can be difficult to measure, we are all aware of the loss of productivity and mor ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003007 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003007 How to Facilitate a Problem-Solving Discussion Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - If a supervisor or manager jumps in with a solution or just tells an employee what to do, the employee only learns to depend ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003008 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003008 Innovative Recruitment and Retention Strategies to Build Employee Loyalty and Increase Productivity Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Innovative Recruitment and Retention Strategies to Build Employee Loyalty and Increase Productivity ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003009 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003009 Off-the-Wall Employment Questions With Not So Off-the-Wall Answers Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - Employment law is as diverse and quirky as human nature itself. This program will cover a sampling of recent real-life employ ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003010 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003010 What Every HR Professional Must Know About the FMLA to Avoid Liability: FMLA Job and Benefits Protection and Restoring an Employee to Work Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - The purpose of the FMLA is to provide eligible employees with job-protected family and medical leave. To reach that end, cert ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003012 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003012 What Every HR Professional Must Know About the ADA: Medical Inquiries and Examinations from Interviewing to Termination and Protecting Confidential Medical Information Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2008 - - The ADA severely restricts employers' access to medical information about applicants and employees. Long gone are the days wh ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003016 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1003016 30 Ways To Engage Employees So They'll Act Like They Own the Place Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/23/2008 - - Learn how to transform fatigued, disengaged workers into a top-notch team of committed employees " even during tough economic ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002742 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002742 Few Firms Offer Flexible Schedules as Recruiting Tool Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2008 - - Very few employers offer flexible work strategies as a recruiting tool, and no employers view flexibility as a way to save mo ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002666 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002666 COBRA Boot Camp for New COBRA Administrators Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2008 - - This webcast will provide detail on the key requirements of COBRA, including who is a Qualified Beneficiary, what constitutes ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002731 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002731 Electronic Recordkeeping: What To Keep, What To Toss, What To Scan, and Where To Store It Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2008 - - In today's workplaces, emailing, texting, blogging, and the Internet are a way of life. So are electronic records. How do ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002732 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002732 Exempt Or Non-exempt: How To Classify Workers Right And Avoid Fines Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2008 - - That's the best word to describe the FLSA regulations for determining who's exempt and who's nonexempt- is TRICKY. Attend ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002733 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002733 Exempt Or Non-exempt: How To Classify Workers Right And Avoid Fines Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2008 - - That's the best word to describe the FLSA regulations for determining who's exempt and who's nonexempt- is TRICKY. Attend ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002734 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002734 Union Corporate Campaigns: How HR Can Combat New Organizing Threats Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2008 - - Described as a "coercive" form of union organizing, the corporate campaign is designed to compel employers to abandon the ado ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002740 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002740 Document! Document! 10 Sure-Fire Steps to Master This Crucial Activity Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2008 - - Learn how to use documentation as your first line of defense against litigation. In just 90 minutes, nationally recognized em ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002741 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002741 EEO-1 Deadline Looms: Understanding the 2008 Employee Survey Requirement Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2008 - - Have you met the EEO-1 reporting requirements? To fill out the 2008 reports, you MUST resurvey your workforce. The completed ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002776 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002776 Terminations: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2008 - - Join us for Terminations: Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask. ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002782 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002782 Strategic Exit Interviewing: Cutting Edge Practices In Exit Interview Management Blog Post for the HR Industry 6/18/2008 - - Learn to identify reasons for employee turnover! From our audio conference, you will learn about exit interview methodologies ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002896 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002896 Employers Anticipate Hiring Slowdown Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/13/2008 - - Employers in the United States anticipate a decline in hiring for the second quarter of 2008, according to a quarterly survey ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002540 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002540 Emergency Preparedness Includes Consideration Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - In the event of avian flu or other health crisis, employers likely will face mass absenteeism of employees who become ill or ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000642 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000642 Board of Director Evaluations: A Good Governance Tool Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - Business ethics, corporate leadership, good governance. These are today's buzzwords and"good as gold" standards that few ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000650 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000650 Board of Director Evaluations: A Good Governance Tool Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - Business ethics, corporate leadership, good governance. These are today's buzzwords and "good as gold" standards that few can ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000651 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000651 How Embarrassing! Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - We've all been embarrassed at work at one time or another: spilled coffee on your lap in a spot where it looks like you "had ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000653 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000653 Factual Employment Screening Part 2 Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - blog.infomean.comAn Employment Screening OutlinePolicy DevelopmentA policy of Factual Employme ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000694 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000694 EEOC Issues Guidance on How Title VII and the ADA Apply to Workers with Caregiving Responsibilities Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a guidance document on how agency-enforced laws apply to w ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000708 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000708 Jury Awards Former Restaurant Manager $380,000 in Pregnancy Lawsuit Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - former restaurant manager who alleged she was harassed by coworkers shortly after she became pregnant and was not returned t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000709 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000709 How Employees Affect Financial Performance Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - by Samaria Jones, HRTools.com Editor"You get more out of your business when you get more out of your people." This sa ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000710 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000710 The True Costs of Employee Turnover Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - Many companies face challenges when confronted with staff vacancies. Time is money, and unfilled positions translate into los ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000711 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000711 Survey Shows Most Drug and Alcohol Abusers Work Full-Time, Are More Likely to Work For Employers That Do Not Test Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - A link between the absence of employer substance abuse testing and the incidence of abusing employees in the workforce appear ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000712 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000712 Employee's Poor Personal Hygiene Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - Telling a person they have bad breath or body odor is difficult to do. Just having to tell them at all is difficult enough. T ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000713 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000713 Time Wasted May Be Time Well Spent Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - Let's face it, not every second of every work hour is spent, well, working. But is that necessarily a bad thing as long as qu ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000714 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000714 Provides Safe Harbor For SSN "No Match' Letter Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - Employers looking for clear guidance on how to respond to a "no-match" letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) n ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000715 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000715 Leverage Balance To Improve Performance Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - careerbuilder.comThe business world is a demanding place. This demand causes many employees to find it difficu ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000721 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000721 Seasonal Staffing Techniques Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - careerbuidler.comSeasonal staffing is hot. But the cost of making a wrong hire can result in lower customer sa ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000722 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000722 DOL Issues Report On FMLA Comments, But Fails To Issue Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - The U.S. Department of Labor released Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations: A Report on the Department of Labor's Request ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000724 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000724 Supreme Court Holds That Later Effects Of Past Discrimination Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - In a recent landmark ruling, the United States Supreme Court held that the later effects of past discrimination do not restar ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000725 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000725 More than 23,000 Employers Participate in E-Verify Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says that more than 23,000 employers use E-Verify, an Internet-based system ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000726 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000726 Wages Rise As Inflation Eases Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - Inflation-adjusted, or real, average weekly earnings rose by 0.5 percent from July to August after seasonal adjustment, accor ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000768 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000768 HR's Challenge: Take The Lead Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - "HR people must not be timid. Go back to your workplace and ask yourself, 'What would I do today if I were really brave?'" Th ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000769 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000769 Judge Tosses State Law On Guns In Workplace Parking Lots Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - A federal judge has blocked an Oklahoma law that would have forced employers to allow employees to store guns in locked cars ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000770 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000770 9 Survival Strategies For A Corporate Merger Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - While private equity firms and retained executives get rich from lucrative merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, "redundancies" ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000771 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000771 Insights Provided In HIPAA Privacy Enforcement Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - You may not realize it, but the HIPAA police are walking the beat and enforcing the privacy laws. The HIPAA police are better ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000772 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000772 Law's Effect On Cafeteria Plans Clarified Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - Cafeteria plan sponsors offering cash-out options can breathe a sigh of relief. The Department of Defense (DoD) recently conf ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000773 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000773 Temporary Closing Of The Determination Letter Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - December 18, 2007, the IRS will temporarily stop accepting applications for determination letters for defined contribution pl ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000775 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000775 Workplace Taboos: Are You Guilty? Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - www.careerbuilder.comEver think there's shady stuff goin' down in your office? Be thankful you don't work in " ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000776 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000776 Will Salaries Rise in '08? Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - If you're expecting a big salary increase next year, you might be slightly disappointed to hear that the projections for over ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000777 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000777 Negotiating Workplace Conflicts: 9 Tips for Managers Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2008 - - Conflict happens in all corners of the workplace. But if issues aren't settled, bad things can happen: Good people quit, mora ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002231 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002231 Your Employee Has Cancer: Discrimination, Productivity, FMLA & ADA Answers Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/21/2008 - - In just 90 minutes, a director from the American Cancer Society and an employment law attorney will cover the health and lega ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002448 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002448 Cafeteria Plan Compliance: Handling Status Change Rules - Including HSA Considerations Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/15/2008 - - Unless you deal with cafeteria plan status change rules every day, you probably have to call your attorney or "hit the books" ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002250 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002250 EEOC Charges: How to Prepare an Airtight Response and Avoid Costly Payouts Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/15/2008 - - When disgruntled applicants, employees or former employees file EEOC charges, companies are often unprepared. This can lead t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002255 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1002255 Employers Remain Conservative With Hiring Plans Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/25/2007 - - U.S. employers plan to maintain a stable, yet cautious approach toward hiring in the final quarter of 2007, according to a qu ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000656 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000656 Who Is Satisfied With Pay? Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/23/2007 - - Forty-eight percent of Americans say they are paid well for the job they do, compared with the 46 percent who disagree, accor ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000657 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000657 Mailing To Last Known Address An Important Step Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/19/2007 - - Since the evolution of the Internet and the speed of e-mails, the process of receiving mail from a postal worker at your home ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000660 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000660 Deferential Standard Of Review Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/17/2007 - - As a general rule, there is no right to a jury trial in an ERISA benefit dispute. Usually these cases are decided in Federal ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000691 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000691 How To Combat Test Anxiety Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/15/2007 - - This is simple. Don't go into a test without knowing the material. Exam taking is a stressful situation in itself, and it wil ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000627 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000627 Workplace violence - Workers' Compensation? Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/9/2007 - - Back in August, Ryan Korn in the Oregonian reported on laws passed in the 2005 and 2007 Oregon State Legislature addressing v ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000692 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000692 EEOC: Famous Restaurant Harassed Workers Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/5/2007 - - www.businesweek.comTavern on the Green, one of New York's most popular restaurants, has violated federal law f ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000693 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000693 How Can I Better Manage My Time? Blog Post for the HR Industry 10/2/2007 - - Listed are five tips on how to improve your memory! These five time management tips can help you better manage your many resp ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000629 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000629 COBRA Compliance Training Course Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/28/2007 - - HRTrainingCenter.com announces new interactive training course for COBRA Compliance training. This interactive semina ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000666 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000666 401(k) Advisors Inc. Presents "Great Eight" Tips for Improving 401(k) Plans Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/27/2007 - - Employers should seize the opportunity to review the "Great Eight" ways to enhance employee involvement in their 401(k) plans ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000002 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000002 401(K) Procedures Manual & E-Alerts Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/27/2007 - - Our Procedures Manual / E-Alert package helps provide you with timely information to keep you up to date on new and developin ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000024 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000024 401(k) Training & Certification Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/27/2007 - - 401(k) plan implementation, communication, and administration are some of the hardest and most complex tasks undertaken by or ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000025 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000025 12 Ways To Curb FMLA Abuse Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/27/2007 - - BLR.COMEmployees are becoming more and more sophisticated in ways to abuse the Family and Medical Leave Act (F ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000143 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000143 15 Years Of ADA Filled With Setbacks Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/27/2007 - - www.belleville.comJan. 26 is the 15th anniversary of the day Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect. Since then ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000145 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000145 'Credible Activism' Is Key HR Skill, Study Concludes Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/27/2007 - - Being a 'credible activist' is the most critical skill for HR professionals and brings the most value to their employer, acco ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000337 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000337 4 Ways HR Metrics Go Bad Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/27/2007 - - Human resource mangers must address four important areas if they want their company to act on the data from HR metrics, said ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000442 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000442 ABCs Of The FMLA Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/26/2007 - - The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most complicated employment laws for HR professionals to administer. It ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000429 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000429 Avoid The Top Ten Resume Mistakes Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/25/2007 - - Your boss has annoyed you for the last time. You're going to look for another job and move on. You turn to the blank computer ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000398 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000398 Sleeping On The Job: The FLSA & Compensable Sleep Time Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/24/2007 - - Do you have employees who work extremely long hours and are allowed an occasional snooze on the job? If you do, it's importan ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000431 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000431 Payroll Reporting Training Course Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/24/2007 - - HRTrainingCenter.com announces new interactive training course for Payroll Reporting Training Course. This interactiv ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000667 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000667 Should I Hire Him? What Does Facebook Say? Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/20/2007 - - After a long search for a new employee, an HR manager thinks she finally has found the perfect candidate, a recent college gr ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000432 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000432 Legal Implications of Employee Blogs Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/18/2007 - - Web logs, or "blogs," have gained enormous popularity over the last few years. From traditional journalism to consumer market ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000434 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000434 What You Need To Know About The EEO-1 Report Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/17/2007 - - The EEO-1 Report - formally known as the "Employer Information Report" - is a government form requiring many employers to pro ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000435 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000435 Counseling Out Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/13/2007 - - What is Counseling Out?Counseling Out is the process of providing enough regular, candid and honest feedback that ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000537 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000537 Interactive Cafeteria Plan Seminar Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/12/2007 - - HRTrainingCenter.com announces new interactive training course for Cafeteria Plan training. This interactive seminar ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000665 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000665 HIPAA And Fexible Spending Accounts Blog Post for the HR Industry 9/11/2007 - - The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) has rather complex privacy rules that many em ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000582 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000582 Federal Employees File Fewer Bias Complaints Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/30/2007 - - Federal employees and applicants filed 16,723 complaints alleging employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000438 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000438 Execs, Workers Agree Productivity Improves When Friends Work Together Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/28/2007 - - Fifty-seven percent of executives and 63 percent of employees say that office productivity improves when coworkers are friend ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000440 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000440 Times They Are A Changin' For HR Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/22/2007 - - Half of companies around the world are in the process of transforming the HR function with the specific intent of enhancing H ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000443 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000443 Nearly One-In-Five Workers Take Office Supplies For Personal Use Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/16/2007 - - Nineteen percent of workers admit that they have taken office supplies for personal use in the past year, according to a rece ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000444 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000444 Are You On OSHA's Hit List? Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/16/2007 - - Be warned! OSHA has an inspection and enforcement hit list, and you could be on it. 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T ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000464 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000464 FMLA Update Seminar/Workshop Highlighted On TheIndustryCalendar.com And HRTrainingCenter.com Blog Post for the HR Industry 8/1/2007 - - TheIndustryCalendar.com and HRTrainingCenter.com are currently highlighting the "FMLA Update" seminar/workshop that will be h ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000495 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000495 HRTrainingCenter.com Announces An Affiliate Relationship With National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/31/2007 - - July 31, 2007 - Atlanta, GA HRTrainingCenter.com, a leading provider of training and education for Human Resource pro ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000480 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000480 Upcoming Certification In Human Resource Management Seminar Highlighted on TheIndustryCalendar.com and HRTrainingCenter.com Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/30/2007 - - TheIndustryCalendar.com and HRTrainingCenter.com are currently highlighting the "Certification in Human Resource Management" ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000487 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000487 Using Alternative Coverage To Offset COBRA Blog Post for the HR Industry 7/27/2007 - - Why do employers offer alternative coverage independently from COBRA? 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Yet, many business owners do not appr ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000231 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000231 Coaching: Who Needs It and Who Should Do It? Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/2/2007 - - Coaching is hot! Why the buzz? Do you need a life coach? An executive coach? Do your employees need coac ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000156 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000156 Do's and Don'ts On Responding To A Employee Reference Check Request Blog Post for the HR Industry 4/2/2007 - - Responding to a reference check request can be tricky. 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One way a business can re ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000226 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000226 New IRS Debit Card Rules For FSAs And HRAs Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/27/2007 - - New guidance was issued by the IRS on July 11, 2006 regarding the use of electronic payments (i.e., debit cards, credi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000039 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000039 Defined Benefit Training & Certification Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/27/2007 - - Our Defined Benefit Plan Training & Certification Program is loaded with information on plan design, administrative optio ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000040 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000040 Interactive Payroll Seminar: Wage & Hour Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/27/2007 - - This Interactive course combines instructor-led training with self-study from the award-winning Payroll Wage & ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000041 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000041 Diversity: The Value of Mutual Respect Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/27/2007 - - This course will help improve your organization's bottom line by dissolving communication barriers and organizational bottlen ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000043 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000043 Advanced FMLA Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/27/2007 - - After more than a decade, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) remains an extremely difficult and frustrating law for employer ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000044 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000044 Success Strategies for Women in Business: Negotiating to Accomplish Your Goals Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/27/2007 - - Do you dread asking for what you want in negotiations? Do you replay every word of a negotiation, wonder ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000157 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000157 Employers' Rights Under The Family And Medical Leave Act Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/27/2007 - - www.news8austin.comIf an employee requests FMLA leave, an employer has the right to require you to provide documentat ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000223 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000223 How To Respond To A Reference Check Request Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/26/2007 - - About.comReference Checking IntroductionResponding to a reference check request can be tricky. Fear of reprisal a ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000217 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000217 Compliance University: Cafeteria Plan Administration Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/26/2007 - - Because of the myriad of design options, reimbursement rules, discrimination tests, and other "regulations", Section 125 Cafe ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000222 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000222 Top 10 Ways To Hire Better People Faster Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/23/2007 - - Compress the "white space" in your hiring process.White Spaces are delays in your hiring process that are ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000212 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000212 Domestic Partners And Employee Benefits-Practical Advice For Cafeteria Plans And Health Plans (Including Health FSAs And HRAs) Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/23/2007 - - As more states require benefits for domestic partners or same-sex spouses, and as more employers voluntarily extend such bene ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000215 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000215 BALANCING ACT: Family And Medical Leave Act Needs Clarification Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/22/2007 - - The doctor's note that used to get you an excused absence from school could soon morph into a workplace battle. Many employer ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000214 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000214 Improving Workplace Discipline Practices Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/22/2007 - - Every workplace has employees who break the rules. What's even worse is that when discipline by your supervisors is avoided o ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000219 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000219 Stop FMLA Intermittent Leave Abuse Now! Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/21/2007 - - Abuse of intermittent leave rules under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is rampant. Many workers exploit the complexity o ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000194 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000194 Talent Will Out Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/21/2007 - - Talent ManagementHere are 10 tips for getting a bigger effort from your talent:It has to start at t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000211 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000211 Retaining Young Managers Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/20/2007 - - Talent ManagementHere is a list of seven reasons employees leave and what measures can be taken to prevent the ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000210 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000210 EEOC Accuses Walgreens of Bias Against Black Workers Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/20/2007 - - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against Walgreen Compa ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000213 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000213 5 Steps to USERRA Compliance: Managing Military Leave Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/15/2007 - - The 75-minute interactive Audio Conference will provide practical answers on the five critical areas in which you can assist ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000191 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000191 How To Use The COBRA Timeline To Reduce Liability, Expenses, And COBRA Participation Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/15/2007 - - The COBRA Timeline refers to the 14-Day Notification Period, the 60-Day Election Period, and the other deadlines for notifyin ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000208 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000208 Managing Transitions: How to Cut Costs and Increase Success When People Take On New Roles Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/14/2007 - - Why do so many transitions of talented and capable people fail? How can a company hire a strong candidate, then 30 days later ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000193 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000193 Workplace Catastrophes: An Employer's Guide To Workplace Violence, Terrorism, and Natural Disasters Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/14/2007 - - Now there's a way to plan for the worst by incorporating all of the legal and logistical challenges that fall under HR's umbr ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000201 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000201 Salary Talk: How To Discuss Pay So Employees Feel They're Treated Fairly Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/12/2007 - - Surveys suggest employees are motivated by many things besides pay. That's true, but in the end most employees equate their s ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000195 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000195 EEOC Takes New Approach To Fighting Racism and Colorism In The 21st Century Workplace Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/8/2007 - - WASHINGTON - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today launched a national initiative to bring a fresh, 2 ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000198 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000198 No More Performance Reviews- A Revolutionary Approach To Performance Feedback Blog Post for the HR Industry 3/6/2007 - - Most employees hate performance evaluations. Most managers dread giving them. 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Who's Not? 10 Keys To Avoiding Overtime Fines Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/27/2007 - - Lawsuits and multi-million dollar settlements involving unpaid overtime and employee misclassification continue to dominate t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000131 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000131 Supervisors vs. Stress: De-Stresseing Yourself & Your Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/26/2007 - - According to a recent study by The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, more than 40 percent of workers rep ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000137 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000137 HRTrainingCenter.com Announces Reseller Relationship with Council on Education in Management Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/26/2007 - - February 26, 2007 - Atlanta, GA HRTrainingCenter.com, a leading provider of training and education for Human Resource ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000144 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000144 Migraines: Legal & Medical Answers For HR Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/22/2007 - - American employers spend more than $24 billion a year in direct and indirect healthcare costs for treating migraines, accordi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000139 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000139 Certificate Program For HR Generalists Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/20/2007 - - As an HR generalist you are expected to be an expert in every human resource function, including the numerous employment laws ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000118 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000118 The Provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/20/2007 - - National Organization for WomenThe Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed by President Clinton in 1993 and gu ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000130 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000130 Personnel Records: What To Keep, What To Toss (Executive Summary) Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/19/2007 - - Learn the answers to your critical questions about retaining and disposing of personnel records with Personnel Records: What ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000121 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000121 Smart Questions For Your Hiring Manager Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/19/2007 - - Inc.magazineYour Hr manager is hounding you to green-light some new hires- but don't move too fast. 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Than you probably need training on how to be more strate ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000045 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000045 Cupid in the Cubicles: The Supervisor's Role In Managing Workplace Romance Issues Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/14/2007 - - We spend most of our waking hours at work, so it should come as no surprise that workplace romances are on the rise. ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000113 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000113 What You Should Learn From an Exit Interview Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/14/2007 - - Kelly Scientific ResourcesThey say people are known for the company they keep. 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Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/13/2007 - - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just approved a new version of the EEO-1 employer report - the first ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000111 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000111 ROI: A Five-Step Process For Cost-Justifying Any HR Project Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/12/2007 - - Tired of having great HR ideas shot down by upper management? 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It happens ev ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000078 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000078 Salary Talk: How To Discuss Pay So Employees Feel They're Treated Fairly Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/8/2007 - - Is there a best way to talk to employees about pay? Fact is, most managers have never been trained to discuss compensation ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000079 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000079 Descriptions Now - Write & Manage Job Descriptions The Easy Way Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/8/2007 - - Descriptions Now: The fastest way to define jobs and hire effectively.Descriptions Now helps you create job descripti ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000085 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000085 Workplace Investigations Made Easy: Practical Tips for 2007 Blog Post for the HR Industry 2/7/2007 - - Investigating misconduct is one of the most stressful, legally risky parts of your job. 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The key questions in any coaching situation are how much will the coaching change ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000082 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000082 Salary Talk: How To Discuss Pay So Employees Feel They're Treated Fairly Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/16/2007 - - Surveys suggest employees are motivated by many things besides pay. That's true, but in the end most employees equate ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000083 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000083 Six Ways to Encourage Employee Development Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/15/2007 - - Allbusiness.com Employee development is closely linked to the growth of a company. 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In ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000071 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000071 Dirty Dozen: 12 Common Workplace Policies - And Why They're Illegal Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/9/2007 - - expensive lawsuits due to little-known provisions in employment law.Make a New Year's resolution to keep your company ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000073 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000073 THE TOP TEN REASONS FOR LAWSUITS UNDER THE FLSA Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/3/2007 2:23:00 PM - - overtimepay.net1. Employees are working "off-the-clock." Employees are putting in extra hours tending to their duties ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000069 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000069 COBRA Training & Certification Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/3/2007 1:37:00 PM - - With changing rules, regulations, and court cases, being COBRA compliant is extremely complex. Not understanding the proper p ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000003 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000003 FMLA Training & Certification Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/3/2007 1:37:00 PM - - FMLA usage is on the rise, and more and more employees are enforcing their rights through the courts. When an employe ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000006 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000006 Integrating FMLA, ADA, COBRA, And Workers' Compensation Training & Certification Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/3/2007 1:37:00 PM - - FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and Workers' Compensation are difficult enough to administer independently, let alone when you must determi ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000048 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000048 Compliance Tips for the New EEO-1 Report Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/3/2007 1:36:00 PM - - BLR.comThe EEO-1 Report--the principal reporting form by which employers provide the federal government with a count of t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000068 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000068 The How To Guide To Reasonable Accommodations Under The ADA Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/3/2007 1:06:00 PM - - Most employers are well aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act requires them to make "reasonable accommodation" for t ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000063 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000063 Coordinating FMLA, ADA, And Workers' Compensation - How To Avoid The Pitfalls Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/3/2007 12:48:00 PM - - FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation are difficult enough to administer independently, let alone when you must determine whic ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000062 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000062 Screening Applicants Using Social Networking Sites: Legal or Liability? Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/3/2007 9:40:00 AM - - Employers aren't only using search engines to find information on applicants, but are now examining social networking sites s ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000061 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000061 Conducting Background Checks Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/3/2007 9:39:00 AM - - An ever increasing number of employers are recognizing the benefits that can be derived from conducting background checks on ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000060 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000060 Compliance Update For The New HSA, FSA, Debit Card, and HIPAA Rules Issued Dec 2006 Blog Post for the HR Industry 1/2/2007 10:01:00 PM - - In the last two weeks of 2006 several new laws and requirements were passed affecting HSA rules, debit card rules, and HIPAA ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000066 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000066 Safety Training For Your Spanish-Speaking Employees Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/22/2006 12:11:00 PM - - This safety training book provides your Spanish-speaking employees with safety tips, handouts, quizzes, and reminders to prev ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000059 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000059 Some "Gray" Areas Of COBRA Administration Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/22/2006 11:18:00 AM - - Though COBRA laws have been in place more than 20 years, administering COBRA continues to be one of the most difficult compli ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000058 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000058 Easton Company Fined $4K After Worker's Injury Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/20/2006 12:09:00 PM - - EASTON- A perfume bottler in the Easton Industrial Park was fined $4,000 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000056 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000056 How To Conduct An Internal Investigation Seminar Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/20/2006 11:40:00 AM - - Your step-by-step guide to conducting thorough and lawful internal investigations!EEOC statistics indicate that the c ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000055 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000055 The "SmartPolicies" Customized Policy Manual (CD-ROM) Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/20/2006 11:32:00 AM - - This comprehensive collection of over 350 pre-written personnel policies makes creating a human resour ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000054 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000054 Special Report: Compensation Trends, Outlook, Evolving Employee Expectations Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/20/2006 11:08:00 AM - - Hrsolutionstoday.comCompensation is becoming a more complex art as several conflicting trends in the American labor s ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000053 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000053 DOL Requests Public Comment on 12 Areas of the FMLA Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/19/2006 10:58:00 AM - - From: PostalReporter.com BLOGThe U.S. Department of Labor is asking for public comments on all areas of the DOL FMLA ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000049 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000049 Managing An HR Department Of One Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/19/2006 10:57:00 AM - - This practical Human Resources handbook for the solo practitioner gives you the guidance and tools to run your HR department ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000051 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000051 Make the Most of Training Opportunities Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/19/2006 10:56:00 AM - - eagleceonews.blogspot.comTraining is often cited as a very desirable component of any job and often high on a wish li ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000050 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000050 How To Write An Affirmative Action Plan Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/19/2006 10:56:00 AM - - Writing an affirmative action plan that fully complies with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requir ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000052 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000052 Tax Tips Can Pay For More Pipers Piping Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/13/2006 10:34:00 AM - - Sara Isaac, The Orlando SentinelIt's the time of year for drummers drumming, lords a leaping, and partridges in pear ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000047 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000047 How Do HR Professionals Spend Their Days Blog Post for the HR Industry 12/13/2006 10:28:00 AM - - Performance management, recruitment, change management, and policy development are job functions that take up most of an HR p ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000046 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000046 FLSA Training & Certification Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/28/2006 2:14:00 PM - - Updated For The 2004 RegulationsThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) cov ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000013 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000013 Tips For Retaining Your Top Talent Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/28/2006 2:06:00 PM - - Reducing employee turnover is the best way to boost your organization's bottom line. Recent studies show that for every depar ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000011 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000011 Developoing Workplace Best Practice Policies For E-mail & Internet Usage Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/28/2006 2:02:00 PM - - The recent scandal involving a Florida congressman's illicit electronic communications is a perfect example of how employees' ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000010 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000010 Immigration Compliance For The HR Professional: Employment Authorization Issues And Beyond Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/28/2006 1:58:00 PM - - All U.S. employers must comply with employment authorization and verification laws, regardless of the size or composition of ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000009 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000009 Need Personnel Letters? Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/28/2006 1:54:00 PM - - Don't waste time creating human resource letters from scratch. Simply use the model letters in the Encyclopedia of Pre-Writte ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000008 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000008 Cafeteria Plan Training & Certification Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/28/2006 1:48:00 PM - - Cafeteria Plans are one of the most-used benefits offered by employers in the United States, yet they are often among the har ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000007 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000007 HIPAA Portability Training & Certification Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/28/2006 1:46:00 PM - - The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) affects most health plans and service providers. Alon ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000005 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000005 HIPAA Privacy Training & Certification Program Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/28/2006 1:44:00 PM - - The complex privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has broad application for ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000004 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000004 Employee Recognition: Designing and Managing Recognition Programs That Keep Employees Happy & Cut Recruiting Costs Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/28/2006 10:10:00 AM - - Keeping your employees happy is good business. In fact, a recent Northwestern University study found direct links between emp ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000001 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000001 Why Train For Investigations? Blog Post for the HR Industry 11/28/2006 8:09:00 AM - - A rock-solid investigation process is the only way to confidently deal with employee allegations of wrongdoing. Confl ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000000 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1000000 Rewarding The Top 20 Percent Of Your Workforce Blog Post for the HR Industry - - careerbuilder.comIt is important for business owners to rigorously evaluate their workforce, and to reward the ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1001959 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1001959 Connecting With Generation Y Workers Blog Post for the HR Industry - - www.careerbuilder.comA new survey points to more pronounced generational gaps in communications styles and ... http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1001960 http://blog.HRTrainingCenter.com/HR_Blog.asp?BIID=1001960