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HRP Welcomes Angela Closson!
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Human Resource Partners is happy to announce Angela Closson has joined the team as a Human Resources Specialist. Angela has more than 13 years of experience in Human Resources, primarily in the fields of healthcare, assisted living, and hospital settings.
In her experience serving companies in Vice President and Director roles, Angela established herself as a true business partner while working with highly diverse employee groups and stakeholders including Boards of Directors, volunteers, and customers. A keen ability to understand the importance of supporting the business' growth enabled her to effectively develop and evolve HR functions in a manner that supported achievement of overall strategic business goals.
With an MS in Health Administration from the University of New Hampshire, Angela stays connected to the university by serving on the Advisory Board of the UNH Partnership. She is also active in the Healthcare Human Resources Association of New Hampshire, and is a member of both The Society for Human Resource Management and the American Society of Healthcare Human Resources Administration.
At HRP, Angela will assist clients in these areas:
* Employee Relations (including feedback surveys, dispute resolution and
communication techniques)
* Organizational + Employee Development
* Development of Strategic Performance Management systems
* Talent/Staffing Management
* Organization + HR Strategic Planning
* Workplace Investigations
* Management Training/Coaching
* Reduction in Force Planning + Implementation
* Legal + Regulatory issues
* Benefits Administration
* HR Infrastructure Development + Implementation
President Delise West remarked on HRP's newest team member: "We are so fortunate to have an experienced HR professional like Angela join our team. She has already made a positive impact with some of our clients. Welcome Angela!"
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HR Consultant Opportunity |
With gratitude to our clients, and recognition of our team's outstanding performance, HRP continues to grow. We are seeking talented, experienced HR consultants to join us in providing exceptional service as we partner with clients to meet their HR needs. For more information, please contact Delise West.
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* Maintain calendar year record of all reportable injuries and illnesses incurred during the year
* Use information to prepare OSHA Summary
* Post in a conspicuous location i.e., lunchroom
* Ensure employee's confidential information is maintained
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March 2012
References Through LinkedIn May Put Employers at Risk
Guest article by Attorney Debra Weiss Ford of Jackson Lewis LLP
Many employers have been advised for years that providing positive or negative references for former employees may be problematic, as negative references may lead to defamation actions. Further, a number of Courts have found employers liable who provided false positive references for former employees who employers knew had committed crimes or engaged in other misconduct. As a result, many employers have implemented policies that only allow neutral references for all former employees.
The use of social media sites, such as LinkedIn, may complicate the goal of an employer to only provide neutral references. For example, a manager may publish on a social media site, such as LinkedIn, a positive reference for a former employee while unbeknownst to the manager, the employer was contemplating litigation against the former employee for taking trade secrets or other confidential business information as he was leaving. Managers often do not know the full extent of an employee's performance and actions, as, often, Human Resources will be the sole possessor of this type of information.
Employers are beginning to realize that their employees, including managers, are sending or receiving recommendations on social media sites about co-workers', vendors', and customers' work performance or services that are inconsistent with the employer's policy. Even worse, employees may be providing false information, particularly since they may not be aware of the full picture of a former employee's performance and actions.
An employer must also be aware of the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, 16 C.F.R. ¶255. For example, employees anonymously endorsing their own company's products without full disclosure of the relationship may trigger liability. The guidelines require not only full disclosure of such relationships, but that employers have procedures to prevent such an endorsement from being made.
Employers need to be vigilant and pro-active in taking steps to avoid issues with references and recommendations on social media sites. Employers should adopt written policies to address the unauthorized employee recommendations and references on social media sites. Employers may wish to require that employees request authorization from their Human Resource department before making references or recommendations and any disclosures about the company.
It is also advisable for someone in the company to be appointed to monitor public social media sites to ensure that employees are not violating critical policies. If the employer is a governmental entity, it must take special care when monitoring so as not to violate an employee's constitutional right to privacy. Private employers also should take care not to infringe upon laws protecting employees' off-duty or protected concerted activities.
Debra Weiss Ford is a Managing Partner of the Portsmouth, NH office of Jackson Lewis LLP. Ms. Ford has close to 30 years of experience representing employers in litigation matters before the state and federal courts and administrative agencies.
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HR News Flash
HRP's Tonya Rochette Named Young Professional of the Year
HRP's Vice President Tonya Rochette was recently named Young Professional of the Year by the Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN). Prior to revealing the Young Professional of the Year, Tim Sink, President of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, said of the winner: "The recipient...is a highly successful entrepreneur; their dedication and professionalism are outstanding...In addition to being an expert in their field and a professional of the highest caliber, this person has been a quiet champion forging their way, each and every day to make our local community and our state a better place..."
Sink highlighted Rochette's active role with several boards, committees, and volunteer positions, including CYPN's Steering Committee, Intown Concord's Board of Directors, and Concord TV's Board of Directors. In addition to being a graduate of Leadership Greater Concord, Rochette is a current participant in Leadership New Hampshire, active leader of the Chamber's Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL) program, and a regular volunteer in local classrooms.
HRP President Delise West was in the audience as Tonya was named Young Professional of the Year, and remarked the award is clear evidence and recognition of Tonya's direct impact on her community. Delise noted, "I am personally very proud to have Tonya on the HRP team. She gives the same level of commitment (and more) to our clients as she does to the Concord community. Congratulations Tonya on this well-deserved recognition!"
U.S. Department of Labor Announces YouthBuild Grant Funds
Last week, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis announced approximately $75 million in YouthBuild grant funds will be available. The intention of these funds is to develop programs to help out-of-school youth finish high school or General Educational Development programs, and to learn critical occupational skills in health care, technology, construction, and other fields. Learn more by visiting the Department of Labor's website.
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