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Fri September 03 2021
HR Compliance vs. HR Best Practices
Compliance with Employment Law is required: HR best practices are not. Employment and labor laws include both federal and state laws. Federal laws are overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor and apply to all organizations whereas each state has their own set of laws that companies are required to abide by. Best practices, although not required, are helpful methods and techniques that bring quality results to the workplace.
Tue August 17 2021
Avoid Promotion Discrimination
Promotion discrimination against any protected category in the workplace is against the law; eliminate liability by using HR best practices. Protected categories include race, religion, color, sexual orientation, medical conditions, etc. Employers are not allowed to discriminate against qualified employees when a promotion or hiring opportunity is available.
Tue July 06 2021
Keep Employees Safe from Summer Heat
California’s heat illness standards require employers to take precise steps to protect outdoor workers from heat illness. As summertime rolls in and temperatures increase, California’s outdoor employees place themselves at a greater risk for heat illnesses.
Fri July 02 2021
Happy 4th of July 2021!
Everyone here at ECG joins me in wishing you and your family, a delightful, fun and safe 4th of July Holiday. Enjoy!
And... if you haven't received a copy of our July Newsletter, you can find it by clicking on the link below:
https://mailchi.mp/357b082e4530/d1novpj5xj-5222288?e=e7e58f5b4e
Tue June 15 2021
June 15th is "Smile Day"! Take Off your Mask....
Take Off Your Mask - But only if you're vaccinated!!!
Love makes the world go round, but a smile makes the world a happy place. A smile is a powerful thing. Best of all, it’s contagious. However, do note that in order to be effective, a smile must be sincere. People can see right through phony or forced smiles.
A smile is so powerful, that it can:
Tue April 27 2021
How to Create an Inclusive Workplace - By Anita Goldin
We are living in tumultuous times and the message we are hearing is loud and clear; we must do better when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.).
Take a look at the Fortune 500 Leadership Statistics. They clearly represent a disparity in diversity of people at some of the highest levels of leadership.
Tue April 06 2021
Strengthen Employee Communication with an Employee Newsletter
Increase company communication by sharing important information. Especially during these times when many of your employees might be working remotely, and your inability to have general staff meetings, this is a great way to ramp up the communication with your staff.