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Breaking Down Silos: How One Exec is Blending Legal and HR to Drive Stronger Leadership What happens when legal acumen meets people strategy at the executive level? In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I sat down with Joshua Horenstein, the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer & Corporate Secretary at […]
In the latest HRchat episode, I talk with Jocelyn King, CEO and Founder of VirgilHR, a SaaS solution empowering HR professionals to make smart, compliant employment and labor law decisions in real-time. HR has been the passion and focus of Jocelyn’s entire career as she’s supported high-growth technology start-ups and public companies throughout her tenure. […]
Balancing state and federal laws, managing diverse workforces, and fostering a positive company culture can be challenging. But at its heart, employee relations is about people—building trust, creating understanding, and finding ways to connect in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways. Whether you are an HR professional new to the field or a seasoned expert, here […]
Employers neglecting checks on the legal employability of their staff under UK law may be under fire warns Susie Thomson of Matrix Security Watchdog. The UK Government’s recent five-point plan to regulate immigration involves a substantial increase in penalties for companies employing illegal immigrant workers. Last year, violating this rule would cost an employer up […]
Falsified Information in Candidate Screening Fake and falsified references are on the rise, and they pose a significant threat to businesses in all industries, including the finance and the public sector. In today’s competitive job market, many job seekers are resorting to providing fraudulent information during the hiring process. Reference checks are an integral part […]
New Canadian legal app LawVo, has announced the launch of its virtual, easy-to-use and transparent platform to help match clients with lawyers. With a mission of bringing “Better Law” to consumers, LawVo is making the legal industry more accessible as a simple and affordable one-stop-shop solution for finding tailored services. Designed to meet the complex and diverse […]
Easy access to legal help is critical for employees to ensure that their rights are protected, and they can navigate the complexities of the legal system with confidence. It can provide peace of mind for employees, increase their sense of security and lead to a healthier, more productive workplace. In HRchat episode 554, we focus […]
Employee Law Need-To-Knows Employment laws are primarily made to protect the workers from unfair practices and wrongdoings of employers. The statutes in the applicable federal laws provide them protection and due compensation along with essential benefits. Without them, the employees are vulnerable to manipulation, threats, and other issues that may compromise their mental and physical […]
Wrongful termination claims can be filed in court when an employee feels they were let go for an inadequate reason. Many of these claims are because the employer is deemed to have broken some laws and regulations or not followed the correct termination procedures. The problem is that wrongful terminations are often misunderstood and, as […]
After reading several business articles about the steps to take to start your own business, you might think you’re ready to hit the ground running. There’s every reason to believe you’ve got the skills and drive to build a business from the ground up, but it doesn’t have to be something you do on your […]