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Leanne Valentin

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By: | May 12, 2020
Under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), every employer is responsible for maintaining a safe, OSHA-compliant workplace. This involves following certain, industry-specific safety standards, in addition to providing safety training so employees have the skills and knowledge to safely do their work. The benefits of employee training cannot be overstated: Fewer workplace accidents,... read more
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By: | Nov 15, 2019
The workforce is changing … and so are we. Take the immensely popular HRdirect Attendance Calendar form. In addition to eliminating the paper-form design and turning it into an online calendar, we’ve developed new digital features to meet the needs of your business. These changes not only improve the appearance of the Attendance Calendar app... read more
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By: | Jun 03, 2019
With numerous high-profile and alarming cases of harassment making news in recent years, the takeaways are clear. Workplace harassment is a pervasive issue across the nation, and businesses of all sizes must take proactive steps to prevent it. In addition to an anti-harassment policy, the most meaningful way to protect your business from problematic behavior... read more
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By: | Jan 02, 2019
Sure, you recognize the value of clear, concise workplace policies. But do you know which policies are “must haves” and which are “good to haves”? What is the legal language you must include – and how do you get the policies in everyone’s hands? The new Company Policies Smart App provides an affordable electronic solution... read more
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By: | Mar 22, 2018
By now, you’ve probably noticed a clear theme with our Smart Apps: a typically time-consuming and paper-intensive process is transformed with an easy-to-use online solution. The latest addition to the family of Smart Apps, the Time Off Request app, is no exception. This new app is a simple and affordable way to capture and oversee... read more
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By: | Jan 29, 2018
In an ideal world, employees would always work at peak performance — and they’d never break the rules. But we know that’s not realistic. At some point in their careers, most managers must deal with employee misconduct, poor performance, policy violations and other troublesome issues. And, as with most employee-management responsibilities, this involves careful documentation... read more