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Disposable Earnings

As an HR professional, you may find yourself wondering at what point you became a math teacher. When it comes to calculating disposable earnings for your employee and qualifying out how much of those earnings, if any, can be garnished, you may find yourself so caught up in math equations that you forget you’re in Human Resources. Read on to learn all you need to know about all the ins and outs of disposable earnings and the equations that will help you along the way.

Department of Labor

The Department of Labor operates many programs to help the workforce, and HR needs to keep up with changes and regulations. This article dives into what the Department of Labor does and the impact it has on employees, employers, and the economy.

Demotion

The idea of demoting an employee may be worrisome. Demotion is a delicate process that can strengthen or destroy the employee’s relationship with the company. Read on for best practices on how to guide the process positively.

Direct Deposit Authorization Form

Receiving paychecks quickly, automatically and digitally is very important to employees today. Employers need to ensure they have that option available for new hires, as well as a method to collect all the necessary information from employees in a direct deposit authorization form upon hire.

So what is a direct deposit authorization form? What should it include? And how do you go from receiving a filled out form to directly depositing employee paychecks into their bank accounts?

Direct Hire

Most of the positions in your organization may be direct hire and you might not even know it! Is that a good thing? Is that a bad thing? Read on to learn the pros and cons of direct hiring as well as some best practices to implement in your organization!

Drug Test Consent Form

Alcohol and drug use by employees and on company property can spell trouble for your business. Many employers use testing to limit the negative impact illegal drugs and alcohol can have on their business and to ensure the safety of their employees and clients.

Before you wade into the testing waters, there is a lot to consider when it comes to testing requirements and consent. This article covers the when, why, and how of drug test consent forms.

Declined Offer

You've tirelessly sourced, interviewed, and offered the job to your ideal candidate, but then the worst happens — they decline! What do you do now? Why would they decline your offer? How do you respond? Keep reading to learn all you need to know about a declined offer.

DISC Personality Assessments

DISC personality style assessments are an excellent way to improve numerous aspects of workplace culture by encouraging self-awareness and social awareness in your workforce. Self-aware employees find themselves tapping into natural talents more frequently. At the same time, a socially aware workforce decreases the propensity for conflict while increasing job satisfaction company-wide.

Dental Insurance Benefit

Are you interested in offering dental insurance benefits to your employees but don’t really know how to get started? Read on for dental insurance benefits basics and tips for selecting a good plan for your company.

DEI Training

Diversity, equity, and inclusion training, commonly referred to as DEI Training, is vital to the success of every organization. Unconscious bias, stereotyping, and discriminatory workplace culture are products of poor DEI practices and reflect an organization’s negative perceptions and unwillingness to evolve in today’s corporate landscape. Let’s break down what DEI training means.

Disability Training

There are millions of adults in the U.S. living with a disability, many with untapped skills and potential. As an employer, you can build a more diverse and inclusive work environment by training your workforce to be more aware and knowledgeable about individuals with disabilities. Continue reading to learn how.

Diversity Workplace Events

There are many studies that show teams are more efficient and productive when they are diverse. Improve your organization’s productivity, engagement, and awareness with workplace diversity events.

Depression in the Workplace

Depression in the workplace is not conquered by telling someone to “just be happy” or “get over it.” Read on to learn about depression in the workplace, the effects it has at work, signs to look out for, the factors that cause depression, and how to combat it.

Disability Discrimination

Disabilities, both visible and invisible, are a prime target for discrimination in recruiting and the workplace. Read on to learn about the types of disability discrimination, laws related to disability discrimination, and examples to help create a better employee experience.

DEI

The summer of 2020 sparked the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). DEI became a buzzword of the year, and organizations ramped up DEI efforts. As an HR professional, it's your responsibility to lead the charge on this issue. If you are intimidated by it, you are not alone. To learn how you can make a difference, continue reading.

Daily Standup Meeting

A daily standup meeting is a great opportunity for the whole team to get an overview of what the entire team is doing. This brings team members together who might not normally work closely. This meeting helps prompt team communication and collaboration.

Disability Leave

Are you comfortable dealing with your employees who have disabilities? How should you respond when an employee with a disability needs extra leave? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) isn’t all that complicated, and giving your employees disability leave is not only easy, but beneficial to your business in the long run.

Dress Code

Does your company have a dress code? Does it do what you need it to do? There are several options and a great deal of flexibility when determining the best dress code for your organization and the culture you are trying to create. Read on for help!

Drug-free Workplace

Of course you want your employees and workplace to be drug-free, and your employee handbook should present your expectations and policies around drug use. But companies who contract with federal agencies are legally bound to comply with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988. Read on to learn how to do so.

Direct Reports

Growth in your company is exciting! Nevertheless, with growth comes the question of organizing your talent effectively, including who will get direct reports. Read on to learn more about direct reports, who will have direct reports and best methods to manage direct reports.

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