What the Heck Is Happening in HR?

July 1 will be upon us soon.  Florida companies may have a new regulation- e-Verify.  What is it?  What do you do about it?   #HR #talentacquisition #recruitment #orientation #hire #I-9 Follow link to our Podcast Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer⁠

An important cornerstone for hiring, performance expectations, and compensation is job descriptions.  One student asked how often job descriptions should be updated.  #HR#jobdescriptions #compensation #organization #training #performance #eadership#talentacquisiton Follow link to our Podcast Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer⁠

Engage their head and heart!  Create a pipeline of talent!  Shake up your assumptions.   Learn more about the popular and upcoming #TalentAcquisition class offered by #USFCTPE. #HR #staffing #recruitment #leaders #businessowners#orientation #onboarding Follow link to our Podcast Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer⁠

FPHRA Upcoming Conference #Florida #Public #HR Association Follow link to our Podcast Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer⁠

Learn about a very established #HR Association for #public entities #governmentjobs Follow link to our Podcast Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer⁠

Overtime for a $200k annual pay? Titles don’t matter.  And a high annual pay might not matter! The #SCOTUS got involved in this one. Remember, generally, 3 tests for exempt status-salary basis pay, a salary of $684 or more, and a thorough duties test. #hr #businessowner #leadership Follow link to our Podcast Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer⁠

We are kicking off May with a bit of a rant about training.  It isn’t a benefit! Stop acting like you are doing the employee a favor.   It is needed for an employee to do their job!   #learninganddevelopment#training #learnersareearners #hr #businessowners  #leadership #benefits Follow link to our Podcast Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer⁠

Did you know that your employment status with your employer is up to your employer? Are you an employer ready to change your employees to “1099ers”so you don’t have to "deal with them?” Listen to employment lawyer David Milkas explain the issues you may create for yourself, your business, and your employees.  #flsa#hr #businessowner #1099 #independentcontractor  LinkedIn   linkedin.com/in/dav...

The PUMP Act goes into effect on April 28!  Yes, it was signed into law on December 29, 2022 but is effective this month.   It is time to be sure you are compliant!  In this update to a January podcast, learn which DOL Fact Sheet will give you the day to read details. Do you know the time limits?  How it affects exempt employees? Teachers? Don’t guess-get informed. #podcast#FLSA #PUMP #benefits #w...

What happens when people work in more than one place under common ownership? And what can responsible business owners do? Learn more on this recent Wage and Hour Investigation.  #DOL#FLSA #WHD #hospitality #tips #HR #bizowners #restaurants Follow link to our Podcast Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer⁠

Flourish is the Theme for 2023 Annual HR Conference for the Suncoast HR Management Association A one day Conference on April 12th at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater To find out more visit the suncoasthr.org Follow link to our Podcast Disclaimer ⁠⁠⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer

Lots has changed on the background screening front.  You can get a social media screening with information redacted so you don’t get in hot water!  And the national scene is changing. Listen to our interview with  @Danielle Davis from @Atlantic Employee Screening Backgrounds are in the foreground today on “What the Heck is Happening in HR!”    #backgroundscreenings#talentacquisition #staffing #rec...

“Can we still laugh in the workplace?”  Laughter and fun is important in a vibrant community of work.   Join us as we chat with June Cline (junecline.com) about what laughter can do for you and those around you.   http://linkedin.com/in/june-cline-comedic-keynote-speaker-and-executive-consultant-264547 #fun#laughter #humorinworkplace #employeerelations #hr #leadership Follow link to our Podcast Di...

Recruitment Businesses should always be recruiting.  Do not just place an ad. Be thoughtful on how you are hiring people, how you are interviewing people and how they match your values. Places to consider Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Development Organizations The main purpose of recruitment is to figure out what the existing and future needs of the organization would b...

Managerial Courage in HR What is Managerial Courage? It's dispensing direct and actionable feedback, its being open and direct with others without intimidation, and it needs to be respectable, you're dealing with prickly situations, you're making timely decisions your holding yourself accountable and it is ok to be a disruptor.  Speak up in a safe environment. Create a safe environment so tha...

Common HR Mistakes Title Change to Manager or higher will still quality for overtime Policy handbook changes/updates Training just do it! Lack of documentation  Lack of communication between leaders and managers towards employees 4 C's Clear consistent constant communication Poor or lack of job descriptions.  How is success measured? Is pay correct?  Lack of HR Resources HR person w...

Raises are an important part of peoples ability to stay working with you.  Percentage given but what does it mean and how is it calculated? Is the set percentage what payroll can afford, is it across the board for all employees, is it the average percentage given, do high performers receive more, do non performers get less? Explain and communicate to employees why the raise is what it is. Exa...

Culture is so 2020 Values aren't culture they are community. What is the community you have? Different groups who come together under a common vision, mission and values. Culture isn't where it's at anymore. #HR #HRLAW #Leaders #businessowners #ADA #EEOC #FLSA #breaks #minimumwage #minipodcast #podcast #learnersareearners https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcastdisclaimer

Speak Out Act signed into legislation in December of 2022. It makes it easier for employees to speak out against sexual harassment or assault in workplace by limiting the scope of non disclosure and non disparagement agreement.   #HR #HRLAW #Leaders #businessowners #ADA #EEOC #FLSA #breaks #minimumwage #minipodcast #podcast #learnersareearners https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/Acmh525/podcast...

Since 2009 Federal minimum wage $7.25 and for tipped employees $2.13 that is the minimum wage unless your state has something higher.  26 states had increase in 2023 in minimum wage. Tipped employees less because there is the assumption that they are receiving tips. #HR #HRLAW #Leaders #businessowners #ADA #EEOC #FLSA #breaks #minimumwage #minipodcast #podcast #learnersareearners https://lp.consta...

PWFA The Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act has added “ADA-like” language. Just passed in December with the budget bill. Yes, we have a Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Some may consider this redundant. No matter what you think- here comes the law and PWFA 101! Different than The Pregnancy Discrimination Act in 1978 that prohibits employers from denying jobs or other opportunities, due to pregnancy , chi...

PUMP A law that expands protection for nursing mothers was part of the budget bill signed in December 2022. Here is a primer on PUMP that expands what was started with the ACA. Providing Urgent Maternal Protection for Nursing Mothers Act.  It means you need to provide accommodations to cover salaried employees and others.  Two years of accommodations provided to employees.  Space to express, needs...

Respect for Marriage Act Signed by President Biden in December of 2022, this makes law the right to marry the same sex, across races, national origin, and ethnicity. It confirmed legal protection for same sex marriage. It does not require states to issue same sex state licenses. However it must be recognized if married in a different state. Provides legal protection for those that marry across rac...

Interview with Kevin Hettinger SPHR, SHRM-SCP, HR Leader, Culture Enthusiast and Leadership Mentor. #HR #bizowners #talentacquisition #hiring #entrepreneurs #leadership #business #workplace #workplaceculture #compensation #employeebenefits #salaries #learning #training #HRlaw #employmentlaw  #healthcare #orientation #onboarding #retention #metrics  #startups #safety #covid #WFH https://lp.constant...

Interview with Kevin Hettinger SPHR, SHRM-SCP, HR Leader, Culture Enthusiast and Leadership Mentor. He began his HR Career Seminole Tribe of Florida--- a Sovereign Nation. He worked with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa.  #HR #bizowners #talentacquisition #hiring #entrepreneurs #leadership #business #workplace #workplaceculture #compensation #employeebenefits #salaries #learning #training...