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Avoiding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Its not just HR’s Job
Alex Santos Alex Santos

Avoiding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Its not just HR’s Job

Sexual harassment is a form of workplace discrimination that violates federal and state laws. Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe and harassment-free work environment for their employees. In this blog post, I will provide some practical tips for employers and employees on how to avoid sexual harassment at work.

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Recruiting When The Economy Is Facing Headwinds
Alex Santos Alex Santos

Recruiting When The Economy Is Facing Headwinds

Recruiting talented employees is always a challenge, but during a recession or an economic downturn, it can become even more challenging. In this blog post, I'll discuss some of the challenges that employers may face when recruiting talent during periods of economic uncertainty.

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5 Ways to Drive Employee Performance Without Micromanaging
Alex Santos Alex Santos

5 Ways to Drive Employee Performance Without Micromanaging

As an HR Consultant, one of the biggest challenges I see managers face is finding the right balance between driving employee performance and avoiding micromanagement. It's essential to establish clear expectations and hold employees accountable for their work, but it's equally important to empower them to use their skills and judgment to achieve their goals.

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Are criminal history background screens are on the way out?
Alex Santos Alex Santos

Are criminal history background screens are on the way out?

On December 15, 2022, the city of Gainesville, Florida, became the first jurisdiction in the state to restrict the use of pre-employment background screens looking into an applicant’s criminal history. Gainesville now joins 37 states and over 150 cities and counties around the country in adopting fair-chance hiring policies. Fifteen states and many local jurisdictions already apply their policies to private employers and/or government contractors. The new law applies to employers with 15 or more employees who have worked primarily in Gainesville for each working day in each of 4 or more calendar weeks in the current or prior calendar year.

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Virtual HR Support: The Future of HR Services
Alex Santos Alex Santos

Virtual HR Support: The Future of HR Services

Virtual HR support has become a buzzword in recent years, and for good reason. As technology continues to advance, the way in which businesses operate is changing. The HR industry is no exception.

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5 Factors That Negatively Impact Employee Performance and How to Fix Them
Alex Santos Alex Santos

5 Factors That Negatively Impact Employee Performance and How to Fix Them

As an employer, it's important to understand the factors that can negatively impact employee performance. By identifying and addressing these issues, you can create a more positive and productive work environment for your team. Here are the top five reasons why employee performance suffers and what you can do to fix them.

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