by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | May 1, 2011 | Human Resources, Talent Management
First, what is Social Media anyway? Social media encompasses broad online activities that uses any web-based technology to broadcast messages and/or participate in dialogues. Examples of social media include: Facebook and MySpace, Linked In and Plaxo, Foresquare and...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 15, 2011 | Human Resources, Talent Management
The Truth About Social Security No-Match Letters Reference: Ann Badmus, badmuslaw.com, February 2011 Social Security Administration (SSA) no-match letters notify employers that an employee’s name or Social Security number (SSN) does not match the name or SSN...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 1, 2011 | Human Resources
By Stephen M. Bernstein, partner of Fisher & Phillips, LLP from his presentation at the 2011 National Employment Law Update. Early Warning Signs: Employees unusually busy and excited Group stops talking or breaks up when supervisor approaches Employees request...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Mar 1, 2011 | Human Resources
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released an updated version of its I-9 Handbook for Employers (download copy here) Key Highlights of the Changes: Employers should not begin the I-9 process until the individual has accepted a job offer. Confirms...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Feb 28, 2011 | Human Resources
Workplace Bullying is a relatively new concept that began in 2000 and beyond. It refers to repeated, unreasonable actions of individuals (or a group) directed towards an employee (or a group of employees), which is intended to intimidate and creates a risk to the...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 3, 2011 | Human Resources
With the start of this new year I want to share with you five things all employers should do to help protect their businesses and stay in compliance with the law: 1) Conduct an HR audit in order to ensure compliance with all federal and state laws. 2) Update your...
