Do You Suddenly Owe Data to the EEOC?
Yesterday the EEOC opened a web portal for collection of employee pay data from employers responsible for providing pay data based on a recent ruling. HR Professionals have been monitoring this issue, wondering if, and when the final rules would require action - and...
Summer Is Here – Is FlexTime on Your Radar?
Across Oklahoma, school is out in the next few weeks and employees are facing the reality of summer childcare needs, transportation difficulties associated with their children's summer activities, and their desire to just hang out and enjoy time with the kiddos while...
WIN!
A client emailed me this late last week with a lot of exclamation points in the message - the good kind! It's nice to win, and fun to share when things work out in a client's favor. Perhaps the most common frustration I hear from prospects and clients is how often...
Toxic Employees: Fight or Flight?
Recently, I read a SHRM article about dealing with toxic employees when they are loved by managers and it resonated with me. The article was solidly written, focusing on "how to" by setting expectations and addressing specific examples of toxicity as they occur, then...
You Can’t Make This Stuff Up!
Throughout my career, I have often said "You can't make this stuff up" as I respond to the unusual and sometimes truly bizarre events in the workplace. Whether an unforgettable interview, an odd phone call or visit, or even a hotline call that must be reviewed and...
Tired of Losing Unemployment Claims?
Perhaps the most common frustration I hear from new or prospective clients is how often they "lose" and have to pay unemployment claims. Certainly, employers who conduct site closures or layoffs due to economic conditions don't oppose the claims from those impacted,...
Hiring Employees as a Small Business Owner
Starting your own business can be daunting enough, but adding employees to the equation adds another layer of anxiety, especially if you're a first time business-owner! The first and perhaps most important decision you'll make is whether the help you'll need will be a...
Looking Ahead to HR in 2019
Since the start of a new year, I've seen a different article about HR trends in 2019 pop up every few days. Every publication and vendor has a different perspective about priorities and emerging issues, but there are some common threads. Talent Acquisition Crisis...
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and your Drug-Free Workplace
The Act doesn’t prevent Employers from enforcing drug policies, but employers must take action to ensure compliance.
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