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Are you doing enough to leverage tech for employee relations?

HRExecutive

It may not be surprising that during 2020, social and political conflict —along with ongoing challenges due to COVID-19—helped position the employee relations (ER) function as a vital factor in shaping positive employee experiences. million employees globally, including 2.3 million employees in the U.S.

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A Small Business’s Guide to Hiring Seasonal Employees

Extensis

Quick look: Approximately 75,000 seasonal employees work in the U.S. Seasonal employees are hired temporarily to meet increased demand throughout the year. Seasonal employees are hired for a specific period, which could range from a few weeks to several months. There are approximately 75,000 seasonal employees in the U.S.

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What Is Human Resources?

AIHR

As a function, HR covers the processes, practices, and strategies to attract, develop, and retain employees who contribute to the company’s overall success. HR is vital in aligning the organization’s business objectives and employees’ needs and aspirations.

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Court of appeals decision highlights risk of (mis)classifying employees

Ohio Employer's Law

I once handled a wage-and-hour investigation in which the employer, before retaining my services, hired an HR consultant to help classify its employees as exempt or non-exempt. As a “manager,” the employer had the employee classified as exempt under both the executive and administrative exemptions.

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Should HR Give Employees Advice – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

As a result, it can be tempting to want to help employees tap into community resources. I work in employee relations/training department for an organization in the human services/non-profit field. For example, we link our employees to information about subsidized child care resources, job training, etc.

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7 Crucial Steps in Conducting an HR Audit: A Complete Guide for Businesses.

Reform Biz

Conducting an HR audit not only helps businesses comply with legal requirements but also allows them to identify gaps, improve employee satisfaction, and enhance operational efficiency. Its like a health checkup for your companys HR department, ensuring that everything from recruitment to employee benefits is in good shape.

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10 HR Best Practices For Business Success in 2025

AIHR

Yet, core HR best practices have persisted, serving as guiding principles that Human Resources departments can rely on for developing people-related strategies that move their organizations forward and spur business growth. This means that HR should focus on the organization’s and its employees’ specific needs.