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Essential Safety Policies - Binder/Book

A strong workplace safety program will boost productivity and your employee's morale. BLR's Essential Safety Policies is an authoritative source of guidance and information to which managers and supervisors can turn not only in situations where the "right" course of action is unclear, but also in cases where they are tempted to act on memory or instinct. Learn more

5 Steps to Legal Background Checks That Really Work

Hiring new employees is expensive and time-consuming—and if you hire the wrong person, the trouble and expense can be endless. Whether handled by supervisors and managers or assigned to a centralized human resources (HR) department, hiring decisions are among the most important decisions made in any company. Learn more

HR Training to Avoid Lawsuits, Audits, and Fines-Print Version

Human Resources (HR) training is a major responsibility. Whether you’re a training professional, a veteran of company training, or have just been asked to take over or start up a training program, you have a lot riding on your shoulders. Learn more

Broadbanding For Compensation Success – Print version

Before plunging into a new system, you need to make sure that you know what broadbanding can and will achieve, and how it will support the organization’s overall mission.

If you’re considering a broadbanding program, it’s a good time to review and analyze your entire compensation system, keeping the following three steps in mind:

1. Senior management and individual line management determine the best approach and timing for implementing broadbands.

2. Specific work teams develop job families and competencies. Teams may be structured vertically or horizontality across functions.

3. Supervisors are trained to administer the program and to communicate with employees about broadbanding and its role in managing careers within your organization.

Properly planned and implemented (in the right environment and for the right reasons), broadbanding can save time and money while developing multitalented employees and a more flexible reward system.