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Workplace violence prevention: Practical steps employers can take

Business Management Daily

In between, there are petty thefts, serious fights and sexual assaults. Employers can face liability for negligent hiring if an unperformed or ignored background check revealed a violent history. Employers who allow harassment or discrimination to occur against may create fertile ground for workplace violence.

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The Worker Protection Act 2023: What does it mean for your business?

uCheck

From 26 October, employers will need to take “all reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees. It moves the onus from individuals, who previously had to report and manage inappropriate conduct, to employers who are now expected to actively foster a harassment-free environment.

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Here’s what a report from a huuuuuuuuuuge sexual harassment investigation looks like

The Employer Handbook

By sportslogos.net [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Have you ever seen a sexual harassment investigative report? We’ll talk about recommendations to avoid harassment in your workplace.). However, if you’d like to learn more about what goes into a report of a sexual harassment investigation, read on. .

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Estimated Time on HR: Employee Relations & Compliance Tasks

Stratus

When you are in the thick of developing a new initiative, responding to employees, handling tricky people situations, or researching applicable laws, you may wonder if you are spending too much time on each task. Write corrective action warning and review with employee, then document : 1 hour.

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7 ways a PEO can help you manage your employee-related to-dos

Insperity

A PEO can provide help on how to handle disciplinary situations and take the appropriate steps to correct them, including verbal counseling, coaching and proper written documentation. The more time you spend managing employee issues, the less time you have to run your business. An employee requests leave. Victims of crime leave.

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Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide

HR Digest

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies promote an environment where people from different backgrounds are culturally and socially accepted, valued, and integrated. Fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace is crucial for organizations that want to stay competitive and successful. A majority of U.S.

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Managing Employees’ Online Behavior

Affinity HR Group

Train these employees on proper communication skills and how to maximize the impact on the platforms. Ensure that they are regularly trained on non-discrimination and are up-to-date on acceptable and unacceptable language and imagery. Require employees to provide current user names and passwords to management and IT for monitoring.