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The current pandemic has challenged each employer to think differently about work.  And, for the first time since the inception of our current educational systems employees with children are having to find additional balance between the needs of their employer and their family.  The considerations that need to be made, work life balance that is desired, and mandated leaves have created a perfect storm of confusion for many.  Join us to learn more about options that are working for both…

A healthy HR function in an organization is as important as the physical and mental wellbeing of a human body.  Typically, an organization may conduct an HR audit to get a clear picture of the overall status of HR in the organization and to find out whether certain systems put in place are yielding any results.  HR audits can also help organizations identify any gaps, misses or lapses with compliance activity, and the reasons for those.  Every organization plans certain…

Oregon employers administer many types of leaves, some mandated and some discretionary.  This webinar will focus on the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the relationship and differences to the Oregon Family and Medical Leave Act (OFLA).  Employers with 50 or more employees must comply with the most beneficial regulation of both while employers with fewer than 25 only need to comply with OFLA.  Depending on the decision your organization has made about discretionary leaves, these protected unpaid…

Workplace substance abuse affects all businesses, regardless of size or industry.  Of the 12.3 million American adults who are current illicit drug users, 9.4 million (77%) are employed. Substance abuse results in an impaired physical and mental condition that can create a deceptive state of euphoria, or a false sense of well-being.  Abuse is often the result of addiction and cause dependency that can be physical, mental or both.   In addition, substance abuse can create personal, family, and financial problems beyond…

The American’s with Disabilities Act is often a source of mistakes for even the most seasoned HR professional.  Each situation is unique however the process should not be unique to each situation.  In this webinar we will cover a standard process and resources to help you navigate the part of the process that can be unique like determining what information is needed and from whom, determining the reasonable accommodation, and finally communication. REGISTER HERE  Registration Information: (paragraph font) Space is…

Does your resume and interview answers reflect your talent? Are you ready for something new in your career? Do you want to know about the job market in Portland? We can assist your job search strategy and tactics by reviewing your resume and interview answers. Join our monthly Job Search Support group for tips, support, and answers.   REGISTER HERE

The current pandemic has challenged each employer to think differently about work.  And, for the first time since the inception of our current educational systems employees with children are having to find additional balance between the needs of their employer and their family.  The considerations that need to be made, work life balance that is desired, and mandated leaves have created a perfect storm of confusion for many.  Join us to learn more about options that are working for both…

No matter how carefully an organization tries to manage its employee relations and its application of policies, there will be some concerns raised and reports made.  It may be that an employee has an accident and the cause is unknown.  It could be that an employee raises a concern about sexual harassment or retaliation.  It might be that an employee alleges other employees are involved in the use of illegal substances.  It may be that a supervisor is said to…