And so, it begins. Had my first client call today with an employee who wants to work from home because of Coronavirus fears. Mind you, nobody at her place of work has been sick, or tested positive for Coronavirus. She isn’t sick, and is not claiming to be sick. This is a manufacturing facility, too,…
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NYS Sexual Harassment Requirements for Employers: Don’t Just Comply Because It’s the Law, Comply Because it is the Right Thing To Do
How does the New York State Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Rules for Employers change the workplace in New York State? Truthfully, it depends. Good companies have had policies, investigation procedures and training programs in place for decades, that’s right – decades. But the landscape has changed, so employers, even the ones with good policies…
The Building Blocks that Allow HR to Become a Strategic Function
Any number of magazine articles and publications argue Human Resources (HR) should be “at the table” as a key part of corporate strategy. While that is true, I believe that it is a position that is earned in a very logical progression within an organization. But what is this progression? A helpful model is Maslow’s…
Employers: Are You Ready for 2018?
On behalf of the staff at Saratoga Human Resources Solutions, we hope 2017 has been a successful year for your business, and that you are looking forward to continued success in 2018. Saratoga Human Resources Solutions has recently grown to ensure we continue to meet the service needs of our customers. We are pleased…
The Albany Law Prohibiting Inquiries Regarding Salary Can Be an Opportunity
The recent announcement of a law in Albany County that prohibits employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s wage history is really an opportunity for employers to take control of this topic. Instead of guessing at how much to pay an applicant, or instead of relying on a “free” wage information web page, consider developing…