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A Jobvite’s recruiting survey found that 83% of respondents used or planned to use social networking this year as a recruitment tool. Over 600 human resources professionals completed Jobvite’s online survey, and not too much surprise, the big sites referenced were LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Use of and investment in social media recruiting continues to increase, and use of traditional online outlets, such as job boards, continues to decrease. Despite the increase in social media users, many recruiters and organizations still struggle with exactly how to incorporate social media into their recruitment strategies. In this episode HR expert Jenni Stone reviews steps to consider when putting together your social media recruitment strategy.

Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next podcast!

Need some tips for writing a great online job board advertisement? Before you begin writing your company’s recruitment advertisement, first consider how much money is available for recruitment and the time frame in which the position needs to be filled. Based on this information, you then can determine the most appropriate media and availability with regards to cost and deadlines. If you plan on placing more than one ad, or will have several openings, developing a brand and consistency in the ads will deliver a good impression to the candidates. In this episode HR expert Jenni Stone provides eight tips for online recruitment advertising.

Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your episode!

As an HR Department of One, our job is never just “HR.” We wear many hats, payroll, event planning, accounting, executive assistant, travel planner, safety, facilities, heck sometimes we even do maintenance! Not to mention the countless interruptions we get throughout the day. You know the knock on the door followed by “Got a minute?” turns into 30 minutes, and another task to add to your calendar. So, how do we transition from being busy, to being productive? Listen in as HR expert, Jenni Stone covers 5 Tips on how to stay productive in a disruptive environment. 

Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance. Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next episode!

Employees who are dating or are involved in a romantic relationship present unique risks for employers and challenges for the supervisors who manage them. From claims of harassment and unfair treatment to inappropriate conduct and workplace touching, workplace romances can lead to risky and unprofessional behavior.  It is essential for an employer to protect its own business interests by establishing expectations for employees and maintaining a professional workplace. Failure to do so may result in claims of discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment. In this episode, HR expert Jenni Stone, provides several tips on how to manage romantic relationships in the office place. 

Thank you for watching listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your question our next podcast!

The employment at-will doctrine, accepted by nearly all 50 states, provides that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. Despite the flexibility afforded by employment at-will, agencies, judges and juries in federal and state courts all expect employers to behave rationally and with a good explanation for their actions. In this episode, HR expert Jenni Stone shares important steps for terminating an at will employee for misconduct.

Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your episode!

When an employee's family member or close friend dies, employers often give them time off work to grieve. But what happens when the person who passes away is a colleague?When bereavement and grief happen to your coworkers, you can be profoundly affected, too–and you also want to know what to do. The employer and coworkers can offer support and assist employees to deal with personal tragedies in the workplace. In this episode HR expert Jenni Stone shares several steps employers can take to help employees through the grieving process.

Thank you for listening to our podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might create a podcast answering your question!

One of your employees has just come to you telling you that she is pregnant. You know this is good news. But at that moment, you can only think about one thing - what this means for the company.

Both federal and state laws regulate how employers should treat pregnant women throughout pregnancy and following leaves of absence in connection with childbirth and infant bonding. In this episode HR expert Jenni Stone reviews what steps employers need to do in order to keep claims of pregnancy discrimination at bay.

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It’s a question more employers find themselves asking: “What should I do if one of my employees gets arrested?” 

Acting on instinct can lead employers in the wrong direction when it comes to arrested employees. Employers need to consult legal counsel and consider all available options before making any decision on the worker’s job status. Also, it’s important that employers be aware of their employees’ rights and act in accordance with those rights. Making the wrong decision may result in a costly lawsuit. In this week’s episode HR expert, Jenni Stone shares the criteria that should be considered before suspending or discharging an employee based upon an arrest.

Thank you for listening to this podcast. We will continue to keep you updated on the changing landscape of Human Resources and address any topic area you wish to learn more about regarding HR and HR Compliance.  Please leave a comment below as we value your feedback or if you have an HR question ask and we just might make your video!

Charlie Brown said "What if today we were just grateful for everything?"

On today's podcast we reflect on the significance of this holiday and how it is a reminder to make frequent acts of Thanksgiving, acts of gratitude. Each of our team members shared what they are thankful for, a unique and personal perspective on thankfulness.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at HR Shield. 

In this episode HR expert and HR Rescue host Jenni Stone, MHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP and special guest Brian Chapman, CEO of MBI Worldwide, a national leader in background screening services, discuss the evolution of the employer prescreening process. Brian is an author, speaker and expert witness on issues pertaining to employee background screening, FCRA and compliance.

Countless new social media platforms, the accessibility of information Google and the numerous state approvals of medicinal marijuana has employers rethinking what they should and shouldn't consider when prescreening candidates. Listen is as Jenni and Brain discuss todays current state of affairs.

Union members enjoy the extra layer of protection provided by the collective bargaining agreement. Yet, this layer is not impenetrable. Where a non-union member can often be fired for any reason or even no reason, if an employee is protected by a collective bargaining agreement, an employer must establish "just cause" for any discipline or termination actions.  Most collective bargaining agreements include specific procedural guidelines for employers seeking to impose discipline against a union member. In this episode HR expert, Jenni Stone, shares guidelines for disciplining a union member.

In this episode HR expert and HR Rescue host Jenni Stone, MHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP and special guest Jennifer Currence, SPHR, SHRM-SCP discuss top tips for talent development as a manager. One of the most important decisions a company makes begins and ends with the individuals placed in the frontline in leadership positions. 

A mistake often seen, is many organizations expect people to automatically become good managers and leaders simply because they are in the job. They miss the important step of training and showing their managers what makes as good leader or even worse don't set clear expectations for the job. Listen in as Jenni and Jennifer discuss some very important steps in developing your personnel and future leaders of your organization.

Telecommuting programs have numerous advantages for both employees and employers. They combat absenteeism, boost productivity and morale and increase employee retention. In this episode HR expert, Jenni Stone shares 8 steps for managing remote employees.  

Poor records management can cost an organization in two primary ways.  Failure to keep required records can result in fines or other punishments from the government; and failure to retain records of an investigation, claim or complaint can doom a case.  Accordingly, most companies have detailed document retention policies and schedules that should be followed carefully. Whenever in question, the best practice is to ask counsel before destroying any document, especially if it is regarding a contentious employment decision that may lead to litigation. In this episode HR expert, Jenni Stone, covers 7 very important steps to help minimize your risk and exposure for non-compliance.

If your organization is vulnerable to hurricanes, it is important you understand the risk, develop a preparedness and mitigation plan, and take action. Doing so will not only increase the safety of employees and customers, but it will help you remain in business after disasters, such as tropical storms and hurricanes, strike. Maintaining business continuity is important. When you are able to continue operations after a disaster, you also improve your community's ability to recover. In this episode, HR expert Jenni Stone covers several actionable tips your organization can implement immediately. 

Do you have job descriptions for each role within your organization? Job descriptions can help lay the groundwork for effective compensation, performance management and recruitment programs. Job descriptions are the cornerstone for communicating a job to a prospective employee, provide the baseline for what is expected from an employee in their role, and play a critical role in an organization's ability to defend itself against discrimination claims. For this reason it is important that job descriptions are clear, concise and focused on the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform each job. In this segment, HR expert Jenni Stone shares some best practices in writing a job description.

The rules on what kinds of travel time are (and are not) compensable for non-exempt employees are complex. As opposed to exempt employees, who generally receive a salary intended to compensate them for all working time, including tie spent in business-related travel, non-exempt employees are often only paid for the particular hours that the law deems compensable. In this episode as HR expert Jenni Stone shares 5 basic rules to calculating employee pay for travel time. 

The growth phase of a small business can be both exciting and scary. It's exciting because your business is growing. This is awesome! Except you're so busy you have to turn down new work and clients. You're not able to do it all by yourself or with the current team you have. Sure, you could take on more business if you had more help. It seems logical to grow your team so you can grow your business. You know deep down you need help but you start second guessing if it's really the right thing to do. Relax. Everyone goes through this when their business grows, so how do you overcome the fear of hiring? Listen in as HR expert Jenni Stone provides some tangible tips on how to hire.