The HR Base Camp Blog

She was so pumped when she got the job and she’s already leaving? What the heck went wrong?! Like most things in life, it’s rare that we can point to a single thing and say with certainty, “That is what caused this employee to quit or, for that matter, to stay.” It’s a situation that […]

Working in a dental office means possible exposure to potential hazards during work for all employees. Most risks are mitigated through properly functioning equipment and by following safety protocols. One of the common issues related to potential exposure events that we hear about in CEDR’s Solution Center revolves around pregnant employees (or those hoping to […]

Let’s start by stating the obvious – as an employer, you want to organize the work and treatment standards for your practice in the most efficient ways possible. Once well organized, a special request of any kind can be seen as a burden or treated with disdain because the truth is that no one loves […]

This article is one of a series in which we make the argument that small-to-medium-sized employers need to adapt and adopt some of the HR habits of their larger competitors.  When we say “larger competitors,” we don’t necessarily mean big companies that are vying for the same customers as your business. Instead, we’re using the […]

“Quick question…” Those two words have become increasingly popular as our near-constant attachment to communication devices blurs the line between work and personal time.  Whether by phone, laptop, or tablet; via Slack, WhatsApp, or Google Chat, it’s easier than ever for teams to stay in contact after the workday is done. But employers need to […]

Jump to a topic: What if I already offer paid time off? What about Cal/OSHA Exclusion Pay? 1 week of COVID PSL if the employee or a family member tests positive for COVID 1 week of COVID PSL if the employee needs to be out for a number of other COVID-related reasons  How many hours […]

Every team management decision you make – whether it’s hiring, firing, providing disciplinary action, or anything else – should first include an assessment of best practices and an evaluation of whether the employee or employees on the receiving end of that decision are a member of any protected classes.   Though an important consideration in any […]

State and local laws concerning COVID-19 vaccine mandates take every imaginable form from prohibition to requirement, and many of these laws can be nuanced and confusing.  Some states, counties, and cities require all healthcare workers, including dental employees, to get vaccinated or subject themselves to weekly COVID testing unless they have a medical or religious […]

We’ve all heard of the “Great Resignation” by now–it’s no secret that employees are quitting their jobs in record numbers across the country. But the reality of the situation is that the “Great Resignation” can really be thought of as a “Great Job Hop” since most of the newly unemployed are ultimately going to have […]

The federal government released information about two new vaccine mandates. At this time, we believe that very few of our members would even be covered by either of these mandates if they survive the various court challenges being brought against them.  Here’s what we know right now. Medicare Mandate  There is a vaccine mandate that […]