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Top 10 HR Pain Points for Health Care Employers
Do health care professionals have certain HR pain points that are more prevalent because of their industry? Although HR departments in all industries face many of the same workforce issues and struggles, some issues may be more common or a… continue
How Employers Can Prepare for Cold and Flu Season
With winter in full swing, we have the joys of reduced daylight, snowstorms and the dreaded cold and flu season. The flu, along with other infectious illnesses, has the potential to affect an entire workforce. Not only do contagious employees… continue
Top 10 Employer Resolutions for 2019
Now that 2019 is underway, many of your employees may be making resolutions to improve their lives in various ways, but resolutions are something that employers (and HR professionals in particular) should also be contemplating.
Below are 10 resolutions your… continue
Hurricane-Related Hazards Blow in for Employers
When we turn on the weather this time of year, there are reports of hurricanes all over the United States, devastating homes, schools, hospitals, businesses and entire cities. In fact, last year’s trio of deadly hurricanes resulted in billions of… continue
Guns in the Workplace: What Should Employers Do Now?
In the wake of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and the passionate marches soon after, the topic of guns is at the forefront of many conversations. No matter what side of the gun… continue
From #SHRMLeg: How Employers Deal with Marijuana, Opioids and Other Drugs in the Workplace
With the human and economic costs of the opioid crisis dominating the headlines, the topic of how to deal with drug use in the workplace proved to be a popular topic at the 2018 SHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference.… continue
Protecting the Workplace from the Flu Outbreak of 2018
This year’s flu season is setting dangerous records and people must take measures to protect themselves and their loved ones. Since the flu knows no boundaries, employers are not immune from the widespread flu outbreak affecting their employees and worksites.… continue
Why Distracted Driving Can Be Employers’ Worst Nightmare
Distracted driving and failing to be safe when on the road can be an employer’s worst nightmare. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) research reveals that approximately every 12 minutes someone dies in a car crash, every 10 seconds an… continue
Hurricane Horrors Highlight Importance of Employer Preparedness
As Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have demonstrated, hurricanes and other natural disasters can devastate people’s homes and livelihoods. However, while there is no way to prevent the unpredictable assault of these storms, technological advances and education now allow us… continue
Florida Workplace Trends 2017: The One Question Employers Should Be Asking
In 2017, the HR and employment law landscape in Florida has been changed by a number of new measures coming into effect, including:
An amendment to the Florida insurance statute providing that a driver for a transportation network company, such… continue
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