Archive for the ‘HR DirectLink Service’ Category

Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la…huh? Same Rules Apply for Seasonal Employees.

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

We’d like to take a brief break from our holiday activities to share some very timely information regarding temporary and seasonal workers, courtesy of our friends at  Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Are you aware that, while they may only be with you for a short time during the winter, holiday workers are still [...]

Does Your Brand Say “Great Place to Work”?

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Forget what old catchphrases have taught you, nice guys don’t have to finish last. In fact, in this day and age of social media and viral Internet marketing, being a good, respectable company can lead to valuable customer loyalty and brand recognition. But the process of getting that “nice guys” recognition for your company doesn’t [...]

Putting That in Writing? Better Read This First.

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Before you write your next review, incident report or any other human resources written records, please read “The 4 Most Serious Sins of Documentation” over at HR Daily Advisor by Steve Bruce. It gives excellent advice about how not to write official documentation in order to avoid possible problems later on down the line. We ask hireVision’s Tina Hamilton to weigh in on the issue also.

NLRB Says You Can Hold Your Horses…at Least Until January 31, 2012

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Remember when we told back in September that you better make a little room on your company notice boards by November 14th for the new employee rights notice that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) made as a requirement? Well, now the NLRB is apparently saying, “Umm, not so fast.” In a recent news release, [...]

Bummed Out by Benefits

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Health insurance coverage today is a big bummer. A new USA Today/Gallup poll tracking 13 specific job aspects indicates that, when compared to how they felt before the global economic collapse in 2008, American workers today are most unhappy about their health insurance, followed by their chances for promotion and on-the-job stress. The poll results [...]

Bonnie Levitt, MSW, PHR, Promoted to Director of Hiring Mangagement Services at hireVision Group, Inc.

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA (July 25, 2011) hireVision Group, Inc., recently promoted Bonnie Levitt, MSW, PHR, to the position of Director of Hiring Management Services. Prior to this new role, Bonnie performed the roles of Hiring Manager and HR Manager, where she excelled consistently and with great results for the company and it’s clients. In her [...]

Kelly Coblentz, PHR, Promoted to Director of HR Services at hireVision Group, Inc.

Monday, July 25th, 2011

LEHIGH VALLEY, PA (July 25, 2011) hireVision Group is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Kelly Coblentz, PHR, to Director of HR Services. Her previous role at the company was HR Director – Client Partner. “Kelly is the best kind of human resources expert,” says company president and CEO, Tina Hamilton. “She stays on [...]

Hey, Bosses, Guess What? When It Comes to Employees, You Reap What You Sow.

Thursday, June 16th, 2011

We read with interest the New York Times blog article “Before You Blame Your Employees” that was written by Jay Goltz and posted April 12 of this year about entrepreneurs and managers who point to employees as the reason why they find themselves frustratingly working more on the front line of their business instead of [...]

Getting Caught Without Good Timesheet Records? There’s an App for That.

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

The U.S. Department of Labor recently launched its first application for smartphones, a timesheet to help employees independently track the hours they work and determine the wages they are owed. The free app is currently compatible with the iPhone and iPod Touch and is available in English and Spanish. It makes it easy for users [...]

FMLA and Temporary Workers: Who’s the Boss?

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Do you currently have a staffing service filling your temporary workforce needs, or are you considering it? If so, make sure you are clear on what your responsibilities are should a temporary worker request time off under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Who’s the boss, really? You or the staffing company? Both of you, [...]