Above the Rim HR

12/06/2022

Thank you to The Sullivan Company for trusting me with your annual anti-discrimination and harassment training. And for this great gift (which I am drinking coffee from as I make this post)!

Ohio employers must ensure respectful, safe workplaces, and an essential part of doing so is supervisor and employee training on harassment and discrimination.

Not only is it the right thing to do and helps assure a better work environment, but a recent change in Ohio law provides an affirmative defense to claims made if such training is provided.

Contact me for more information on my HR, employment law, and training services.

www.abovetherim.com

10/11/2022

Don't miss an opportunity to win this necklace!

Get your raffle tickets and we will see you at Evening of Elegance.

More information at Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce .

Evening of Elegance Emerald Necklace Raffle 💎

https://bit.ly/EveningofElegance2022

This necklace from Diamonds Direct features a 14 karat white gold pendant with one oval cut emerald weighing 1.14 carats set in a double halo setting. The halo features round brilliant cut diamonds weighing 1.00 carat. The retail price is $3000.

There are only 50 tickets available for this raffle, with limited quantities remaining. Be sure to purchase yours during the registration process for the event, or contact the Chamber 614-882-8917 if you already registered but forgot to add yours on. Winner will be drawn the night-of the event at 8:45p.m. Must be present to win. https://bit.ly/EveningofElegance2022

06/15/2022

Employers! Remember to extend grace to those employees affected by power outages. Some may not have resources to go elsewhere to sleep and shower so they can report to work.

Emergencies happen. Flexibility and understanding are warranted when they do.

And for those picking up the slack -- ice cream is always welcome.

02/25/2022

DURING BUSINESS ETHICS CLASS LAST NIGHT, my MBA students discussed what businesses owe their employees and what workers owe employers. Part of that discussion was about promoting worker loyalty and the role of wages.

It's a complex question -- except for low-wage earners, as this meme so accurately portrays. Understanding that your workforce is not monolithic and treating it accordingly is vital. Expecting the lowest earners to embrace "values" and treat the workplace as a "family" is unlikely to work.

What can you do? Contact me for a free consultation to discuss.

https://calendly.com/kimfreemanhrpro/30min

[Meme by on a black background with text bubbles, the first--apparently from a manager--says: Did you say "I'm not interested anymore" and walk out of our corporate meeting today? The second text reply bubble, on a blue background, says We keep going to meetings to learn the company's values. I'm a cashier and make $9 an hour. You think telling us we're all friends is gonna make me turn around and be like "damn, money isn't that important, at least we're a family." Maybe you should be using the cost of the meetings to pay us more. Girl bye]

02/10/2022

Nearly time to teach MBA 740 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility at Capital University . Snow out last week so lots to cover.

Current events is first and we'll discuss Spotify/Rogan, the Lowball Recruiter, and companies blaming price hikes on inflation while raking in the highest profits in years.

Should be fun.

02/09/2022

A wise woman once told me: You can't put an old head on young shoulders. And while personal experience makes for the best teacher, when starting your own business, you can benefit from the wisdom of others.

I put together some tips on starting your first business. Some of which I learned the hard way.

Check out my article in the February issue of Sasee. Starts on page 28.

"The Future is Female" Since 2002 Sasee Magazine has been the PREMIER LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE of Sasee women everywhere. Sasee is a SOPHISTICATED, WELL WRITTEN explosion of FABULOUS EDITORIAL focusing on art, personal interviews, lifestyle perspective, fashion, home décor, food and culture.

02/03/2022

Best HR practices require employee handbook reviews revisions conducted regularly. Generally, an annual review would suffice.

But as we head into year three of a global pandemic, businesses need to stay alert to regulatory and legislative actions that might require more frequent updating. A good example would be when local, state, or federal jurisdictions require paid leave.

For your 2022 review, along with paid leave changes, keep in mind these areas:

-- COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing/Mask Policies
-- Remote Work Rules
-- Changes in Minimum Wage

Not sure if your handbook is compliant? Know that it needs a review? Or, saying, "what handbook"? Contact me, I can help.

Go to www.abovetherimhr.com and hit the schedule button. The first consultation is free.

01/31/2022

Do not ever do this...and certainly don't take to social media to "vent" about it as if you're the victim somehow.

It's unethical and devastating to attempts to build and strengthen a company's brand, employee, engagement, and retention/recruitment.

She did her company great harm.

01/14/2022

With the recent United States Supreme Court decision blocking OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard requiring employers with 100 or more to institute mandatory vaccination policies, some employees may be confused.

Private employers of any size always had -- and most continue to have -- the legal right to require worker vaccinations except those needing ADA accommodations or holding a sincerely held religious belief.

The recent SCOTUS decision did not change any private employer rights in this regard. However, some states have curtailed private employer vaccine mandates. Tennessee and Montana, for example, have banned employers from requiring vaccines.

Like to learn more? Contact me!

11/19/2021

Today is Women's Entrepreneurship Day!

It was just about a year ago that I launched my own business after a pandemic layoff. Although challenging, the rewards have been worth it.

Key Stats:

* Women own 31% of small businesses or franchises in the US.
* 17% of black women are in the process of starting or running a new business.
* The female entrepreneurial activity rate in the US is 16.6%.
* 14% of women-owned businesses employ between 11 and 50+ workers.
* Women represent 50% of entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
* 36.1% of immigrant business owners in Canada are women.
* South Asia has less than 20% of female entrepreneurs.
* Women-owned and controlled enterprises create direct employment for about 27 million people in India.

Source: https://whattobecome.com/blog/women-entrepreneurs-statistics/ -Female-Entrepreneurship-Statistics-Editors-Choice

Celebrate women entrepreneurs today by supporting their businesses! If you can't buy a service or product, remember to share their posts on social media or provide a word of encouragement.