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Reason #3 – Why HR Shield Rocks!

May 18th, 2012

Join us each week as we review just one of the 25 reasons that HR Shield ROCKS!

Reason # 3- Free Handbook Creation

You may be asking yourself, I only have a few employees, why do I need a handbook?

  1. Prevention and protection from legal liabilities
  2. Tangible guidelines for your employees
  3. Minimize employer and employee misunderstandings
  4. Provide a comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions to save time and money
  5. Create an overall better working environment

Because employee handbooks play such a crucial role in reducing a company’s legal liabilities, they must be revised yearly with legal updates to remain compliant with company, state and federal regulations.

HR Shield can help you create your handbook, or review your existing to ensure compliance and reduce liability!

HR Shield is offering a one-time FREE 30-day no-risk trial membership to companies interested in protecting themselves from wrongful termination suits, discrimination and FLSA issues. That’s right, you get 30 days access at no cost, and if you are satisfied (we know you’ll love it) you can continue with a month-to-month membership for only $49.99 a month.  That’s less than $2.00 a day!

Note:  The Risk Free Trial is available to new customers ONLY.  Current Members are NOT ELIGIBLE for the Risk Free Trial.

Here’s how it works:

Request your free one month membership to HR Shield by calling 1-877-636-9525 now and we’ll email you a user name and password that gives you instant access to HR Shield. There you’ll find a collection of forms and training resources for your entire management team. You’ll also have immediate access to your dedicated HR Advisor for 30 days.

It’s that simple.

Call today and start enjoying email and phone support from a fully licensed HR professional who is dedicated to helping protect your business!

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Don’t Get Discouraged!

May 17th, 2012

Remember, you are both the HR person and an integral part of the business. You build credibility by showing how human resources tipsyour advice benefits the organization. Once seen as an asset, and protection to the company, you will be better received and looked to as a trusted source, not the HR police.

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Reason #2 – Why HR Shield Rocks!

May 16th, 2012

Join us each week as we review just one of the 25 reasons that HR Shield ROCKS!

Reason # 2- No hassle unemployment claims processing

HR Shield is offering a one-time FREE 30-day no-risk trial membership to companies interested in protecting themselves from wrongful termination suits, discrimination and FLSA issues. That’s right, you get 30 days access at no cost, and if you are satisfied (we know you’ll love it) you can continue with a month-to-month membership for only $49.99 a month.  That’s less than $2.00 a day!

Note:  The Risk Free Trial is available to new customers ONLY.  Current Members are NOT ELIGIBLE for the Risk Free Trial.

Here’s how it works:

Request your free one month membership to HR Shield by calling 1-877-636-9525 now and we’ll email you a user name and password that gives you instant access to HR Shield. There you’ll find a collection of forms and training resources for your entire management team. You’ll also have immediate access to no hassle unemployment claims processing.  Simply fill out the form, send it to us and we will handle it for you!  Need HR support on a phone hearing call?  We are there for you!

It’s that simple.

Call today and start enjoying no hassle unemployment claims processing!!

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Sometimes It’s Not What You Say…

May 15th, 2012

… it’s how you say it.

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As HR professionals we often have to deliver a message or have a discussion that follows the law, but also doesn’t cause animosity, or makes people feel stupid. When a manager approaches you and tells you they want to fire one of their employees immediately, instead of saying, “No, you can’t fire John, this is the first I’m hearing of the problem, where is your documentation?” You should say, “So you want to fire John. Help me understand why, and then let’s talk about how you can get the problem solved.” You can’t change people’s behavior by force, but you can change it by partnering with them. Maybe we can improve Joe, maybe we can document quickly and facilitate the termination, or maybe there’s another solution. But if you’re starting the conversation with, “No, you can’t do that,” you’re going to be completely ineffective.

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Employee Spotlight: Meet Jenni Stone

May 14th, 2012

With an HR Shield membership, you gain instant access to employment forms, training and expert HR advice on everything from unemployment compensation to personnel management—all starting at just $49 per month!  Every membership comes complete with a dedicated HR Advisor who’s ready to give you all the personal attention you deserve, but why should you have to wait until signing up to meet our trusted HR Advisors?!

At HR Shield, we want you to meet our team – the individuals responsible for helping companies streamline HR administration through HR management best practices.  Our new employee spotlight pages will profile some of our hardest working and experienced HR Advisors that make HR Shield a success!  This week, meet Jenni!

Name: Jenni Stone, HR Advisor at HR Shield

So, what’s your story, Jenni?  For more than 15 years, I have been immersed in the human resources industry as a Recruiter, Retention Specialist, Generalist, and Project Manager.  My prior experience that led me to HR Shield includes the telecommunications, health care and staffing industries.

Did you always want to be an HR professional? Most HR professionals will tell you they accidently ended up in their HR roles…. and, it’s the same for me!  In 1996, I had actually been working in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, and was ready for a change.  I made an appointment with a staffing agency to try and get a clerical job, but on the day of the appointment I couldn’t find the company’s information, and could only remember the agency started with the letter “A!”

I called the first staffing company in the phonebook that I could find (A-1 Temps), and although it was the wrong company, they invited me in right at that moment to interview for a position.  After the interview, they offered me an internal position with them as a Service Coordinator rather than the clerical position I was originally seeking.  This began my journey into recruiting, and ultimately where I am today.  I will always be grateful to A-1 Temps for taking a chance on me!

How did you get so heavily involved in the HR World, and learn so much?  Shortly before my first true HR role in 2005, I began school with the intention of attaining my degree in Business Management with a concentration in HR Management. During this time I became aware of both the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and The HR Certification Institute. Both organizations promoted the importance of becoming certified.

In 2007 I sat for my certification test and was awarded my PHR Certification (Professional in Human Resources). I joined HR Tampa in 2009 and soon became a member of the board serving in both the Technology and Certification roles!

What do you like most about working at HR Shield? I love the variety.  Our clients are so different, from industry, to size, and they all have their own unique set of support needs and questions.  I love the challenge this gives me, and the relationships I build every day.

If you could give a company one piece of HR advice, and one only, what would it be? Ignoring a problem won’t make it go away. Performance issues, absenteeism, employee morale…. all of these issues need attention NOW.  Don’t be reactive, be proactive.

Join us next week for a continuation of this interview, where we’ll find out what Jenni likes to do outside of HR Shield!! HR Shield offers a variety of affordable membership levels, so you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your company’s specific needs and budget.  To meet other HR Shield Advisors, tune in to our blog, or simply call us at (877) 636-9525!

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Social Media – Use It!

May 10th, 2012

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The old adage says “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” For
the human resources professional, this is even more so; your professional network will give
you assistance in identifying the best talent and training staff for your organization. Social
networking platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn have become indispensable tools for growing
a person’s professional network, enabling professionals in many industries to organize, grow
and maintain contact with their networks much more easily.

 

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Know Your Business

May 8th, 2012

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The efficient deployment of a company’s human capital cannot be achieved unless you understand the business that your company is in, and how your specific skill set can help to identify the best way for your company to progress in their business goals. It’s also vital to know your company’s mission and vision, and where they hope to be in the future.

 

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Was that a Sick Day or Pool Day?

May 7th, 2012

It’s getting to be that time of the year… When a nice sunny day at the pool sounds a lot better than being cooped up inside of the office!  Surely we’ve all been tempted, and if you actually have played hooky before, you are not alone.  According to recent surveys conducted by the Workforce Institute at Kronos, the number of U.S. workers pretending to be sick is on the rise. Last year, 52% of U.S. workers admitted to faking illness to get some time off.calling into work

As an HR Manager or Business Owner responsible for monitoring an employee’s paid sick days, this can certainly create turmoil, or, an awkward conversation at the very least. In a recent article published by SmartMoney.com, “I’m not really sick” was listed as the number 1 thing your employees won’t say to you.

What do you do when you suspect an employee of faking sick? And can you do anything?

Profitable employee performance and efficient operations start with defining and enforcing clear HR policies and procedures – Have you established what’s expected overall in the form of a policy manual? If so, and you feel that an employee has violated the policy surrounding paid time off, confronting the employee without violating their individual rights can be quite difficult.

Minor employee issues can often be addressed through an employee performance review, and a fair warning can be issued. However, every situation is unique and a trusted HR Advisor should be contacted before confronting an employee. The HR Advisors at HR Shield will help you determine what action (if any) needs to be taken.

Regardless of how minor the issue may seem, if you suspect an employee of faking illness, it should not be ignored. In extreme cases, employees have been known to fake workplace illness to collect workers compensation claims. In these more serious situations, a number of legal actions can be taken, and HR Shield offers member discounts on labor attorney services, in addition to HR support.

To get immediate answers to your employee management questions, call (877) 636-9525 for more information.

 

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25 Reasons HR Shield Rocks!

May 2nd, 2012

Join us each week as we review just one of the 25 reasons that HR Shield ROCKS! We’ll even be giving away Risk Free Trials to new customers, so stay tuned!

Reason # 1- Immediate Access to a licensed HR professional

HR Shield is offering a one-time FREE 30-day no-risk trial membership to companies interested in protecting themselves from wrongful termination suits, discrimination and FLSA issues. That’s right, you get 30 days access at no cost, and if you are satisfied (we know you’ll love it) you can continue with a month-to-month membership for only $49.99 a month. That’s less than $2.00 a day!

Note: The Risk Free Trial is available to new customers ONLY. Current Members are NOT ELIGIBLE for the Risk Free Trial.

Here’s how it works:

Request your free one month membership to HR Shield by calling 1-877-636-9525 now and we’ll email you a user name and password that gives you instant access to HR Shield. There you’ll find a collection of forms and training resources for your entire management team. You’ll also have immediate access to your dedicated HR Advisor for 30 days.

It’s that simple.

Call today and start enjoying email and phone support from a fully licensed HR professional who is dedicated to helping protect your business! And, join us next week for Reason #2!

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Demystifying the Time Clock!

April 30th, 2012

Time clocks are utilized in many places of employment to make hour and wage administration easier, but what happens when you have an employee (or even a few employees) abusing the system? While put in place to help, sometimes the time clock can hurt! Let’s review!

Possible Scenarios

  • Employees are clocking in early, but not necessarily working the first few minutes or even worse, the first hour, as they get settled.
  • Employees are forgetting to clock out for lunch! 
  • Employees are forgetting to clock out at the end of the day, creating more administration than planned, to correct the time and hour record.

Quick Solutions & Compliance

  • Too many hours on the clock and not observing enough work? Assert yourself; make the employee aware of your organization’s expectations and what the consequences are for “abusing” the time clock. Unless addressing all employees as a whole, this should be a private conversation or discussed within an employee performance review. Although everything employee-related should be recorded, a verbal warning should fix the problem. If the problem persists, a written warning should be distributed, and if the problem persists beyond that, it’s time to discuss employee penalties and/or termination. Consult an HR professional for a second opinion.  
  • Too many employees forgetting to clock out for lunch? It’s hurting you financially! Try strategically placed signs/reminders within your place of employment (entries and exits). If this does not work, you may have an issue with employees trying to cheat the clock – refer to recommendations above.
  • If an employee doesn’t punch in in the morning, or out at night, correct the situation by editing to the actual scheduled start of the shift or end of the shift. Sometimes, filling out a form on behalf of the employee a time or two will serve as a friendly reminder that pay is based on the time clock, and if they forget, the standard practice will be entering the actual shift hours that were scheduled. 

When it comes to hour and wage-related questions, your HR Advisor at HR Shield can help you find the answers you need. For more information, contact us.

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