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3 U.S. Army principles that can improve your HR policies and practices

HRExecutive

Advertisement - As HR leaders, we are charged with shaping countless policies, aligning employee-focused plans and programs with legal requirements, and establishing the proper application of policies throughout the organization. The Army is an institution that espouses and adheres to several fundamental principles and core values.

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New Report Finds Private Attorneys General Act Is Too Slow to Resolve Claims, Too Little Compensation Goes to Workers

HRWatchdog

The report also found that non-profits, small businesses and other employers have been forced to pay nearly $10 billion in PAGA case awards since 2013, with attorneys receiving the far bigger portion of the settlements and workers consistently receiving only minimal payments. The wait for workers averages 23 months for PAGA court case awards.

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3 Benefits Your Clients Need to Know About Seasonal Hiring and Staffing Agencies

Spark Hire

The report also states the length of the interview process is largely due to hiring policies of employers. companies increased their average talent acquisition costs 7 percent from 2013 to 2014, driven in part by an increase of nearly $4,000 per hire. A lengthy interview process increases expense.

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Why It’s High Time to Revisit Your Drug Policy

Cornerstone On Demand

A good friend of mine is particular about where he works—but his deal breakers aren't the usual suspects, like a generous vacation policy, flexible hours, gym stipends or free lunch. With new standards for drugs in the workplace, HR leaders are revisiting their policies to reflect the evolving state laws and changing public opinion.

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Was Heavy Workload a Good Excuse for Attorney’s Wrongful Discharge Claim?

HR Daily Advisor

“Liam” worked as a regional legal senior staff attorney in the claims legal division of American Family Mutual Insurance Company’s Kansas City office from July 14, 2003, to August 21, 2013. If an employer terminates an employee for any of the three reasons, the employee has a claim for wrongful discharge based on the public-policy exception.

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4 Takeaways from the HCCA 2019 Compliance Institute

Precheck

Specifically, consider adopting a zero tolerance policy for substantiated complaints of discrimination and harassment, without regard to whether an employee is a “high performer” or a long-term employee. You have to follow the policy no matter how painful it is,” Gima emphasized.

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HR Leaders, It’s High Time to Revisit Your Drug Policy

Cornerstone On Demand

A good friend of mine is particular about where he works—but his deal breakers aren't the usual suspects, like a generous vacation policy, flexible hours, gym stipends or free lunch. With new standards for drugs in the workplace, HR leaders are revisiting their policies to reflect the evolving state laws and changing public opinion.

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