Cristina Amyot
In today’s competitive business landscape, Human Resource Management (HRM) has emerged as an ever-critical function for organizational success. It is no wonder that many consider this department the heart and soul of their business. Recent global events have unequivocally demonstrated the paramount importance of HRM in effectively managing company risk, cultivating a productive workforce, and…
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On August 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the new version of the Form I-9, an integral document for employers that is used to verify the identity and authorization of individuals hired for employment in the U.S. The new Form I-9 and accompanying instructions have been redesigned to be easier for…
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During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers had to make significant changes to the way employees were hired and onboarded due to the physical precautions set in place across the nation. One of those changes included how employers verified an employee’s authorization to work in the United States via Form I-9. Initially announced…
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You know what they say: Change is the only constant in life. Effective July 31, 2023, New Jersey employers will need to embrace a change to their off-boarding processes in the form of new reporting mandates for all employees who separate from their organization. Form BC-10 Reporting Mandates: Immediate and Simultaneous Submission NJ employers have…
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Rules, rules, rules… they’re everywhere! Sometimes, rules can feel stifling, trivial, and sometimes even downright unnecessary. Rules help provide people with guidelines within which to conduct ourselves, and when those rules are broken, there can be serious consequences. Businesses are not immune to rules, and similarly, there are laws and regulations in place that establish…
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Employee handbooks are not just a long list of ingrained rules employees have to follow. Instead, they are a beneficial and necessary part of operating a business that helps outline your expectations of employee behavior, instructs your employees on what they need to know in order to be successful, and, quite frankly, allows you to…
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Good communication is an invaluable core competency for every organization. Oftentimes, focusing on building communication skills can be easily overlooked, but believe it or not, almost every success in an organization is grounded in effective communication. There are many different types of skills that are embedded in communication, and if executed the right way, developing…
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For many employers, managing a remote staff has presented new challenges they never had to think about before. If your organization has employees who work remotely, the main challenge you may be facing is how to effectively measure their productivity now that you do not see them daily in the office. It’s easy to think…
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When you hire a new employee, it’s important that you get off on the right foot and nurture their experience with your organization to ensure a long-lasting relationship. Two integral parts of that are the onboarding and orientation processes. Now, you may be thinking, “Wait, aren’t those the same thing?” The answer is, “No!” While…
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Human Resources is a field that has experienced a vast amount of transformation over the years. The truth is, in order to stand out in your industry, your Human Resources strategy and functions should be innovative, cohesive, and tactical. What that really means is you have to use your resources in a way that enables…
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