HR & Compliance News: Keep Up With Best Practices

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HIPAA PHI and COVID

HIPAA and PHI in the COVID-19 Pandemic   The Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule has been in place since 1996 and

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Extraordinary Leadership

Extraordinary Leadership   Looking around the world, past and present, we see individuals in our personal and business lives that stand out in their ability

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Furloughs vs Layoffs

Furloughs vs. Layoffs  Furloughs Temporary Layoffs Permanent Layoff/Termination Definition of Furlough/Layoffs both Temporary and Permanent A temporary unpaid leave of absence, employees retain their

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Take a Child to Work Day: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices in the Modern Workplace

Take Your Child to Work Day is a great way to inspire curiosity about careers and showcase your workplace culture.
Key benefits include early career exposure and stronger family engagement. However, it’s important to manage risks like safety, confidentiality, and workplace disruption.
Best practice is to plan age-appropriate activities, ensure supervision, and protect sensitive areas to create a safe and positive experience for all.

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Policy blog March2 2026

Policy Best Practices & Compliance: Designing HR Policies

Effective HR policies are more than handbook documents, they are strategic tools that shape culture, ensure compliance, and support business success. In this blog, we explore best practices for designing policies that are fair, compliant, and competitive in today’s evolving workplace.

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Terminating with Respect: Helping Employees Maintain Their Dignity

Terminating an employee is never easy, but how the decision is handled matters just as much as the decision itself. Terminating with Respect explores why dignity, clear communication, and fair processes are essential during difficult separations, and how thoughtful termination practices protect both people and organizational culture.

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Leadership Development for Modern Organizations

Strong leaders drive strong teams. Learn how HR Service, Inc. helps small businesses build leadership skills through coaching and fractional HR support
Skills-based talent planning offers a modern approach by focusing on capabilities rather than titles or past roles, helping organizations build a more agile, aligned, and future-ready workforce.

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Skills based strategy blog1 Jan26

Skills-Based Talent Planning: Building Modern Job Descriptions & Workforce Strategy

As work continues to evolve, traditional workforce planning methods, static job descriptions and rigid role definitions—no longer reflect how organizations operate today. Rapid change demands greater flexibility, adaptability, and ongoing skill development.

Skills-based talent planning offers a modern approach by focusing on capabilities rather than titles or past roles, helping organizations build a more agile, aligned, and future-ready workforce.

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