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This week, in our series of HR expert interviews, I had the pleasure of connecting with Jasmine Bailey, a Human Resources Associate for Belk, a retail department store based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Belk’s warm and welcoming Southern-style stretches across 16 Southern states. The portfolio company of the private equity firm Sycamore Partners, based … Read more
Due to Coronavirus, the working world has rapidly changed. In order to stop the spread of the virus, employees are now under lockdown and companies are having to enforce a work from home policy. This has caused a huge upheaval for many businesses. Yet, companies should continue operating as normal. A savvy business will have … Read more
Training supervisors and employees to understand and respond to all forms of harassment is essential for building a positive workplace. Whereas every employee has the right to work in a safe place, every employer has the responsibility to ensure this is so. Workplaces must be respectful, inclusive and tolerant. It is important that workplace harassment … Read more
A background check for employment is a legal investigation to verify the identity, credentials and criminal background of an individual. It is a vital part of the recruitment process as it helps companies ensure they are hiring honest and trustworthy new recruits that can perform the duties of a position. Pre-employment checks can create challenges … Read more
As an employer, one of the most important responsibilities you have is complying with federal and state labor laws and regulations. This includes compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which serves to protect hours, wages, and overtime rules for all employees. Although the FLSA does not stipulate the method and manner of managing … Read more
Crisis is inevitable; it’s not a matter of if, but when. One poll found that 69% of leaders had navigated a crisis within the last 5 years and 95% expected to face another crisis in the future. Now, as the world squares with the unprecedented difficulties of the novel coronavirus, businesses are more invested than … Read more
Workers’ compensation, often abbreviated to workers’ comp, is a primarily state-based insurance system in the United States. Its primary purpose is to provide compensation and medical benefits to employees that are injured on the job or develop an occupational disease. The various Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP), administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, … Read more
The ongoing Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic swept the world in a matter of weeks, drastically changing the lives of millions. The United States declared a national State of Emergency on March 13th and citizens have been asked to shelter-in-place, restricting their outings to only the essentials. In these difficult times, many businesses are struggling to … Read more
Skill building is a lifelong process for any working professional. Whether you’re just starting out your career or a seasoned HR manager, developing your skills will always be on the agenda. So what skills do you need for HR? Time management, record-keeping, and communication skills are to name but a few. Yet, these sorts of … Read more