Human Resource Blog — SevenStarHR

Paid Leave for COVID Vaccinations Extended in New York

New York employers should be aware that paid leave for Covid-19 vaccination was recently extended to remain in effect through December 31, 2023.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 28, 2022Covid-19, Compliance, New York state lawComment

How to Keep Your Workplace Union-Free

Here are strategies employers can use to minimize the likelihood that a union would be accepted by employees.

Leadership, Employment Law, CultureJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 26, 2022union activity, tips to prevent unionizationComment

Upskilling: When an Employee Quits, Can You Recoup Their Training Costs?

Faced with a highly competitive job market, many companies have turned to upskilling and reskilling their existing workforce. But what happens when an upskilled worker leaves?

Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 14, 2022training, upskilling and reskillingComment

Are You at Risk by Classifying Staff as Independent Contractors?

Federal agencies are now coordinating efforts to investigate employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors.

7 Warning Signs of a Toxic Hybrid Work Environment

Implementing a successful hybrid workplace takes detailed planning and careful execution. Watch out for the warning signs that your hybrid culture is turning toxic.

Remote Work, Policy, CultureJacquelyn GernaeyJune 23, 2022toxic hybrid workplace cuture, remote workComment

The Key HR Metrics You Need to Measure

Tracking these metrics is a must for any business wanting to build a solid, data-driven people management strategy.

StrategyJacquelyn GernaeyJune 14, 2022hr metrics, human resource planningComment

FCRA Compliance: Keep Your Background Checks Legal

Your background checks must be FCRA compliant or you’ll contravene federal regulations. If you’re unsure of whether you’re compliant, it’s time to find out.

ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyJune 9, 2022FCRA compliance, Background checksComment

Are Your Employees Experiencing Burnout?

Burnout is a public health epidemic sweeping the nation. Here are the signs to watch for and steps to take to mitigate burnout in your workforce.

Culture, LeadershipJacquelyn GernaeyJune 2, 2022employee burnoutComment

7 Ways to Upskill and Engage Generation Z Employees

Upskilling is an effective way to fill higher-level management positions, retain great employees, and future-proof your business.

Leadership, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyMay 24, 2022generation z, upskillComment

Can Employers Regulate Workplace Romances?

Here are some steps we believe employers should consider to protect themselves, and their employees, from future harassment, retaliation, and favoritism claims.

How to Create a Performance Management System That Works

An effective performance management system can supercharge your organization.

EMPLOYER DEADLINE: New York State Employers Must Notify Employees of Electronic Monitoring

There is a rapidly approaching deadline to notify and collect employees’ signed acknowledgments relating to employers’ employee electronic monitoring activities.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyApril 29, 2022hr compliance, New York’s Civil Rights LawComment