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Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson

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Heather is an experienced HR and Employee Relations professional with a strong background in compliance. Heather is an advocate for learning and enjoys mentoring others to help them grow and learn. As a Society for Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), she earned her bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from Western Governors University and is currently obtaining her Juris Master in Employment Law and HR Risk Management from Florida State University. Heather currently serves on the Board of Directors for Utah State SHRM and has spoken at several conferences helping the new HR professionals with tips for success. She also is a mentor with LevelNext helping to educate others in HR as well as assisting with resume writing and social media optimization. When Heather is not spending time on her education or sharing her passion for the HR world, she can be found spending time with her family, playing pool, or helping create monsters for Fear Factory Haunted House here in Salt Lake as a part of the makeup team.

What words of advice and encouragement would you give to someone just starting out in HR?

Don't be afraid to ask for help! HR is an area where we should be constantly learning. Ask questions, reach out, build your network, and do your research!

HR Encyclopedia articles written by Heather Anderson:

Progressive Discipline

How do I address conduct concerns or performance issues? How can I make sure my company is consistent and fair in disciplinary practices? Progressive discipline is an easy way to have clear communication on consequences for failing to follow rules or meet performance standards.

Holiday Pay

Holiday Pay! What is it? How does it work? Do you have to offer it?

Labor Market

What is a labor market? How does it impact HR, and why should you care about it? Read on to learn more about how this key area can help you meet your recruiting objectives.

Employment Discrimination

The word discrimination gets thrown around a lot. But what does it really mean? How do we identify when it’s happening and what do we need to do about it?

Employment Litigation

In HR, you hear all about protecting the company, being fair and inclusive and documenting everything in case of legal action. But what is legal action? What should you do if you end up facing it?

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Is sexual orientation discrimination happening in your workplace? If so, how do you stop it?