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From Compliance to Talent Management: The 15 Essential HR Responsibilities

Analytics in HR

These strategies may include recruitment and selection processes, employee development and training initiatives, and compensation and benefits programs. They establish metrics that align with the plan and provide regular feedback, facilitating employee improvement and contributing to achieving the company’s objectives.

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What is intersectionality in the workplace?

Ongig

“Intersectionality” was coined by civil rights activist and professor Kimberle Crenshaw as: The interconnected nature of social categorizations, such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, is regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

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Pay Transparency a Step in the Right Direction, Study Finds

HR Digest

Additionally, pay transparency can help employees negotiate better salaries and benefits, particularly those who may have been historically underpaid due to systemic discrimination. In other words, in transparent companies, higher salaries were less closely tied to observable metrics like publications, grants, patents, or books.

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Building An HR Department: A Step-By-Step Guide

HR Tech Girl

HR departments have five principal functions: meeting staffing needs, employee compensation, employee benefits, performance assessment and appraisal, and law compliance. Their priority is to manage the needs and struggles of a company’s employees. Why is Having an HR Department Important? Compensation management.

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20 Essential HR Policies Every Company Must Cover

Netchex HR Blog

It is critical to clearly define all policies before issues arise so HR, management, and employees know what to expect. If two employees receive different treatment for similar behavior, then your business may be vulnerable to discrimination lawsuits. Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination. Performance Reviews.

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HR Generalist vs. HR Manager: what’s the difference?

Workable

Conducting employee onboarding and organizing training sessions. Managing employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. Handling employee grievances and fostering a positive work environment. Developing a deep understanding of HR metrics and how they impact business outcomes.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Jamaica

Recruiters Lineup

This act outlines the rights and obligations of both employers and employees, covering areas such as working hours, minimum wage, termination procedures, and discrimination laws. Performance Expectations: Clear communication of performance expectations is vital for new employees.