April Fools!

Here is our April newsletter containing the edited version of our HR Coffee Talks video!

Dear Lynette,

Greetings from the HR Advantage team! Thank you for subscribing to our monthly newsletter. Each month, we intend to provide timely and valuable tips for maintaining best practices in HR.

We are truly grateful to serve our clients, candidates, and colleagues and want you to know that we greatly appreciate working with you.

As you assess your needs for 2023, please keep us in mind as your go-to resource for all things HR!

Sincerely,

The HRA Team-

Lynette, Candida, Camille, Karla, Liz, Seth, Tina & Sharon

Candida Arvizu MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP,

HR Advisor

Email Candida

877.894.0202 ext 1

Tina Moore, MBA

HR Advisor Assistant

Email Tina

Sharon McElwrath, BA

HR Advisor Assistant

Email Sharon

April News

• Video: New Protections for Pregnant/Nursing Workers
• New Federal Form W-4
• Handling a Harassment Complaint
• OSHA 300A Summary Postings
• Recruitment Help
• Career Opportunities

Video: New Protections for Pregnant & Nursing Workers

HR Advantage President, Lynette Weatherford, gives us an overview of new laws expanding protections for pregnant and/or nursing employees. Watch the video to learn more!

New 2023 Federal Form W-4

A new federal W-4 form for 2023 is now available. Unlike the big W-4 form shakeup of 2020, there are not significant changes to the new form for 2023.

You do not have to fill out the new W-4 form if you already have one on file with your employer. You also don't have to fill out a new W-4 every year.

However, if you start a new job, or want to adjust your withholdings at your existing job, you'll probably need to fill out a new W-4.

For 2023 there is a new tax table regarding how to claim dependents. To avoid paying more in federal taxes for 2023, an employee may want to consider completing the new 2023 Federal W4 form since the tax tables are no longer updated.

Additionally, major events such as divorce, marriage, new dependents, or side gigs, can also trigger a change in tax liability, so it's also a good idea to review your withholdings and W-4 as life changes.

Source: Patriot Software

Handling a Harassment Complaint

Harassment complaints often come with complexities that should be handled in a timely and careful manner, and most importantly, with the help of HR. It is important for supervisors, managers and even all-staff to be made aware of what behaviors constitute harassment as well as what the obligations are of those in supervisory or leadership roles to properly address such complaints that surface. However, even if workers have received training on harassment, it is important to make HR your first call upon being made aware of a potential harassment-related incident.

Read more on why you should go directly to HR in the case of a harassment complaint.

Source: Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLC

OSHA Postings

Feb. 1- April 30

Employers covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) record-keeping rule must post a summary (Form 300A) of 2022 work-related injury and illnesses in a noticeable, accessible place available to workers from Feb. 1 to April 30.

Employers who had 10-19 employees throughout the course of 2022 are required to maintain and retain an internal report (OSHA 300 and 301) for five years but are not required to submit to OSHA, unless there is a work-related fatality or if three or more employees are hospitalized as the result of a work-related incident. 

If you are a covered employer and your company’s headcount for 2022 was more than 20, OSHA e-file is required and must be submitted by March 2nd each year. 

Source: OSHA.GOV

Have you invested in costly job posts only to receive a host of unqualified applicants, followed by no applicants at all?

This is an all-too-common story we hear from business partners and hiring teams.

If you're struggling to find great candidates for that critical role, let our expert team help...

Executive Recruitment

Leave top talent recruitment in the hands of seasoned experts who will conduct a full-scale, comprehensive search to deliver the best match for your company.

Recruitment Support

The beginning stages of a candidate search can be the most tedious and time-consuming. Let our team support your efforts with posting, monitoring and pre-screening activities.

Candidate Profiles

HR Advantage takes the time to source and screen active candidates in advance to simplify the recruitment process for employers. Preview some of our featured candidates on our website!

Let our expert recruiters assist you in finding your next quality employee. Contact us today for more information!

Career Opportunities

HR Advantage works with qualified professionals seeking new employment opportunities in a variety of industries. Our firm offers concierge services to both the employer and candidates, helping to ensure the perfect match.

Potential applicants are invited to connect with us!

Click on the open positions below to learn more

Parts Manager

Full Time

Springfield, MO

Purchasing Manager

Full Time

Monett, MO

Assistant Controller

Full Time

Springfield, MO

Inside Sales

Full Time

Nixa, MO

Applicant inquiries, contact:

Seth Bunn

seth@hradvantageweb.net

Employer inquiries, contact:

Elizabeth Hurst

elizabeth@hradvantageweb.net

*Placement fees are paid by the employer. Applicants may submit resume/credentials confidentially to HR Advantage Careers