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2019

Aug 08 2019
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When Employees Quit Unexpectedly, Do You Know Why?

By Recruiting
Per a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, more employees are voluntarily leaving their jobs than at almost any other time this millennium. When an employee quits - especially if the individual was a valued contributor - or the person "ghosts" the firm (stops showing up with no notice), employers can feel confused and betrayed. If the organization has invested resources in the employee, such as training, the loss can be financial, as well.…
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Jul 23 2019
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Don’t Let the Fair Credit Reporting Act Catch You Unprepared!

By Safety
Periodically, we issue article updates on the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the legislation enacted to promote accuracy, fairness and privacy for consumer information stored and used by consumer reporting agencies. Hiring organizations need to be aware of FCRA regulations, because in some instances they can be held liable if their reporting agency violates them. Right now, we are monitoring several issues that may affect business owners' rights. Two that could have significant impact follow.…
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Jul 09 2019
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Study Finds Minimum Wage Increase a Mixed Bag

By HR
For business owners in industries whose profit - or even viability - relies on filling positions with minimum wage workers, the possibility of a $15 an hour minimum wage is worrisome. Business leaders, or anyone concerned with the impact of a higher minimum wage, should take a look at a recent report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Based on an analysis that examined the impact of a $15 an hour minimum wage, the report…
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Jun 25 2019
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Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Are You Leading the Way?

By HR
It’s been 55 years since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 13 years since the #MeToo movement started. Companies from Sephora to Starbucks are making assertive efforts to expand their support for “workplace diversity” — not only through training, policies and procedures but also by ingraining it into corporate cultures. Increasingly, companies are embracing the concept that everyone has the potential to contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic…
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Jun 24 2019
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The Georgia Workers’ Compensation Panel of Physicians: Are You Following the Rules?

By Legal
Most employers are aware of the Workers’ Compensation Panel and the requirement to have it completed and posted in each office. (A Workers’ Compensation Panel lists the authorized treating physicians selected by the employer for the purposes of treating injured workers.) Unfortunately, business owners often overlook the need to maintain it. In doing so, they put their business at risk. A valid Panel of Physicians must generally meet the following conditions at all times. To provide…
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Jun 20 2019
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Employee Obesity and “Fitness for Duty”

By Recruiting, Safety
In the past few years, several employee obesity-related court cases have made national headlines. This isn’t surprising, given that obesity is at an all-time high. Per a 2017 survey by Forbes and Statista, nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults can be characterized as obese. Obesity is a problem especially in “caregiver” occupations, such as home healthcare workers, where concern for a patient may outweigh the worker’s concern for their own health. (Per a survey by…
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Jun 06 2019
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Five HOT Tips for Summertime Productivity

By HR
It's not easy staying productive in the summer, between vacations, holidays and the heat. However, if we shift our attitudes just a bit and seek uncomplicated ways to be productive, it becomes a bit more manageable.  Following are a few tips - some are mine; some are borrowed from Chris Bailey, author of several productivity books and the host of a helpful website, A Life of Productivity. Rule of Three – Bailey talks about starting…
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May 14 2019
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ADA Alert: Wal-Mart Decision to Jettison Greeter Jobs for More Demanding Positions May Have Broad Repercussions

By Legal
In March of this year, Wal-Mart made headlines when it announced more reductions in its "Greeter" position as part of an ongoing phase-out of Greeters in favor of "Customer Hosts," whose positions are more physically demanding. Walmart told Greeters across the country that their positions would be eliminated. They were invited to reapply as Customer Hosts, a role that requires employees to be able to lift 25-pound packages, climb ladders and stand for long periods of…
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May 07 2019
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The Heat Is Coming – Are You and Your Workers Prepared?

By Safety
May 31 Is National Heat Awareness Day! Download the OSHA NIOSH Heat Illness fact sheet here! The weather may have been cooler than normal for much of the spring, but that doesn't mean it will last. This summer, the outlook for Atlanta and surrounding areas predicts above average temperatures - with especially warm weather in June.  That's not good, because hot weather can be dangerous - especially if it is muggy. Moist air makes it…
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Apr 18 2019
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Cannabis in the Workplace – It’s Decision-Making Time

By Legal, Safety
With cannabis (“pot”) having been decriminalized or legalized in more than 30 states—in many cases for recreational, personal use—employers are struggling with how to approach the issue. Cannabis has been touted as a medicinal aid for many conditions, from PTSD to Crohn's disease, nausea, cancer, multiple sclerosis and more. Yet, cannabis can alter worker reaction times and cause other physical changes that could put the worker, the firm, and its customers at risk. In certain…
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