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Here are four ways to BOTCH a sexual harassment investigation

The Employer Handbook

Last month, I told you that an employer’s response to a harassment complaint doesn’t need to be perfect. That’s because an employer that learns about sexual harassment needs to respond in a way that is reasonably designed to end the complained-of behavior. First, don’t follow the anti-harassment policy.

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7 Ways To Improve Employee Relations In Your Organization

HR Tech Girl

As an HR professional, manager or leader, part of your role is to help maintain healthy relationships between employees and the company and ensure a productive and positive work environment. Poor employee relations can lead to a decline in productivity, low employee morale, and ultimately impact the company’s bottom line.

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#MeToo and the Workplace: HR and Sexual Harassment Policy

LaborSoft

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, HR and employee relations managers were sent scrambling. sexual harassment and/or discrimination has always been under the purview of HR, it has become a necessity for HR departments to not only tighten up or edify. #MeToo and the Workplace. Caring is Sharing.

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Trends in HRM That Contribute To the Value of Employee Engagement

Hppy

As an employee, you have certain responsibilities that you must uphold. Every business wants a team of employees who are loyal and bring in profit for them. To instill these feelings of loyalty, companies ensure they know what their employees want. Here’s how they make sure employees engage with the company: 1.

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HR’s Guide to Conflict Resolution: When and How to Intervene

HR Digest

You’ll gain insights into emotional intelligence, explore alternative dispute resolution methods, and develop strong interpersonal skills to tackle employee relations with confidence. HR professionals play a critical role in fostering this by skillfully navigating workplace disagreements.

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HR Glossary of Terms

Zenefits

ATS, employee handbook, HRIS, workers’ comp … there are plenty of acronyms and terms in the HR world to know and stay on top of. Sometimes you need a glossary on hand when you’re stuck trying to remember a definition, or you’re wanting to learn some new terminology. Absenteeism. Accountability. Ban the Box.

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58+ real-life interview questions for HR roles with sample answers

Workable

Leveraging employee testimonials and showcasing our company culture on platforms like LinkedIn and Glassdoor can be beneficial. From there, I actively source candidates, often using platforms like LinkedIn, and also consider any potential employee referrals. Hiring a new person for your company begins with an interview.