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The Employee Onboarding Process: Tips and Best Practices for Better Retention
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 […]
Employer Guidance: Pregnant Dental Employees, Nitrous, and X-Rays
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 […]
Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace Explained
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 […]
One-on-One Meetings Are a Manager’s Most Powerful Engagement Tool
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 […]
Clocked Out, Still Connected: What You Need to Know About Group Texting Outside of Work Hours
“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 […]
Details on California’s New Statewide COVID Paid Sick Leave Law
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 […]
Employee Protected Classes Explained: EVERYONE Is In At Least Four Federally Protected Classes
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 […]
My Employee Requested a Religious Exemption to a Vaccine Mandate. Now What?
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 […]
Employee Retention Starts on Day One: How to Engage Employees Early and Set Them Up for Long-Term Success
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 […]
What the New Federal Vaccine Mandates Mean for Your Practice
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 […]
HR Base Camp Roundup – May 11th, 2022
This week, we’re addressing a few questions that came into our HR Base Camp Facebook Group and HR Solution...
The Employee Onboarding Process: Tips and Best Practices for Better Retention
She was so pumped when she got the job and she’s already leaving? What the heck went wrong?! Like most...
HR Base Camp Roundup – May 4th, 2022
After a lively discussion on common areas of HR confusion at the 2022 SOMSA Conference in Scottsdale, we...
HR Base Camp Roundup – April 26th, 2022
This week saw some engaged discussions about new employees in HR Base Camp and the HR Solution Center,...
HR Base Camp Roundup – April 19th, 2022
Discussions about common illegal policies and employee salary discussions are still popular in HR Base Camp...
Employer Guidance: Pregnant Dental Employees, Nitrous, and X-Rays
Working in a dental office means possible exposure to potential hazards during work for all employees. Most...
HR Base Camp Roundup – April 12th, 2022
The pandemic baby boom is in full swing! We’re seeing an increase in questions related to pregnancy and...
The Interactive Process with Ally Dagnino
Read the CEDR blog on Reasonable Accommodations If you have any questions about anything in this video,...
HR Base Camp Roundup – April 5th, 2022
This week in HR Base Camp and CEDR’s HR Solution Center, employers were asking about requesting applicant...
Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace Explained
Let’s start by stating the obvious – as an employer, you want to organize the work and treatment standards...
HR Base Camp Roundup – March 29th, 2022
This week in HR Base Camp and CEDR’s HR Solution Center, we heard about multiple employees quitting by text...
HR Base Camp Roundup – March 22nd, 2022
The top HR questions in HR Base Camp and CEDR’s HR Solution Center last week centered around an employee...
HR Base Camp Roundup – March 15th, 2022
There were a number of discussions around exempt and non-exempt classification this week in HR Base Camp and...
HR Base Camp Roundup – March 8th, 2022
This week in HR Base Camp and the HR Solution Center, employers asked about final pay rules when employees...
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