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Coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions offered for employers

March 3, 2020/in Employment Trends, HR Policies, Risk, Safety & Security /by Trisha Crigger

The law firm of Dickinson Wright offers basic tips for employers about the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Read more below or see the original post here. (Republished with permission, with updates from the CDC noted below).

It is now impossible to avoid the reality that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19, the “coronavirus”), is a “public health emergency of international concern,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Although the risk assessment is currently considered low for most residents, the widespread transmission of the coronavirus in the U.S. “would translate into large numbers of people needing medical care at the same time” which could result in significant adverse consequences, including disruption of the American workforce.

Considering non-compete agreements? Put them in place before hiring or promoting

February 27, 2020/in Compensation & Payroll, Employment Trends, HR Policies /by Trisha Crigger

Recently, Apple brought a case against a manager who allegedly established a competing business during company time. Most company owners would agree that’s not an acceptable way for managers to spend time at work.

What, if anything, can a company do to prevent those situations, and what can they do if a situation like that arises?

Once a situation arises where a company suspects someone will take, or is taking client contacts, employee lists or company trade secrets with them, you may be too late to impact the situation. A decision to use non-solicitation, non-compete or confidentiality agreements should be put in place long before the company needs one.

Orient and onboard your new employees online

February 20, 2020/in HRIS & Technology, Managing People /by Trisha Crigger

There is a lot of chatter about the importance of onboarding and orientations for new employees and there is good reason for that. Finding the best candidates and employees takes creativity, time, energy and money. Once you find these talented individuals, you want to keep them!

Using an electronic onboarding system is a time-saver, helps make a great first impression with your new employee and creates a better new employee experience. Read more →

Coronavirus (COVID-19) precautions offered for employers

Considering non-compete agreements? Put them in place before hiring or promoting

Orient and onboard your new employees online

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