Tag: Ask Human Resources
Leading Staff Through Traumatic and Trying Times
QUESTION:
With the recent mass shooting at Michigan State University and the overall stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are noticing that more of...
When Should We Use a Performance Improvement Plan with an Employee?
Q: We’ve had several employee issues come up recently such as not completing work consistently or with quality, and also behaviors that go against...
I-9 Forms: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Q: I’m new to my position and recently attended a training on human resources administration. There I heard about something called the I-9 form....
Employees on Military Leave
Q: I have an employee who is in the National Guard, and they have just told me that they are being deployed to support...
Attracting Qualified Candidates in a Tight Labor Market
Q: Like many employers in this job market, we are struggling to recruit new staff. We have many positions unfilled including nurses, medical assistants...
Evaluating Performance During COVID and Staffing Shortages
Q: I know I am supposed to conduct employee evaluations, but am struggling with whether or not to do so this year given the...
Managing COVID-related Absences
Q: I have a small staff and lately there have been grumblings around a few employees who have been out a lot. Some of...
The Power of Stay Interviews
Q: I am trying to fill a clinical position and am not having a lot of luck. When I talk to my colleagues, it...
FFCRA Paid Leave Extension—What Changes Were Made?
Q: I’m confused about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave. I know that last spring paid leave under FFCRA for coronavirus-related reasons...
Addressing Common Employee Concerns About the Coronavirus Vaccine
Q: Now that the coronavirus vaccine is available to my staff and me, a couple of team members have expressed hesitancy to get it....
