5 Things Employers Need to Know About Illinois Recreational Cannabis
Recreational cannabis is the law of the land in Illinois, and beginning January 1, 2020, adults 21 and older can legally buy and use the product. This doesn’t mean that everyone will be coming to work stoned. Relax. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act has specific provisions that allow employers like you to create […]
New Protections Against Sexual Harassment: What You Need to Know
A new bill providing more protections for employees against sexual harassment and discrimination goes into effect on January 1, 2020. Changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) will require that every employer in the state provide training on the prevention of sexual harassment. The training must clearly explain sexual harassment, provide specific examples, and […]
Illinois Equal Pay Act Update: Don’t Ask Candidates How Much They Make
“What is your current salary?” Is a question you can no longer ask when interviewing a candidate for a job, thanks to a change to the Illinois Equal Pay Act that took effect on September 29, 2019. The new law, which received bipartisan support, intends to close the wage gap between men and women doing […]
We are growing…looking for HR Consultants (PT)
Looking to get back into HR?Do you want work/life balance?Is occasional work ok with you?Do you prefer to focus on results and not time? If so I am looking for an: HR Consultant My company is Focus HR, I provide project and fractional (outsourced) HR services to small businesses around the Chicagoland area. My clients […]
Just like a chef…it’s all in the preparation
Do you know what Chefs and recruiting and in common? It’s the planning. A Chef doesn’t just start cooking, and you shouldn’t just start recruiting. A Chef will review the menu, look for what’s needed, anticipate needs, and determine what to make. In recruiting, you need to do the same: review your current workforce, look […]
Employee Retention – How to increase in a small business
Your story. Do your people know why your business exists? Understanding the story of why the business was started and how it has developed into today helps people identify with the company. Purpose. Let people understand their role and how it impacts co-workers, clients, and the company. Everyone wants to have their work matter. […]
Growing Pains? HR to the rescue.
There will come a time in every company where growth may become uncomfortable – like growing pains. Just like the ones you experienced as a teenager, these can also be overcome with time and some assistance. Besides understanding what a company needs to grow – more employees, certain laws to be followed, and scalability. Scalability […]
Why Should I Care about HR?
Human Resources also focuses on the company needs by: Ensuring legal compliance Maintaining an organizational structure which supports the goals Finding the right people to work at the company Ensure high potential/performers stay Take corrective action Translate leadership objectives for communication Do you care about HR? What can happen to […]
Is your culture what you think it is?
Should my Office Manager be responsible for HR?
Many small business don’t have, need, or want a full-time HR person. However many have a trusted and responsible Office Manager. This is the person who works at the right hand of the owner or Accounting Manager. The Office Manager handles a little bit of everything: accounting, customer service, IT, and employee issues. This is […]