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What to Do about Personnel Problems in [Your State] on CD-ROM

Binder / Newsletter

Get the solutions to personnel problems in YOUR state with this outstanding state-specific resource. This product covers over 100 key personnel areas--indexed by HR topic and includes two monthly newsletters. Free updates 6 times per year.

  • This human resource management reference is a comprehensive tool for solving HR issues and ensuring compliance with state and federal employment law.
  • Get clear, straightforward answers surrounding the federal and state human resource laws that apply to your organization--find out what they mean and how to comply.
  • You won't find another resource with such a comprehensive collection of state human resource laws along with expert analysis of labor law issues.
  • Our customers find this human resource development tool absolutely essential in keeping up with ever-changing HR regulations.
  • You get sample personnel forms, personnel policies, and human resource articles designed to make compliance and training easier for you!
  • What to Do about Personnel Problems in [Your State] on CD-ROM $399.00 [Add to Cart]
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Disaster Preparedness

HR managers learn to deal with applicable laws related to recent terrorist attacks while helping employees deal with new concerns related to such things as business travel, bomb threats, and an array of possible disasters.

  • This 21-page special report will help HR managers deal with applicable laws related to recent terrorist attacks.
  • Help employees cope with and deal with their concerns regarding business travel, mail-handling, bomb threats, and more.
  • Take a look at a sample military leave policy; bomb threat policy; no-solicitation, no-descrimination policy; along with other issues of concern in the workplace.

Format: Binder

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Age & Attitudes - DVD

Produced by ABC News

Compared to job seekers under the age of forty, It takes "older" workers 64% longer to find jobs. Today there are 1.5 million older workers looking for work. re they fossils...or the key to future profitability? AGE & ATTITUDES is a hard hitting ABC NEWS Prime Time Live special report.

Diane Sawyer leads a team of discrimination testers undercover to get a first hand look at what may be America's most costly waste of of talent and human energy. Experts say age discrimination is even harder to detect han race or gender bias. Many job interviewers aren't even aware they are discriminating. This program and discussion guide will help viewers gain new insights and turn the tables on age discrimination. Valuable, talented workers over forty are being left on the doorsteps of the work place. AGE & ATTITUDES will help managers and supervisors look at potential hires in a new way.

Inlcudes: 16 minute DVD or VHS video and discussion guide>

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Legal and Effective Employment Terminations - DVD

The statistics are simply staggering: more than eight times out of ten, a judge will rule in favor of an employee suing your organization for wrongful termination. This vital video program will provide your supervisors with a step-by-step approach to protecting your organization from these costly lawsuits. It takes a glimpse at both sides of termination (employer and employee) and will teach your managers how to prepare for and conduct a successful termination meeting.

  • Progressive discipline
  • The termination meeting
  • Conducting exit interviews
  • Avoiding the legal firing line

Includes: 20 minute DVD or VHS, 10 desk references and comprehensive leader's guide. CD-ROM also available.

  • Legal and Effective Employment Terminations - DVD $595.00 [Add to Cart]
  • Legal and Effective Employment Terminations: VHS Rental $225.00 [Add to Cart]
  • Legal and Effective Employment Terminations: Preview $0.00 [Add to Cart]
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Legal Briefs: Workplace Violence: A Legal Role (Complete Set)

Making the workplace safe from violence is a high priority for organizations today. But there is a realrisk of legal liability as well. Because of workplace violence, organizations have been sued for negligent hiring and retention, constructive discharge, and failure to provide a secure environment. This new Legal Briefs module will help insure your managers know their legal obligation and the actions they can take to keep your workplace safe and out of court. This program also provides specific instructions on how to appropriately and legally investigate rumors, do background checks and employment screenings, and more.

Key Learning Points:

  • How to approach pre-employment screenings, what types of questions to ask references-and how to avoid illegal questions, misuse of information, and negligent hiring
  • How to respond appropriately and immediately to acts of employee temper
  • How to respond to an employee who makes threat towards an outsider
  • How to investigate rumors of threats and maintain confidentiality
  • And more

Support materials for the Harassment and Discrimination module include:

  • 17 Minute Video
  • Facilitator Guide
  • Pre-session assessment
  • Post-session assessment
  • 10-pk, Manager's Desk Reference Guide (Additional Guides: $49.95/10-pk)
  • Legal Briefs: Workplace Violence: A Legal Role (Complete Set) $495.00 [Add to Cart]
  • Legal Briefs: Workplace Violence: A Legal Role (Basic Kit) $495.00 [Add to Cart]
  • Legal Briefs: Workplace Violence - VHS Preview $0.00 [Add to Cart]
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Managing Safety from The HR Desk - Binder

This practical safety handbook designed for the HR manager with safety responsibilities gives you the guidance and tools to develop and implement a successful workplace safety and health program.

Includes the role of the safety manager, how to obtain management support, the differences between safety law and employment law, how to identify hazards and neutralize their dangers, and OSHA and state safety regulations and the tools for achieving compliance.

Practical chapters show you how to keep your employees safe and keep OSHA away from your door:

  • Set the stage for safety success
  • Get familiar with OSHA
  • Meet your legal obligations
  • Identify, eliminate, and control hazards
  • Model safety programs and policies
  • Model safety checklists and training guides
  • Managing Safety from The HR Desk - Binder $199.99 [Add to Cart]
Legal Briefs: Workplace Privacy (Complete Set)

Do your mangers clearly understand the rules about privacy in the workplace? This program examines employees' right to privacy and your organization's rights to protect its information and property. Managers will learn how to effectively and legally establish, document, communicate and enforce policies regarding privacy.

Learning Point Highlights:

  • Outlines the rules concerning privacy in the workplace
  • Differentiates individuals as well as organizations privacy rights
  • Gives managers techniques to deal with privacy issues

Complete Training Kit Components: DVD, VHS (16 minutes), Facilitator Guide (multiple agenda options), Ten Desk Reference Guides, Online Program Resources and Trainer Pack

Basic Kit Components: VHS (16 minutes), Facilitator Guide (multiple agenda options), Ten Desk Reference Guides and Online Program Resources

  • Legal Briefs: Workplace Privacy (Basic Set) $495.00 [Add to Cart]
  • Legal Briefs: Workplace Privacy (Complete Set) $695.00 [Add to Cart]
  • Legal Briefs: Workplace Privacy - VHS Preview $0.00 [Add to Cart]
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Winning Workforce: Raising Your Employees' Awareness DVD Series

Winning Workforce: Raising Your Employees' Awareness Video Series helps you train your employees on sensitive issues that may affect productivity, create a hostile work environment, or pose a legal threat to your organization.

Winning Workforce: Raising Your Employees' Awareness packs vital information into four attention-grabbing videos ... each covering a sensitive training topic in just 10 minutes or less. These hard-hitting videos will help provide understanding and awareness on sensitive issues and help employees understand how they can make a difference.

Available on DVD and VHS, the Winning Workforce: Raising Your Employees' Awareness series includes:

  • Diversity and Discrimination - Discusses different forms of discrimination and the benefits of diversity.
  • Substance Abuse in the Workplace -Describes how drugs and alcohol affect the work environment, warning signs of drug use, how drug abusers can get help, and the benefits of an alcohol and drug-free workplace.
  • Sexual Harassment -Defines sexual harassments, what constitutes it, and the laws involved. Discusses how sexual harassment can be avoided and the benefits of doing so.
  • Violence in the Workplace - Covers the different forms of violence, warning signs of potential violence, how to handle potentially violent situations, and the benefits of a non-hostile work environment.

Great for new and experienced trainers alike, this helpful tool includes a list of questions to help facilitate discussion and information on how to easily add company-specific information and policies to your training session. Each program also includes the following:

  • (1) Closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with extra bonus features) or VHS, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
  • (1) Trainer's Guide - Gives answers to the encounter scenarios and suggested comments to potential outcomes based on drivers' reactions.
  • (10) Employee Skill Cards - Recap key points from training and make a convenient reference for your employees.

  • Winning Workforce: Raising Your Employees' Awareness DVD Series $599.00 [Add to Cart]
  • Winning Workforce: Raising Your Employees' Awareness Video Series $599.99 [Add to Cart]
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HR Orientation for Employees

Give your new employees a complete HR orientation ... in just 25 minutes!

HR Orientation for Employees is a ready-to-use training program that will make your job easier. With this affordable, timesaving program, you can give new hires a complete overview of key human resources topics in just one short session!

The HR Orientation for Employees program helps you improve employee morale, reduce turnover, increase workplace safety, avoid costly litigation, boost worker productivity, and cut training prep time. A 25-minute video covers 10 essential HR topics that affect new employees:

  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Diversity
  • Preventing sexual harassment
  • Drug-free workplace
  • Preparing for an emergency
  • Personal safety and security
  • Preventing workplace violence
  • Personal wellness
  • Dealing with change

The program includes...

  • (1) 25-minute VHS video - Combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
  • (1) Leader's Guide - Guide for program leaders also includes an emergency information sheet that the trainer can customize with company-specific detail.
  • (1) Training Log - Helps trainers record essential details.

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Legal Briefs: Substance Abuse ( Complete Kit)

The Manager's Role in Creating & Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace

You suspect an employee is "under the influence" while on the job. How do you deal with the situation without putting the organization at risk of a costly lawsuit? This program helps managers deal with the tough problems involving substance abuse in the workplace. Help your managers legally maintain a safe, drug-free work environment on and offsite.

Learning Point Highlights:

  • Outlines procedures for addressing employee substance abuse
  • Advises managers on maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace
  • Provides insight into the legal aspects of substance abuse

Complete Training Kit Components: DVD, VHS (17 minutes), Facilitator Guide (multiple agenda options), Ten Desk Reference Guides, Online Program Resources and Trainer Pack

Basic Kit Components: VHS (17 minutes), Facilitator Guide (multiple agenda options), Ten Desk Reference Guides and Online Program Resources

  • Legal Briefs: Substance Abuse ( Basic Kit) $495.00 [Add to Cart]
  • Legal Briefs: Substance Abuse ( Complete Kit) $695.00 [Add to Cart]
  • Legal Briefs: Substance Abuse - VHS Preview $0.00 [Add to Cart]
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CMV Driver Basics Training Program - DVD

Ready-to-deliver training covers the four topics in which entry-level drivers must be trained.

Easy-to-use and ready-to-deliver, this new program is designed to help you meet the training requirements for entry-level CMV drivers (49 CFR Part 380). It's also great training for your veteran drivers!

The program focuses on the four specific topics that must be covered in driver training:

  • Driver Qualification
  • Driver Wellness
  • Hours of Service*
  • Whistleblower Protection
The CMV Driver Basics training program includes the following components:
  • (1) 40-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with extra bonus features) or VHS, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
  • (1) Trainer's Guide - Gives answers to the encounter scenarios and suggested comments to potential outcomes based on drivers' reactions.
  • (11) Driver Handbooks - Review key points and include a quiz to check trainees’ understanding of the material.
  • (10) Certificates of Training
  • (1) Training Register
  • (1) Awareness Poster

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Back Care for Maritime Industry - Program Set (DVD)

Back care for maritime industry offers comprehensive injury prevention and loss control recommendations for maritime employers who operate commercial vessels or shoreside production sites. The most common form of industrial injury, back sprains and strains cost maritime employers millions of dollars each year. They account for about a third of all workplace injuries and 40-60 percent of total injury costs. The hard physical work, the moving platforms and the cold, damp atmospheres that characterize the maritime workplace mean that back injuries are even a bigger problem for maritime employers than for industry in general. Back injuries can be extremely painful, and they hurt everyone. The worker faces pain, suffering, loss of income and perhaps even a long term disability, while the employer faces the high costs of worker's compensation, medical treatment, legal fees and insurance premiums.

Other hidden costs include the loss of an experienced worker and the cost of training his replacement, downtime, lost productivity, impaired quality control and the time required for supervisors to investigate the accident and contend with the paperwork. These indirect costs may be as much as four times more than the direct expenses. The good news is that a committed program of back injury management can dramatically reduce the frequency of injury within the maritime workplace. Back care for maritime industry is designed to educate both production and supervisory personnel about the how's and why's of back care.

Part 1: Lift it Safely, A Guide for Maritime Employees
Part 2: Minimize the Risk, The Role

VHS refers to videotape. NTSC is the U.S. media format and is used in countries including Canada, Mexico and Japan. PAL is the European media format used in more than 85 countries.

  • Back Care for Maritime Industry - Program Set (Video) $249.99 [Add to Cart]
  • Back Care for Maritime Industry - Program Set (DVD) $249.99 [Add to Cart]
  • Back Care for Maritime Industry, Two-VIdeo Set (PAL) $249.99 [Add to Cart]
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BottomLine HR (1-Year Print Subscription)

If you have human resource responsibilities, then this brand-new BottomLine HR newsletter is for you!

Each month, this information-packed, eight-page newsletter delivers up-to-date information on a wide variety of HR-related issues including:

  • federal employment law activity
  • state employment law changes
  • recent court cases, rulings and outcomes
  • HR industry news and hot topics
  • case studies and best practices information

Written in plain English, the articles in BottomLine HR go beyond delivering just the facts and explain why you need to care, what you need to do, and how your business could be affected. You'll get quick-read highlights on critical HR issues that affect your organization and your bottom line. Articles make a correlation between the topic presented and answers questions such as "what does this mean to my organization?" and "how does this affect my responsibilities?"

BottomLine HR also includes a Best Practices for Supervisors section. This one-page handout - designed to be photocopied and distributed - will help you keep your departmental supervisors and managers up-to-date on issues that concern them ... like drug and alcohol use in the workplace and conducting effective performance evaluations.

Plus, as an added convenience, BottomLine HR is available in a printed format or electronically. Choose the option that best fits your needs ... or choose both!

One year, 12 issues. Print subscriptions include a free storage binder.


Save big when you subscribe for more than 1 year ... 3- and 5-year subscriptions available at discounted prices! See below.

  • BottomLine HR (1-Year Print Subscription) $159.99 [Add to Cart]
  • BottomLine HR (3-Year Print Subscription) $339.99 [Add to Cart]
  • BottomLine HR (5-Year Print Subscription) $479.99 [Add to Cart]
  • BottomLine HR (1-Year Electronic Subscription) $159.99 [Add to Cart]
  • BottomLine HR (3-Year Electronic Subscription) $339.99 [Add to Cart]
  • BottomLine HR (5-Year Electronic Subscription) $479.99 [Add to Cart]
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HR for Motor Carriers Manual

Designed to address the unique human resource needs of motor carriers, this convenient reference is packed with a wide range of essential HR and labor-related information.

It explains regulatory requirements in easy-to-understand terms, includes best practices, and gives you valuable insight on how to handle transport-specific HR issues like driver qualification, alcohol and drug testing, driver retention, and more.

The HR for Motor Carriers Manual is attorney-reviewed and features an easy-to-follow format that helps you quickly reference info on:

  • Transport Issues - CDLs, DQ files, owners/operators, drug and alcohol tests and exams, hazmat background checks, hazmat training, driver safety
  • Management - Organizational design/structure, environmental scanning, ROI of HR, HR audits, government contracts, succession planning
  • Hiring - Job analysis, job descriptions, recruiting drivers and other employees, interviewing, immigration, background checks, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, contractors, leasing employees, employee information, tests/exams
  • New Employees - Employee orientation, employee handbooks, relocation, policies and procedures, training, international employees
  • Wages & Hours - Time off (vacation, leaves), wages, pay administration, job evaluation
  • Benefits - Mandated (Social Security, Medicare, FMLA, etc.), voluntary (health care, retirement, life insurance, etc.), ERISA considerations
  • Employee Relations - Driver and employee retention strategies, performance reviews, work/life balance, hours of service, wellness, discipline, training, employee development, labor relations
  • Safety and Security - Workplace and driver safety, workplace and driver security, workplace violence, drug-free workplace and drivers diversity and
  • Discrimination and Employee Protections - discrimination, harassment, emergency procedures/preparedness, child labor, privacy, ADA issues, Whistleblower protection
  • Workers' Compensation - MOD rate, proactive prevention, medical management, rehabilitation, fraud
  • Employee Separation - Exit interviews, COBRA, unemployment compensation, downsizing/layoffs/reduction in force
  • Recordkeeping & Documentation - Recordkeeping, posters, forms

In addition to all of this real-world compliance guidance, you'll find FAQs for each chapter, sample forms and documents, checklists, definitions, and other helpful tools.

This practical manual is a great help in managing your day-to-day HR issues, establishing the necessary HR policies and procedures, and staying up-to-date on the legal issues that affect trucking companies and private fleets.

720 pages, ISBN 1-59042-443-3.

Because regulations and best practices change frequently, keeping this manual current is essential. The Update Service is the easiest, most economical way! Plus, save big when you subscribe for more than 1 year ... 3- and 5-year subscriptions available at discounted prices!

  • HR for Motor Carriers Manual $199.99 [Add to Cart]
  • HR for Motor Carriers Manual (1-Year Update Service) $324.99 [Add to Cart]
  • HR for Motor Carriers Manual (3-Year Update Service) $539.99 [Add to Cart]
  • HR for Motor Carriers Manual (5-Year Update Service) $689.99 [Add to Cart]
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Human Resources Management Guide: An Essential Tool for Managing Day-to-Day HR Responsibilities

Designed to meet the unique compliance needs of HR professionals, The Human Resources Management Guide is packed with a wide range of essential HR and labor-related information.

It explains regulatory requirements in easy-to-understand terms, includes best practices, and gives you valuable insight on how to handle specific HR issues like employee compensation, recruiting, COBRA, harassment, and unemployment compensation. Plus, the guide is attorney-reviewed so you can feel confident in the decisions you make.

The Human Resources Management Guide features an easy-to-follow format and helps you quickly reference information on:

  • Management - Organizational design/structure, environmental scanning, ROI of HR, HR audits, government contracts, succession planning, 360 degree feedback
  • Hiring - Job analysis, job descriptions, recruiting, recruiting on the internet, interviewing, immigration, background checks, FTC rules regarding disposal of background check info, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, contractors, leasing employees, employee information, tests/exams
  • New Employees - Employee orientation, employee handbooks, relocation, policies and procedures, training, international employees
  • Wages & Hours - Time off (vacation, leaves), wages and hours, pay administration, job evaluation
  • Benefits - Mandated (Social Security, Medicare, FMLA, etc.), voluntary (health care, disability, deferred compensation, retirement, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, etc.), ERISA considerations; includes USERRA poster/notice
  • Employee Relations - Retention strategies, performance reviews, work/life balance (flexible scheduling, dependent care, etc.), wellness, discipline, training, employee development, labor relations
  • Discrimination and Employee Protection - Discrimination, diversity, whistleblower, polygraphs, drug testing, privacy, retaliation.
  • Safety and Security - Workplace safety, workplace security, security cameras, workplace violence, emergency procedures/preparedness.
  • Workers' Compensation - MOD rate, proactive prevention, medical management, rehabilitation, fraud
  • Employee Separation - Exit interviews, COBRA, unemployment compensation, downsizing/layoffs/reduction in force
  • Recordkeeping and Documentation -Recordkeeping, posters, forms
  • Driver Issues - Unique issues affecting the CMV drivers that go above and beyond HR-related issues of your other employees

In addition to all of this real-world compliance guidance, you'll find FAQs for each chapter, sample forms and documents, checklists, definitions, and other helpful tools.

This handy guide is a great help in managing your day-to-day HR issues, establishing the necessary HR policies and procedures, and staying up-to-date on the legal issues that affect your company.

735 pages

Because regulations and best practices change frequently, keeping this guide current is essential. The Keller's Update Service is the easiest, most economical way! Plus, save big when you subscribe for more than 1 year ... 3- and 5-year subscriptions available at discounted prices!

  • Human Resources Management Guide: An Essential Tool for Managing Day-to-Day HR Responsibilities $199.99 [Add to Cart]
  • Human Resources Management Guide: An Essential Tool for Managing Day-to-Day HR Responsibilities (3-Year Update Service) $539.99 [Add to Cart]
  • Human Resources Management Guide: An Essential Tool for Managing Day-to-Day HR Responsibilities (3-Year Update Service) $324.99 [Add to Cart]
  • Human Resources Management Guide: An Essential Tool for Managing Day-to-Day HR Responsibilities (5-Year Update Service) $689.99 [Add to Cart]