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HR Hero white papers provide a free, in-depth look into best practices for Human Resources professionals. Each white paper offers news and advice for building and maintaining a productive and legally compliant workplace. Browse through our collection to find guidance addressing your current challenges.
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What to Expect in 2012 from the DOL, Supreme Court, Health Care Reform, and More Learn what you can expect from these programs and entities for the coming year. January 2012 Download Now |
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HR's Guide to Workers' Comp With this all-new HR Hero White Paper, you'll learn workers' comp basics, including a lexicon of helpful terms, a workers' comp checklist to help you manage the process, and information about your employees' role in workplace safety. May 2012 Download Now |
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Dress Code Policy: Fashion Statement or Too Sexy for the Job? Learn how to fashion and enforce a legally sound dress code policy that works for your organization with this all-new HR Hero White Paper. March 2012 Download Now |
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Welcome Home: Your Legal and Ethical Obligation to Returning Troops and Their Families Learn your obligations to vetarans under USERRA and FMLA. December 2011 Download Now |
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Progressive Discipline: How to Make It Work Learn how to create and implement an effective progressive discipline policy. October 2011 Download Now |
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Preparing for Natural Disasters and Other Bad Stuff This white paper will help you develop a crisis management plan, outlining what you should do before, during, and after a disaster. August 2011 Download Now |
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Attacked at the Pump: How to Help Employees Cope with Rising Gas Prices Learn how helping employees deal with the gas price hike can be beneficial to your organization. May 2011 Download Now |
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How to Combat Workplace Violence Learn how to spot potential problem employees early and effectively combat violence in the workplace. February 2011 Download Now |
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What to Expect from Legislators, Regulators, and Lawmakers in 2011 (Oh Yeah, and Health Care, Too) Learn how to prepare for changes and get a better understanding about what you can expect from legislators, regulators, lawmakers, and health care in the 2011. January 2011 Download Now |
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Holidays in the Workplace: How to Navigate the Tricky Intersection of Religion, Celebration, and Bonuses Learn how to help your workforce enjoy the holidays while respecting traditional and religious beliefs with the free White Paper, Holidays in the Workplace. December 2010 Download Now |
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What to Expect When Your Employee Is Expecting Potential legal pitfalls loom when dealing with pregnant employees and new parents. Learn how to legally accommodate your "expecting" employees with this free whitepaper. October 2010 Download Now |
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A Guide to Obama's Health Care Reform Learn how health care reform will impact your policies and get a timeline of the changes/provisions you must have in place with the HR Hero White Paper, A Guide to Obama's Health Care Reform. July 2010 Download Now |
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The New NLRB:What Can We Expect from the Obama Appointees? As many employers already know, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) plays a signifi cant role in the development and enforcement of national labor policies. June 2010 Download Now |
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A Discussion with Hilda Solis: DOL Sets 2010 Priorities On February 24, 2009, Hilda L. Solis was confirmed as the Secretary of Labor. In this FREE HR Hero White Paper, Solis reveals the DOL's top priorities for 2010, including new wage & hour enforcement initiatives, the new "Misclassification Initiative" and the industries the Department is planning to target for violations. March 2010 Download Now |
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2010 Employment Law Guide The push for same-sex partner benefits in the workplace is gaining momentum (Obama recently extended benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees), EFCA could rear its ugly head after Congress passes health care reform. January 2010 Download Now |
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From Swine Flu to Bad Attitudes: How to Fight Employee Presenteeism Whether it's the H1N1 virus or the common cold, when one employee comes to work sick, everyone at your organization is at risk for infection. This behavior is referred to as "presenteeism". November 2009 Download Now |
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SAMPLE POLICY: Pandemics and H1N1 Influenza Policy The CDC is urging employers to prepare NOW for a possible flu pandemic. The H1N1 virus is expected to infect up to 50% of the U.S. population. Learn how to prepare your organization for a flu outbreak with the FREE HR Hero Sample Policy: Pandemics and H1N1 Influenza Policy! October 2009 Download Now |
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AUDIO BRIEFING: Employment Law Experts on Obama Labor & Enforcement Agenda Learn about probable new laws, initiatives, enforcement targets, and policy positions under the Obama administration that will soon alter the way you manage your workforce. September 2009 Listen Now |
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Avoid Costly Litigation, Agency Action with Employee and Supervisor Training According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employees filed 82,792 more discrimination charges against private-sector employers in 2008 than in 2007. September 2009 Download Now |
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Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor: What Her Judicial Record Means For Employers What does the appointment of Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court mean for employers? July 2009 Download Now |
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Business Writing: Effective Techniques for HR and Supervisors Learn how to master the written word and produce written documentation that will hold up in court. June 2009 Download Now |
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Health Care Outlook for Employers Find out what to expect from the Obama administration when it comes to health care and legislation impacting your health-benefit policies. April 2009 Download Now |
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What the Obama Stimulus Plan Means for Employers: COBRA, Benefits, and More Learn the new obligations under the stimulus package and how ARRA's key provisions will affect HR. March 2009 Download Now |
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Downsizing: Getting It Right from Termination to Engaging the Survivors Learn how to downsize with the sensitivity and documentation necessary to help your organization recover in a troubled economy. January 2009 Download Now |
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What's Next? Seven Possible New Employment Laws HR Pros Should Know About Refresh your memory on the seven employment laws you need to know to shield your organization from legal entanglements. November 2008 Download Now |
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Giving Thanks: How to Show Employees They're #1 Without Breaking the Bank Engage and reward your workforce using budget-minded motivators. November 2008 Download Now |
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Campaign '08: Employment Issues and Legislation Learn how six pieces of post-election legislation will directly impact the way you do business. October 2008 Download Now |
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Bottom-Line Recruiting: Six Ways to Hire Smart You can't afford to hire the wrong person. This white paper will show you exactly what to look for and how to spot red flags in resumes. September 2008 Download Now |
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Five Alternatives to a RIF If you are facing a RIF, explore better alternatives for your company. July 2008 Download Now |
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