by jenny | Jul 1, 2021 | Tips
By Holly Lancaster, Recruiting Director at KMA Human Resources Not so long ago, the idea of interviewing a job applicant over video was considered an inadequate way of evaluating a candidate’s potential. But after a year of shifting so much of what we do...
by hanna | Mar 5, 2021 | Employee Relations, Tips
From the Pros at the 24 Hour HR Support Center In an ideal world, communication would be easy. We’d immediately know exactly what to say or write. Emails, Slack messages, and reply threads would practically write themselves. And there’d be no confusion about what...
by hanna | Mar 5, 2021 | Tips
From the Pros at the 24 Hour HR Support Center In the past year, many employers who would never have considered a remote work arrangement discovered that it was not only possible, but in some (or many) ways preferable to how they worked before. As a result, many...
by kma team | Jun 9, 2020 | Compliance, General HR News, Labor Laws, Tips, Trends
Unemployment fraud is on the rise and adding to employer and employee challenges. Here is some guidance on what you can do about it, and how you can stop it: When fraud is suspected, it should be reported by employers or individuals. Maine –...
by kayla | May 5, 2020 | Culture, Employee Relations, General HR News, Safety, Tips
(from the 24-Hour HR Support Center) The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. People have experienced financial hardship, additional challenges with childcare and school cancellations, job loss, reduced hours, sickness, and grief. The...
by kma team | Mar 3, 2020 | General HR News, KMA News, Planning, Policies, Safety, Tips
As we continue to monitor developments with the coronavirus, everyone is understandably concerned. Here are some general employment practices, procedures, and resources for business leaders as we continue to analyze this emerging situation. Strategies to Consider...
