A Jobvite’s recruiting survey found that 83% of respondents used or planned to use social networking this year as a recruitment tool. Over 600 human resources professionals completed Jobvite’s online survey, and not too much surprise, the big sites referenced were LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. In this episode HR expert, Jenni Stone reviews steps to consider when putting together your social media recruitment strategy.

Before you begin writing a recruitment advertisement, first consider how much money is available for recruitment & the time frame in which the position needs to be filled. Based on this information determine the most appropriate media and availability with regards to cost and deadlines. If you plan on placing more than one ad developing a brand & consistency in the ads will deliver a good impression to the candidates. In this episode HR expert Jenni Stone provides tips for online recruitment advertising.

As an HR Department of One, our job is never just “HR.” We wear many hats, payroll, event planning, accounting, executive assistant, travel planner, safety and facilities. Not to mention the countless interruptions we get throughout the day. You know the knock on the door followed by “Got a minute?” turns into 30 minutes, and another task to add to your calendar. So, how do we transition from being busy, to being productive? Listen in as HR expert Jenni Stone covers 5 tips on staying productive.

Mental disorders are common & widely misunderstood. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about one in four adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder. You may see behavior or signs that suggest an employee has a mental health problem. As an employer, you have a responsibility both to the individual and the organization to take action. You may be able to provide the employee with an opportunity to get professional help they need so that they can continue working productively.

Employees who are dating or are involved in a romantic relationship present unique risks for employers and challenges for the supervisors who manage them. From claims of harassment and unfair treatment to inappropriate conduct and workplace touching, workplace romances can lead to risky and unprofessional behavior. It is essential for an employer to protect its own business interests by establishing expectations for employees and maintaining a professional workplace.

The employment at-will doctrine, accepted by nearly all 50 states, provides that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. Despite the flexibility afforded by employment at-will, agencies, judges and juries in federal and state courts all expect employers to behave rationally and with a good explanation for their actions. In this episode, HR expert Jenni Stone shares important steps for terminating an at will employee for misconduct.

When an employee's family member or close friend dies, employers often give them time off work to grieve. But what happens when the person who passes away is a colleague? When bereavement and grief happen to your coworkers, you can be profoundly affected, too–and you also want to know what to do. In this episode HR expert Jenni Stone shares several steps employers can take to help employees through the grieving process.

One of your employees has just come to you telling you that she is pregnant. You know this is good news. But at that moment, you can only think about one thing - what this means for the company. Both federal and state laws regulate how employers should treat pregnant women throughout pregnancy and following leaves of absence in connection with childbirth and infant bonding. In order to keep claims of pregnancy discrimination at bay, employers should follow these steps.

It’s a question more employers find themselves asking: “What should I do if one of my employees gets arrested?”

Acting on instinct can lead employers in the wrong direction when it comes to arrested employees. Employers need to consult legal counsel and consider all available options before making any decision on the worker’s job status. Also, it’s important that employers be aware of their employees’ rights and act in accordance with those rights. Making the wrong decision may result in a cost

Company culture is unique to every organization. Now more so than ever people employees are putting emphasis on an organizations culture and values when determining to work for a company over just compensation. In this episode we share another podcast with you from host Katie Krimitsos Creator of the Biz Women Rock podcast. In this Podcast Katie interviews, Patrick Moraites, co-founder of HR Shield where they discusses "How to Build Award Winning Team Culture" we hope you all enjoy.