by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 7, 2013 | HR Compliance
Mark your calendars today to make sure you don’t miss any of these important HR deadlines! Date Compliance Requirement 01/01/2014 Review State Laws for effective dates and changes to employment protections. 01/01/2014 IRS: Employees need to fill out 2014 W-4...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 7, 2012 | Training
If you’re new to human resources or desire to strengthen your employee management skills, this program is for you! Learn the basics of HR to improve valuable on-the-job effectiveness, protect your business from needless litigation, and help advance your career. ...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 3, 2012 | Human Resources, Talent Management
In 2013, the average health care premium increases are projected to increase by 6.3 percent. Aon Hewitt’s analysis showed that in 2012: The average health care cost per employee is projected to be $11,888. . The employees’ portion of the total health care...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Nov 19, 2012 | HR Legislative Updates
On September 28, 2012, President Obama signed into law a bill that reauthorizes E-Verify. E-Verify is the government’s voluntary, Web-based electronic eligibility verification program offered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the U.S....
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Nov 12, 2012 | Human Resources
A new study conducted by CareerBuilder in 2012 found that 35% of respondents stated they felt bullied at work. This is up from 27% in 2011. What is disturbing in this new study is that 16 percent indicated that they suffered health related problems as a result of...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Nov 5, 2012 | Human Resources
What was the #1 Employer Audit this Past Year? Wage & Hour! I am very pleased that many of you have found my blog posts both interesting and applicable to your business. Many of you have written to me about topics you were interested in and desire advice. The...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 29, 2012 | Human Resources, Talent Management
In June 2012 the “Office Pulse” survey was conducted by Captivate on over 600 U.S. workers and found what employees consider acceptable and distracting in office attire varies by demographic factors including age, gender and professional status. Many of the polled...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 15, 2012 | HR Legislative Updates
Attention All Employers! New Background Check (FCRA) Forms Will Be Required By January 1, 2013 Beginning January 1, 2013 employers must adopt new Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) forms, in light of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010....
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 8, 2012 | Talent Management
Motivating employees is one of the most important skills that business owners can possess. These 5 tips can help you and your managers to gain employee productivity and enhance their company commitment. Be generous with praise. Every employee wants praise and it is...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 4, 2012 | HR Legislative Updates
Beginning the first day of the open enrollment period beginning on or after September 23, 2012, employers who provide group health plans must provide a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). The SBC is a government document mandated by the new Health Care Reform Act...
