The HR Base Camp Blog

For many owners and managers, the prospect of bringing on a student intern — especially an unpaid one — for help checking off a few long-delayed tasks seems like too good of an opportunity to miss. But, when bringing an intern or temporary employee in, it’s important to make sure that you’re classifying that person […]

In the fall of 2021, it seemed like states were coming out with new rules around vaccine mandates practically every other day. That trend has definitely slowed down, but it hasn’t stopped completely.  New rules around vaccine mandates continue to roll out and, in some cases, vaccine mandates are being withdrawn. Below, we provide a […]

You set your keys down on your kitchen counter after a long, full day. Even though you’re trying to decompress with a relaxing cup of…tea (definitely just tea), your mind is still spinning with unmade decisions from your day.  Did that interview with the candidate actually go well? Or are you just in a really […]

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 […]

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 […]