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Communicate Well and Avoid the Grapevine Effect By: Amy DeBruyn, SHRM-CP (she/her), HR Consultant, Insight HRM I have no idea how many people I’ve interviewed during my time working in the HR field, but I do know – it’s a lot! One of my favorite questions to ask (and I ask it 100% of the…
read moreBy: Nikki Thomsen, SHRM-SCP, SPHR (she/her), HR Consultant, Insight HRM Retaliation is Still Number 1 on the EEOC’s List of Charges The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) continues to report that Retaliation is still the number one charge, since roughly 2009, where it tied with Racial Discrimination, with last year’s total reaching 34,332…
read moreRecruiting and Selection in a Virtual World This is an unusual market for attracting talent and filling positions. The pandemic created a cycle of unemployment that continues to reward people to stay off of work. It is a challenging time to fill open positions and even though there are many people seeking work, connecting with…
read moreMental Health Resources for Employers The pandemic has created a heightened awareness of mental health in the workplace. Businesses require the foundation to lead, motivate and retain their team through COVID-19 and beyond; and, being intentional about the mental health needs of their employees is essential. Be sure to attend the Webinar “Key Human Resource…
read moreEmployment Law Compliance in 2021 At the Federal level, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ramps up enforcement of COVID-19 workplace protocols with a National Emphasis Program (NEP) with focused inspections of employers. At the state level, several states have increased efforts to address workplace safety violations. In Michigan, over 200 organizations have been…
read moreGoing Beyond a Diversity Statement to Embracing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Did you post a Diversity Statement on your website in 2020? It seemed like the thing to do, even if your company lacked a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D, E & I) strategy. Making a public statement about the company’s embracing of people of…
read moreDiscrimination and Harassment Claims in the Workplace There were 67,448 charges of employment discrimination in FY 2020 filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and of those 35.9% included a harassment claim. Resolution and litigation of these claims resulted in $439.2 Million awarded to victims. This does not necessarily include charges filed at the…
read moreVirtual Meeting Fatigue & Success Perhaps you embraced virtual meeting technology prior to the pandemic which gave you some advantages in your learning curve. However, the reality is that our way of working has evolved significantly over the last 12 months and some may be experiencing “Zoom Fatigue”. We have people working in-person and remotely…
read moreDo you think that you have a solid foundation of trust in your organization? I believe that people should work with organizations that they enjoy, where they are valued and connected and ultimately find joy at work. Working in collaboration with others on a cohesive team is one element of finding this joy at work.…
read moreTips for Working from Home Amy Bergman, President, Insight HRM LLC Gary Bergman, Life Sciences Practice Director, Oxford Global Resources If you find yourself suddenly working from home, instead of a traditional workplace, it may be exciting and a little bit overwhelming at first. Here are some productivity and focus tips from a couple…
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