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Why Job Descriptions Are So Important
They Help Attract the Right Employees The purpose of a job description is to ensure the job will meet the needs of your company and recruit the appropriate talent for the position. When you clearly specify the qualifications for a specific role, it will be less likely...
IT IS TIME TO UPDATE YOUR COMPANY’S EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several new labor laws impacting California employers, many of which went into effect on January 1, 2024. This is in addition to new 2024 Federal labor laws. Sensible HR Solutions has helped over 50 clients with their...
Have You Met Your Harassment Prevention Training Deadlines?
Harassment prevention training is good for your business in two ways. Its not only the law, but harassment in the workplace can damage your employee's morale and your company's productivity. Harassment in the workplace, whether its sexual harassment or harassment...
WHY DEI INITIATIVES ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS
A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policy, is a beacon of a company's commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. It has multiple core objectives: It helps a company attract diverse talent, fosters a culture of respect...
Why Pre-Employment Background Checks Are Important
Conducting a background check is an important component of onboarding a new employee. It gives information about the history of an employee and provides insights into their character. The background check helps uncover critical details that can make or break an offer...
SHOULD EMPLOYERS TAKE A STANCE ON SOCIAL & POLITICAL ISSUES
Employers taking a stance on social and political issues may alienate employees and clients. By taking a hard stance, a company exposes themselves to potential HR liability and open themselves up to potential HR liability as well a public relations crisis. It is...
THE IMPORTANCE OF A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PROGRAM
THE IMPORTANCE OF A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PROGRAM The importance of health benefits to employees is not just one; they improve employee engagement and productivity, and promote the growth of your company. They set your company apart from your competitors in the market,...
Improve Employee Retention With Stay Interviews
Stay Interviews promote a more intimate relationship between employers and employees. As a manager, you need to know what the employee wants and why they choose to continue working with you. Let employees know that using the Stay Interviews is the company’s way of...
Avoid Workplace Retaliation Claims
Although employers are prohibited from retaliating against workers for engaging in protected activity, employees can still be disciplined or fired for legitimate reasons. Before you take adverse action, make sure the decision is: Not based on the worker’s age,...
EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK IN CALIFORNIA – IT”S THE LAW
Companies in California must comply with both the Equal Pay Act as well as a new Pay Transparency Law that went into effect January 1, 2023 Equal Pay Act All companies must strive to pay their employees fair and equal wages. All companies must fully comply with the...