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Weathering Storms Human Resources in Difficult Times

by: Society for Human Resource Management

Weathering Storms Human Resources in Difficult Times

by: Society for Human Resource Management

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1586441345
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Copyright: 04/01/2009
Publisher: Society For Human Resource Management

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The news is dismal-falling home prices amid record foreclosures, the credit crisis, inflation-eroding pay, declining dollar value, and layoffs everywhere-a continuing downward spiral, which means that it is time for HR professionals to get busy! They must look at measures that they can bring forward to help ensure the health of the business and its staff.

Introduction: Making the Right Decisions During Economic Downturns	p. 1
Proactive HR Solutions
When Business Hiccups-The Prepared HR Pro	p. 8
Managing Employees in a Downsized Environment	p. 10
Managing a Downturn	p. 14
Riding Out the Storm with Clear Explanations	p. 20
Many Plan To Scale Back Benefits, Pay Raises as Economy Slows	p. 24
As Staffing Slips, Recruiters Must Work Harder	p. 26
Recruiting Grads	p. 30
Address Financial Ills To Reduce Other Workplace Problems	p. 34
Prune Employees Carefully	p. 38
Reduction in Force and Employees with Performance Problems	p. 44
Employers Using Benefits To Help Employees Fill the Tank	p. 46
Tighter Times, Leaner Technology	p. 48
Soft Real Estate Market Impacts Corporate Relocation Programs	p. 54
Personalized Transition: Workers Are Demanding More Sophisticated Outplacement Services	p. 56
Easing the Burden of Financial Stress in the Workplace	p. 62
Easing the Burden of Employees' Debt	p. 66
Employee Forgivable Loans	p. 72
Keep Workers 401(k)-Focused	p. 74
The Difference between a Furlough, a Layoff, and a Reduction in Force	p. 80
Selecting Employees for Layoff	p. 84
The Tools: Definitions, Guidelines, Sample Policies, Letters, and Forms
WARN Notice	p. 90
Older Workers Act Waiver	p. 92
Letter of Transfer	p. 94
Transportation Benefit Plan Enrollment/Change/Cancellation Form	p. 96
Transportation Benefit Plan Reimbursement Request	p. 98
Telecommuting Application	p. 100
Compressed Workweek	p. 102
Flextime Request Form	p. 106
Flexible Work Arrangement Agreement	p. 108
Alternative Work Schedule Policy	p. 110
Job-Sharing Memo of Understanding	p. 112
Summer Flextime Policy	p. 114
Summer Flextime Request Form	p. 116
Take the Summer Off Program Policy	p. 118
Work Sabbatical Policy	p. 120
Work Sabbatical Leave Form	p. 124
Voluntary Reduction in Force (RIF) Separation Program	p. 126
401(k) Plan: Hardship Withdrawal Request	p. 130
Layoff and Recall Policy	p. 134
Low-Need Time	p. 136
Separation Agreement and Release of Claims	p. 138
Reduction in Force Selection and Severance Pay	p. 142
Involuntary Termination Policy	p. 146
Sample Letter: Benefits Changes Due to Reduction in Hours	p. 148
Sample Letter: Layoff or RIF-Lack of Work	p. 150
Sample Letter: Reduction in Force-Declining Sales	p. 152
Sample Letter: Termination Because of Layoff, Downsizing, Etc	p. 154
Conclusion: After the Layoff: How Are You Feeling?	p. 156
Additional Resources	p. 164
About the Contributors	p. 168
Endnotes	p. 170
Index	p. 172
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Weathering Storms Human Resources in Difficult Times

Weathering Storms Human Resources in Difficult Times

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