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The US Department of Labor (DOL) has announced an initiative to ensure warehouse and logistic workers' wages and workplace rights are protected. The initiative is in response to increased pressures on the economic supply chain, which has resulted in a strain on the warehouse and logistics industry, including delivery drivers, truck drivers and others. Thank you for watching this video. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your video! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield (https://twitter.com/HR_Shield)

The Fisher Phillips Wage and Hour Practice Group recently provided their predictions for what employers could expect to see in the wage and hour field over the next year as part of their FP Forecast series.  In this weeks’ podcast HR expert, Jenni Stone, shares the top 10 trends you can expect to see in 2022 – and how you should proactively prepare. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield (ht

As most states lift their mask mandates, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that the agency has adopted new metrics for determining whether to recommend face coverings – a shift that will result in most Americans no longer being advised to wear masks in indoor public settings. By moving away from looking solely at the number of COVID-19 cases in a given area but instead taking into account local hospitalizations and hospital capacity, the updated metrics will create room for businesses and employers to revisit their own approaches to masking policies. What should you know about these changes before making a decision for your organization? Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our ne

The feedback you give employees often falls on deaf ears. So how can you be heard?  The answer, give more meaningful feedback – whether it’s negative or positive – to make an impact. Most employees can turn negative feedback into something positive. Even better, most employees can take positive feedback to a higher level … as long as you make it meaningful.  In this week’s episode, we’ll share 4 steps to achieve that. Thank you for listening to this episode. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question into our next podcast! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShi

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) set forth its stance on when COVID-19 can be a "disability" under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and thereby trigger the law's reasonable accommodation requirements and discrimination protections. Thank you for listening to this episode. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next podcast! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https://twitter.com/HR_Shield (https://twitter.com/HR_Shield) Podcast: https://hr-rescue-human-resour.captivate.fm/

In any city, on any street in the United States, you are bound to find endless rows of “Now Hiring!” signs. “No experience necessary! Signing bonus!” As employers set out to recover from the pandemic-related shutdown, it’s abundantly clear that candidates have become far more selective. While job openings have increased by 35% since the start of the pandemic, job applications are down.  So how can employers combat this crisis? Focus on what matters, the candidate experience. Thank you for listening to this episode. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next podcast! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.co

Since the pandemic began, the daily workplace has never looked the same. Within a blink of an eye, remote work became the new norm in 2021, even for employees who had never worked from home a day in their life. On top of that, the Great Resignation changed the workplace forever, leaving companies with no choice but to reevaluate their hiring and retention strategies. As we enter 2022, many are still trying to figure it all out.  So, looking ahead into this year, what will the daily workplace look like? Thank you for listening this episode. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next podcast! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (

Employers are in an uncharted area with the continuing evolution of social media, its increased use in the workplace for personal as well as work purposes and with attempting to figure out how to handle what had previously been simply perceived as misconduct. Moreover, what is considered work time or how far the reach of an organization may legally stretch into employees' zones of privacy is morphing into something that is as of yet not fully defined. While social media use continues to expand, there are ways in which an employer may carefully navigate the investigatory and disciplinary landscape and successfully support and manage its workforce, while simultaneously navigating around the potential legal missteps.  In this episode HR expert Jenni Stone shares the steps to evaluate specific situations. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Complia

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its workplace coronavirus guidance to, among other things, reflect recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on masks and testing for fully vaccinated workers. In this episode, HR expert Jenni Stone shares what the CDC and OSHA now recommend in regard to fully vaccinated employees. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://facebook.com/HRShield (https://facebook.com/HRShield) Twitter: https:/

Employers face several challenges in bringing employees back to traditional workspaces after this life-changing event. Employees may be anxious and fearful to return because of health concerns for themselves or vulnerable family members. They could now have complications with child or elder care that they did not previously. Some employees may simply prefer not having to commute to work every day.  Handling these issues with compassion and consistency is essential, especially given the tightening of the job market. Even in the best of times, failure to retain good employees meant a hit to the bottom line. In this episode, HR expert Jenni Stone shares answers to the most common questions we get from our small business clients. Thank you for watching listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback o

While remote work offers many benefits for both employees and employers alike, the lack of visibility can create an environment where discrimination and harassment go unnoticed and uncorrected. In addition, the blurring of boundaries between work and home may prompt some employees to engage in behavior they would avoid in an office, and the conditions of remote work may have a disparate negative impact on certain protected groups.  It is critical for any employer with a remote or hybrid workforce to take steps to prevent these risks from materializing and promptly correct any incidents of discrimination or harassment that do occur.  In this episode HR expert, Jenni Stone, share steps an employer with a remote or hybrid workforce should take to prevent and correct workplace discrimination and harassment. Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR C

Employers may be wondering when supervisors can be told about employees' vaccination status and whether workers can wear badges indicating they've been vaccinated. The answer is complicated by the fact that vaccination status is considered confidential medical information, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In this week’s episode HR expert, Jenni Stone talks about vaccination status, disclosure considerations and more! Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube:  https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRShield) Instagram: https://instagram.com/HRShield (https://instagram.com/HRShield) Facebook: https://fa

Psychological safety is a term referring to a belief that one can voice their concerns, ask questions, speak up or make mistakes without the risk of punishment or humiliation. It is an important inclusion issue that employers cannot afford to ignore.  Projects with greater psychological safety have been shown to have a greater likelihood of success and innovation because employees are more comfortable speaking up and sharing their thoughts. Conversely, a lack of psychological safety in the workplace leads to disengagement, staff turnover, recruiting costs and other adverse effects.  In this week’s podcast HR expert Jenni Stone shares steps an employer can take to create a culture that provides psychological safety. Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an

Job descriptions aren’t just a list of duties for a given employee, they’re a key document for day-to-day management, compliance, employer brand and recruiting. Job descriptions codify expectations and relationships — they’re a foundation for building performance reviews, understanding what metrics are most important in managing your company’s workforce, creating a fair a pay scale, and simply, a document that helps prevent misunderstanding and abuse. In this week’s episode HR expert, Jenni Stone shares why job descriptions are important and best practices. Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtub

COVID-19's impact on the workplace isn't over yet. As vaccines are made more widely available, employers are faced with new considerations and concerns, including how employees' differing opinions on the coronavirus vaccine could result in conflicts in the workplace. Regardless of your organization's policy on COVID-19 vaccinations, it is time to put a communication plan in place to address concerns and conflicts that may arise surrounding this controversial topic. Don't wait until a problem arises to help supervisors and managers learn to recognize and deal with situations that are not only disruptive, but also pose significant compliance risk to the organization. Preparing now is the key to minimizing the potential for conflicts in the future. In this week’s episode we share steps an employer can take to prepare for and respond to vaccine-related employee conflict. Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any t

Burnout is real, and it has real impacts on employee productivity and mental health within and outside of the workplace. When employees are suffering from burnout, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues, their ability to do their work diminishes. Experts point out that the root causes of burnout are created at the organizational level. As such, it requires an organizational solution, rather than placing the burden on the shoulders of the individuals who are suffering burnout. In this week’s episode, we share five steps that can help prevent burnout in an organization. Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHR

The effects of the coronavirus will reverberate in US workplaces for years, and there will never be a return to the pre-pandemic state of "normal." Given the sweeping impact, it is not too early to start considering what the world of work will look like after the most immediate crisis has passed. For many employers, the biggest permanent change will be a more remote - or entirely remote - workforce. In this week’s episode HR expert Jenni Stone shares some key considerations to keep in mind as businesses move to a more distributed model.   Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/TheHRShield (https://youtube.com/TheHRSh

The focus on diversity, equity and inclusion issues has markedly increased in the last year. Since the violent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others shed new light on racism - including in the workplace - many corporate leaders have been compelled to speak up. This has led employers to reevaluate their diversity, equity and inclusion strategies and view them as a must-have rather than a nice-to-have initiative. In this week’s episode, IHR expert Jenni Stone will share five critical issues to watch this year to ensure an organization is taking meaningful steps forward when it comes to DEI. Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode! Follow HR Shield Online Here: YouTube: https://youtu

Many incidents of workplace discrimination take the form of microaggressions. In order to ensure a truly inclusive workplace culture, take steps to prevent these incidents from occurring. A microaggression is an action or incident that is indirect, subtle and possibly unintentional that communicates some sort of bias against a member of a historically marginalized group. In today’s podcast, we’ll be share steps you can take to reduce the risk of microaggressions and respond when they occur. Resources Mentioned in Episode: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y3TYRB6/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (Subtle Acts of Exclusion: How to Understand, Identify and Stop) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y3TYRB6/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 (Microaggressions) by Michael Baran & Tiffany Jana. Thank you for listening to this episode. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Comp

Transcript: Jenni Stone: Hey, everybody I’m Jenni Stone and you’re listening to Season 7, Episode 14 of HR Rescue. If this is your first time listening, welcome. The HR Rescue podcast provides business owners, new HR professionals, and HR Department of One with solutions and guidance on some of the most common HR issues. You can find us at hr-rescue.com. Come back often and feel free to add the podcast to your favorite RSS feed or iTunes. All links are in the show notes. Now, let’s get into todays episode. As a direct result of the COVID-19 nation-wide lockdowns, telework has become the norm and workflow has been disrupted. Distance–the new necessity. And this has expanded to include the need for virtual recruitment tools when travel is no longer an option, and social distancing is the new norm. Organizations who are committed to hiring the best talent and building a diverse workforce, should be considering candidate experience and how to make the recruitment process more accessible to all variations of c