HR Mavericks

HR Maverick

Chase Cragun, VP of Recruiting USU MHR

Chase Cragun, VP of Recruiting USU MHR

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Chase carries HR experience in training, recruiting, labor and employee relations, team leadership, and as a generalist. He is always building and expanding on his skills as well as looking for ways to augment his network. When he can, he looks for ways to give back by mentoring new/upcoming HR professionals.

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

Be results oriented. Companies want to hire those who can get them results and achieve quantifiable goals. Market yourself as such and you will increase your value proposition.

HR Encyclopedia articles written by Chase Cragun, VP of Recruiting USU MHR:

HIPAA

Understanding HIPAA is an essential part of being compliant in the workplace. As an HR professional, you will come across sensitive information, including medical information. Read below to learn more about the industry standards relating to HIPAA so you can continue with confidence that you are doing things right.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

You've probably heard about the Family and Medical Leave Act. This law can be challenging to understand. Does it apply to your company, and if so, how do you stay in compliance with it? What are the consequences if you don't? Here are the basics to know as you begin to learn about this important aspect of HR work. Disclaimer: The below article on FMLA is not, nor should be used as, official training material for the FMLA certification test as offered by the Department of Labor. This is simply information on the basics of FMLA. Consult DOL.gov if you wish to pursue an actual FMLA certification or want the fine details.

Strategic HR

Human Resources not only plays an important administrative role inside a company; you can also play a strategic function. Done right, strategic Human Resources can accelerate results in a company and increase profits. This article will cover some of the basics of this topic and share some ways you can begin to be even more valuable to your organization.

Unions

As an HR professional, it is important to be prepared for any challenge that may present itself. One of these challenges may come in the form of working with a labor union. It’s crucial to understand the laws and practices behind unions in order to avoid lawsuits, strikes and ethical violations. This article will talk about unions, their history, HR responsibilities concerning them, and general tips on working with labor unions.

Tuition Reimbursement

Those who understand retention know that turnover is costly. Contrary to old school business, modern employees only stay with a company for an average of 2-5 years. It’s imperative that companies create initiatives to lengthen retention and develop their workforce to meet future needs.

Have you considered tuition reimbursement as a possible solution to this? Take a look and see if tuition reimbursement is right for your company.