Learn To Love Public Speaking

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 by SAFETY
Many safety trainers experience stage fright. But you can reduce your fear by changing how you think about public speaking.
  • Recognize the fear and acknowledge it exists. Just admit it to yourself.
  • Reject the fear by making a conscious choice
  • Replace stage fright with "stage delight" that's what executive speaking coach Matthew Cossolotto calls the feeling you get when you shift your focus away from your own self-consciousness. He recommends you pay attention instead to the connection with your audience, the way you would in a one-to-one conversation.
    Working with your Human Resource Management Team will allow you to experience the many HR Strategy's and HR Procedures you can apply directly to your issue. HR Professionals have been trained to deal with such problems as stage fright and apply HR Management Tools and HR Best Practices to your HR Training to allow you to better understand the issues around you. Don't be afraid to ask for your Human Resource Departments help in dealing with this issue.

Human Resources Help – Keeping Emotions out of Human Resources

Monday, July 26, 2010 by Human Resources

Small business owners have a significant monetary and personal investment in their businesses. This can be a tremendous motivation to succeed. However, if owners take issues involving employee conduct personally, problems can arise.  For example, if an employee complains that the owner doesn’t care about his/her employees, the owner may take offense and want to discipline or, even worse, terminate the employee. This type of reaction can lead to litigation such as discrimination charges and unemployment claims.  

 

Having a “buffer” between the owner and employees can help avoid these situations.  Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, acts as an off-site HR Department providing employers with a wide range of human resource management services.  The HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources support employers need to deal with employee issues in an impartial, effective manner.  

 

For more information, contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com.


Provide Effective Oreintation For New Workers

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 by SAFETY
To keep new workers safe, employers must be very clear on performance and expectations and adherence to safety requirements. For new, inexperienced , returning or transferred workers, your orientation should include:
  • An introduction to managers, human resource personnel, along with supervisors and top co- workers.
  • A very thorough tour of the facility they will be directly involved with
  • A intro diction to the job and duties, including health and safety issues
  • Proper behavior along with progressive discipline when rules are not followed
  • Pre- employment, random and post accident drug testing
New workers should also be assigned to work with experienced personnel to help with their new duties along with being taught the right way to perform their jobs safely. Your Human Resource Management Service will have alot to do with the new employee orientation. It is imperative that they explain Human Resource Polices along with HR Procedures. They will show the new employee the company's Human Resource Practices and be available for any type of Human Resources Help.

Pay Attention To Your Habits

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 by SAFETY
There are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety awareness and limit quite a bit of accidents and injuries. A great place to start is to dedicate one day to making a conscious effort to look at yourself along with your workers to see what you are actually doing all of the time. Seriously, really look. You will be surprised how often you are not watching where you walk, for example, and how much opportunity you and your company has for improvement.
     To take advantage of this opportunity make sure that you enlist the help of your Human Resource Management Services, they can help with HR Support and HR Strategy that will allow you to see things you may not have seen on your own. Human Resource Consultants are trained to use HR Best Practices which will help identify room for improvement.




HR Best Practices - Attendance

Monday, July 12, 2010 by Human Resources

For the first three months of 2010, employee absence rates averaged 0.8 percent of scheduled worker days. While this may not seem to be a lot, absenteeism is one of the human resource issues that frustrates and concerns employers.  


The HR Department at Management 2000, a PEO with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides the HR support employers need to develop an HR strategy to address attendance issues.  The experienced HR professionals at Management 2000 have the HR management tools to not only develop effective attendance policies, but also to provide coaching and training to both employees and managers.  Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.

To Sell Safety, You Need A Clear Vision

Thursday, July 1, 2010 by SAFETY

How can you get your safety programs adopted by your organization? The first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly want to make a difference? To engage and gain the commitment of management, you must first identify what you truly value and your own level of commitment to that vision.
       People look at things alot differently then you may, therefore it is good idea to get your Human Resource Management Personnel involved. Human Resource Consultants use HR Training and HR Procedures that help open your vision for management and others to see. It is critical to have HR Support to guide you through HR Management Training to learn the HR Tools and HR Procedures used in gaining managements trust in your vision.

Human Resources Help - Medical Leaves

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 by Human Resources

Just because your company is not subject to FMLA because of its size (less than 50 employees within a 75-mile radius), that doesn’t automatically mean you will not be required by law to provide some types of medical leaves. If you have 15 or more employees, the “reasonable accommodation” provision in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may dictate that you provide unpaid leaves in certain situations. For example, a diabetic employee may have periodic insulin imbalances that require medical attention and absence from work. Or an employee diagnosed with cancer may need to miss a few days’ work for treatment several times during the year. Depending on the circumstances, particularly the length/frequency of the absences and the medical condition involved, it may be a “reasonable accommodation” to excuse these absences, even if the employee has no sick time/PTO available.   

 

Employment decisions involving employees with medical conditions are often complex and a variety of issues must be considered.  Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, has the HR management tools to assist employers with these difficult decisions and keep them in compliance with the ADA as well as the multitude of other federal, state and local employment laws.

 

For more information about how the HR professionals at Management 2000 can help resolve human resource issues, call (317) 549-2000 or log on to www.management2000.com.

Human Resources Help - Attendance Policies

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 by Human Resources

Regular attendance at work is an essential function of most jobs. However, there are many legitimate reasons why employees cannot be at work every day. In order to help control absenteeism, employers should have a policy that addresses issues associated with attendance. These issues include tardiness, sickness, personal business, family and medical leave, and disability. Developing such policies, however, can be a time-consuming task for employers.

 

More and more, small and mid-size businesses are relying on Professional Employer Organizations for human resources administration. Management 2000, a PEO with offices in Indianapolis, provides the HR support these companies need. Management 2000’s HR professionals have extensive experience developing effective attendance policies as well as other HR policies and procedures. This is just one of the many ways Management 2000 can help take the administrative burden of personnel matters off employers.   
 

For more information about the services Management 2000 provides, call (317) 549-2000, or visit the website, www.management2000.com.     

Dont Let Training Aids Control Your Presentations

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 by SAFETY
Whatever training aid you choose for your presentations, don't let it steal your show. For example, instead of repeating whats on a PowerPoint slide, use the slide to only reinforce an important point. Go where the class takes you. Instructors who are not very familiar with their topic tend to use the presentation tool as a crutch. They don't pay attention to the class dynamics, such as dealing with questions as they arise. The worst thing a presenter can say is, " hold on to that question and we will address it later". If someone has a question it is imperative that you make every effort to answer it immediately, by doing so you are not only showing your knowledge for the subject, but you are helping someone learn, that is what the presentation is intended to do.
     If you choose not to answer the question right away you are creating a needless Human Resource Issue. Your Human Resource Management Service deals with situations that may arise out of this action. The HR Professionals are very well versed in HR Strategy and HR procedures and are a part of your company to lend their HR Support in such a situation, HR Best Practices along with HR Management Training can help the speaker with any problems that may arise.

Grandfather Status - You've Entered the "Caution" Zone

Friday, June 18, 2010 by
On June 14,2010, The IRS, U.S. Department of Labor and HHS released guidance on what Grandfathered Plans.

Grandfathered plans are fully-insured or self-funded health plans that existed on March 23,2010. Many within the Benefits Community were waiting for guidance to how what changes, if any, could be made without compromising their status.  The interim final regulations are clear that any change to the following areas put your plan at risk:
  • Significant reduction in benefits
  • Increase in coinsurance
  • Increase in copay
  • Increase to deductibles and out-of-pocket limits
  • Employer decrease in contribution
  • Modification of overall annual limit
  • Modifications in fully-insure policy
     
Management 2000 offers Human Resources Outsourcing Service that includes Employee Benefit Management.  Let one of our Employee Benefit Advisor's help you plan for the future.  We are a small business PEO with offices in Indianapolis, IN. Contact us today, so we can help guide you and yours business to success and wellness.

Use Cognitive Techniques To Visualize Safety

Friday, June 18, 2010 by SAFETY

Cognitive behavioral methods are essential for sustaining lasting change related to safety,health and Enviormental improvement, for both management and employees. One of the cognitive techniques that's been proven effective is called visualization. You Can use visualization to teach people safe strategies. Have them visualize safe practices and their outcomes. Such internal preparation allows people to evaluate potential and their outcomes. Such internal preparation allows allows people to evaluate potential events and consequences for themselves and others.
     Human Resource Management Services also deals with this kind of training using HR Procedures and HR Strategy to advance the employees learning skills. With the proper HR Management tools and HR Support the employee is taught to evaluate their ability to put themselves in positive situations. The HR Professionals collect as much information as possible to show the employee their progress. Using HR Management Training, HR Procedures and HR Strategy's has shown that this type of visualization technique is very successful in promoting safety.

Involve Workers In Job Safety Analysis

Thursday, June 17, 2010 by SAFETY
A job safety analysis (jsa) is not always best left only to a safety supervisor.Your workers experience in doing the job gives them superb knowledge of what can go wrong from a safety and health standpoint. While some hazards can be obvious to everyone, many workers probably encounter situations that haven't been considered by others as of yet. Your workers insights are vital. Conducting a JSA is also valuable as a training guide for new employees, a refresher for existing employees and as a tool for determine why an accident happened.
    HR Management Training along with HR Management Tools can be an excellent means of teaching along with helping the employee how to deal with the information from a JSA. With HR Strategy and HR Support the information can be vital in preventing accidents in the future. Always include your HR Department to help with different types of HR Procedures that can prove to be invaluable.

HR Best Practices – Background Checks

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 by Human Resources

Employers need to be sure that the candidate they hire for a particular position meets the requirements for the job. These requirements may include, among other things, a certain level of education or job experience. The sad truth is that some candidates lie on their resumes and/or applications. A thorough background check can help employers verify that candidates are as qualified as they claim.

 

However, as is true with so many human resource issues, employers must be careful when conducting background checks. In some cases, the Fair Credit Reporting Act may apply; in others, state privacy laws may limit the information that can be accessed and used. In all cases, employers must be cautious and not consider impermissible information.

 

The good news is that employers don’t need to struggle with this issue. Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, is experienced in all aspects of background checks. Whether it involves level of education, work experience, credit checks, criminal history, or driving records, the HR professionals at Management 2000 have the HR management tools to conduct accurate, legal background checks. For more information about HR support from Management 2000, call (317) 549-2000 or log on to www.management2000.com.

Help Workers With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Work Safer

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by SAFETY

People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder( ADHD) can sometimes find it difficult to remember information, follow directions, concentrate and complete work on time. These few strategies may help workers with ADHD be a safer and more productive employee:
  • Allow workers to complete demanding tasks when they are most alert. for the majority of workers, this is in the morning;
  • Schedule boring, repetitive tasks in small chunks throughout the day
  • Be flexible. Allow workers to work in private and/or away from distractions
  • Provide a detailed to -do list employees can use to stay on track.
The company's Human Resource Management Department is very well versed in dealing with these issues. Allow your HR Department become directly involved in this type of situation, Human Resource Consultants can work along side management to ensure that the best HR Practices and HR Strategies are in place.

USE THE ANNUAL INVENTORY AS A SAFETY OPPORTUNITY

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by SAFETY
During the annual inventory,your plant may be getting"cleaned" in areas normally overlooked. This can be a gold mine-or a landmine-for safety. This is a great chance to uncover hazards that have been lurking beneath the surface throughout the year., such as unlabeled chemicals, worn or broken fixtures, extension cords, etc... But you can only take advantage of these discoveries if you're physically present and have specially asked your lead people to bring these items to your attention.
     Finding old Employees Records and such would be a function of your Human Resource Management Department, With HR Support and HR Strategy involved in the annual inventory, they can show you the HR Best Practices and lend HR Support to items that may require Human Resource Help to deal with the Human Resource Issues. HR Professionals will work along side your safety department to make the most of your inventory.

Dealing With Complacency In The Workplace

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 by SAFETY
Complacence can be one of the biggest detractors from workplace safety, leading to inattention and injuries. Challenge workers regularly to remain safe on the job. You can do this with incentive programs,individual goal setting or safety awareness campaigns. Its also a good idea to reinforce group training in individual on-the-job situations. Individual work instructions are very effective when delivered immediately in response to an unsafe workplace.
    Your Human Resource Management Service can help you with this goal setting by using H R Management Tools to accomplish workplace safety. By using H R Management Training to teach individuals to always stay aware and safe on the job. There are many Human Resource Polices that can be put in place by H R Professionals which can help with complacence, inattention and awareness. H R Professionals deal with this type of action quite frequently by using HR Strategy and HR Support to allow them to identify the issue and allow HR Professionals to apply HR Procedures to eliminate the issue.

HR Administration - Interviews

Monday, June 7, 2010 by Human Resources

In a recent BLR poll, employers agreed that the worst mistake a candidate can make is arriving late. The next two worst interview mistakes a candidate can make are being poorly dressed/groomed and knowing nothing about the company/organization. If applicants make a mistake in an interview, it may cost them a chance of being hired. However, if an employer makes a mistake during the hiring process, it could lead to serious legal consequences.

Employers need to be aware of federal, state, and municipal laws that determine what is unlawful in pre-employment inquires. The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provide the human resources help employers need to address this, and other human resource issues. With extensive experience and a vast array of HR management tools, the human resources consultants at Management 2000 can develop appropriate HR strategies for employers to use during the hiring process. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000, or through their website, www.management2000.com for more information.     

Grandfathering Impact to Your Health Plan

Friday, June 4, 2010 by

Section 1251 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), preserves the ability of consumers to maintain existing coverage by “grandfathering” existing group health  or individual plans where individuals were enrolled as of March 23, 2010. In addition, it allows: 

  • Addition of family members
  • Addition of  new employees
  • Collective bargaining agreements Maintained until last of agreements terminates. 

When the insurance reforms become applicable to other plans, grandfathered individual and group plans must also meet the following requirements:

  •  Issue a standard plan summary with standardized definitions
  • Distribute summaries of material modifications 60 days in advance of any material change
  • Waiting periods rules
  • Restrictions on lifetime
  • Annual limits
  • Rules on rescission's
  • Preexisting conditions
  • Coverage for dependent children up to age 26 (2014 when the adult child is not eligible for an employer sponsored plan)
There are many regulatory matters that still need to be locked down based upon the current statutory language of PPACA.  One unanswered area is can states make laws governing grandfathered plans without compromising its status.

Management 2000 is a small business PEO with Human Resources Outsourcing service Indianapolis, IN. Put our Employee Medical Benefits Specialist to work for you.   

TO SELL SAFETY, YOU NEED A CLEAR VISION

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by SAFETY
How can you get your safety programs adopted by your organizations? The first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly want to make a difference? To engage and gain the commitment of management,you must first identify what you truly value and your own level of commitment to that vision.
       HR Professionals within your company can lend HR Support along with HR Strategy to get your plan moving down the right path. With the use of HR Best Practices you can fine tune your plan. HR Management Training goes along way in getting your plan noticed and implemented by management. With the use of basic Human Resource Practices and input from Human Resource Consultants you can have the HR Support and HR Strategy to keep your safety plan headed in the right direction. So if you are having problems getting your plan in use by your organization, don't forget to always include Human Resource Management Services and the HR Professionals for support.          

LEARN TO SPOT ERGONOMIC DANGERS

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by SAFETY
Supervisor intervention can be very effective in the prevention of ergonomic injuries, such as strained backs, rotator cuff injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. Many of these injuries develop gradually over time and are proceeded by signs or symptoms that a supervisor is ideally positioned to detect. Learn the signs, symptoms and prevention techniques, and intervene early to ensure that a worker at risk doesn't actually suffer any injury.
     Your Human Resource Management Service within your company or an outsourced one can put together a Human Resource Policy along with HR Strategy and HR Support to put your plan in place.By using HR Best Practices along with Employee Records you can lower your experience rate quite considerably. While using your Human Resource Consultants along with HR Best Practices this allows you to better track and keep a closer eye on the particular danger you are trying to illuminate.