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Creating Safe & Respectful Workplace: Dealing with Misconduct

EmployeeConnect

From sexual harassment to bullying and discrimination, misconduct not only harms the victims, but also creates a toxic work environment that can lead to decreased productivity, increased turnover, and damage to the company’s reputation. Misconduct refers to any behaviour that violates the company’s code of conduct or is illegal.

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How to Prevent Retaliation in the Workplace: An HR’s Guide

Analytics in HR

Under the EEO laws, it is prohibited to punish job candidates or employees “for asserting their rights to be free from employment discrimination, including harassment.” Not only can workplace retaliation contribute to a toxic work environment, it can also lead to lawsuits. Contents What is retaliation in the workplace?

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A Guide to Construction Employee Handbooks

Homebase

Follow this detailed guide to learn why a handbook for the construction industry is so important, and how to make your own. Existing employees can use a handbook as a point of reference to clarify workplace information like payroll practices, employment rights, and compliance with local regulations.

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Law Firm Staff: Best Employment Practices

Embroker

Many small law firms don’t devote enough time to learning and developing good practices for hiring and managing productive teams. Many small law firms don’t devote enough time to learning and developing good practices for hiring and managing productive teams. Congratulations! That’s a massive step in the growth of your law firm. .

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NLRB: Social Media Policy Can’t Require Employees to Use Real Names

Zenefits

A prohibition on sharing photos taken from non-public areas or meetings. A ban on posts that are discriminatory, harassing, bullying, and unlawful. But, several others passed muster. A prohibition on the use of the company’s logo. A prohibition on CVS-branded social media accounts unless approved in advance.

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Celebrating HR Professional Day: Explore a day in the life of an HR professional

Zoho People

Imagine trying to keep a company running when you don't know how many employees are taking time off or whether they consistently arrive late, or paychecks are never delivered in time. If an employee has a complaint, gets injured, wants time off, or refers someone for a position, HR is the go-to department to reach out to.

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HR for Startups: A Guide to Setting Up the HR Function

Analytics in HR

They take on several jobs and tasks, including Human Resources, despite having no proper HR training. These policies and processes give employees a point of reference for standard business conduct. How do you build an HR department in a startup? Does a startup need HR? The short answer is yes ; startups do need HR.