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Best Practice - STD/LTD

By Melissa Bear posted 02-13-2024
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We just added STD & LTD as a benefit for our Staff. We were told by our broker that even though the ER is paying the premiums, we will have Staff to pay the taxes on the premiums so if/when they utilize the benefit they won't have to pay taxes at that time. Does anyone else do this? Do you know how it's set-up in your Payroll? Thanks for your help!
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Suggestions for flexible work weeks

By Saundra Slavik posted 12-06-2023
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In the interest of retention and positive workplace culture, we are working to create schedules that are flexible, and are wondering what others do: 4 - 10 hour days, 4 - 9 hour days and 1/2 day . . .?
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Juneteenth in Florida

By Prakash Sharma posted 08-04-2021
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Good morning everyone. I am looking for help from our Florida groups. Since the State has yet to officially recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday, I am trying to ascertain the rulings or directions the various Counties/Cities/Towns in Florida are taking. Thanks for your assistance!!
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Cloud-Paperless Systems

By Jenny Heider posted 08-04-2021
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Our Accounting Department is looking for an electronic system to replace paper employee files. The system would need to allow us to upload, organize (by category and subcategory), store, update, export, and retrieve documents quickly and safely. It would have to have access/permission setting to categories and subcategories that are controlled by individual or group permissions. Does anyone have a similar product they are using to recommend?
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Election for IPMA-HR President-Elect

By Mark Van Bruggen posted 07-30-2021
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The election ballots for IPMA-HR President-Elect are being emailed to national members on Monday (August 2nd). Please vote as it is important for IPMA-HR members to participate in selecting the leadership of the association. As one of the candidates, I humbly seek your vote, but I also urge you to check out the information provided for both candidates at Meet the Candidates . You can also find more information about me, IPMA-HR and the election on my Facebook page " Mark VB for IPMA-HR Prez-Elect " or seek me out on Linked In . Feel free to contact me via this blog or via my home email at mark.vb63@gmail.com . I look forward to hearing from you. ...
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Parental Consent Form

By Becky Obmann posted 04-23-2021
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I need to create a parental consent from for background and drug testing of minors. If you have a sample you can share, I would appreciate it. Thanks!
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Personal Equipment in Secure Facility

By Joseph McKea posted 02-08-2021
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Does anyone have a good (or any) policy regarding the use of personal portable electronic devices (cell phones, iPad's, handheld game units, etc.) in a secure facility? This would be such as a secure residential treatment facility or corrections facility. I'm pretty sure jails are very restrictive, I'm looking for something more in line with a residential treatment facility. Thanks in Advance!
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Require employees to pay back training

By Shelly Nameniuk posted 05-28-2020
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Good morning, We are looking at creating a policy to require payback of all or a portion of certain training (such as Police Academy, EMT, etc) if an employee leaves withing one to three years of completion. Would anyone be willing to share a similar policy? Shelly
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Use of college transcripts in the interview and selection process.

By Waylen Leopoldino posted 01-08-2020
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Are there any employment laws related to restricted use of college transcripts through the interview and selection process?
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Lactation Policy

By Chris Little posted 01-07-2020
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​Looking for a lactation policy if anyone wants to share. Email would be great at littlech@butte.edu. Thank you, Chris Little, Butte College
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Why Compliance Matters and Where to Start

By Alissa Penney posted 10-08-2019
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There is little more daunting to an HR professional than navigating the world of state and federal compliance. It can be intimidating, to say the least, and the decisions your team/leadership makes affect not just you but the business as a whole. Employees are directly impacted by required training (their "favorite" work past-time). Your role is affected as you're likely in charge of rolling out reports, training courses, and more. Even finance and overall business ROI is affected as a result of required compliance initiatives. Companies that aren't compliant with required regulations run the risk of fines, court cases, and high employee turnover. It's ...
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Social Media Sourcing and Outreach Analyst - Job Description

By Pamela Hinton posted 07-03-2019
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Good morning, Can anyone share a job description of a social media sourcing and talent outreach analyst? We are seeking to develop a position focusing on social media sourcing and outreach; career fair and talent connection; agency branding and visibility; talent and recruitment marketing. The job will utilize platforms and websites such as Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Indeed, Handshake, Instagram, YouTube, etc. Thank you Pamela Hinton HR Operations and Shared Services Manager​
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Search Firms

By Tyrome Alexander posted 06-26-2019
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​Colleagues: The City of Toledo, Ohio, is looking for a search firm to assist us with hiring a Housing Commissioner. If you know of any search firms that specialize in hiring economic development related positions in government and/or the non-profit sector, please forward their contact information. Thank you. Tyrome Alexander, SPHR-SCP, PHR Director of Human Resources City of Toledo 1 Government Center, Suite 1920 Toledo, OH 43604 Tyrome.alexander@toledo.oh.gov
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Occupational Heath Physician Interview Questions

By Denise Gonzalez posted 06-26-2019
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Getting ready to conduct interviews, therefore currently working on developing interview questions. Looking for viable questions to support the selection of best candidate. Any suggestions?
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Timekeeping

By Anne Whitehair posted 01-25-2019
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​ Good morning. Would you please respond if your agency has the following? Thank you! KRONOS is your time keeping system. CGI/AMS is your payroll system. You have employees (e.g. Fire) on a 21-day pay cycle. ​
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Pre-Employment Cognitive Aptitude Testing

By Melanie Bruketta posted 01-03-2019
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Hi, If you work for a local government employer, can you tell me if you use pre-employment cognitive aptitude testing? If you do, what positions do you use it for, do you like it and what company do you use? Thank you. Melanie
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Welcome Letter vs. Offer Letter

By Pamela Hinton posted 09-28-2018
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In our public sector community, we provide offer letters or welcoming letters to potential employees cautiously so that do not appear as or are viewed as an employment contract. Within my agency there are many discussions around: 1. the proper title for such letters; 2. whether to move away from snail mail letters to electronic mail only; and 3. content or required verbiage that should be included in the communication. Currently, we use the term offer letter. This letter goes to the candidate via mail and/or email only after they have verbally accepted the offer. This letter acknowledges their acceptance and provides guidance and direction on when new employee ...
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