HR Pieces: March 2025 News | |
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Dear Lynette,
HR Advantage is soon to be celebrating our 20 Year Anniversary! It has been 2 wonderful decades of success and growth which would not have been possible without our incredible clients, dedicated vendors, and passionate team members. Thank you for being a part of our HRA family!
As always, thank you for subscribing to our monthly email, we are beyond grateful to serve our clients, candidates, and colleagues and want you to know that we appreciate working with you!
We understand that every business is unique, and we're committed to providing personalized solutions that align with your goals. Our team is ready to support you every step of the way; please, keep us in mind as you assess your HR needs this year!
Sincerely,
The HRA Team-
Lynette, Camille, Karla, Dana, Liz, Seth, Sarah, Anita, Sharon, Erinn, Dana, and Diane
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Lynette Weatherford MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, President
Email Lynette
877.894.0202 ext 4
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Camille Knowles PHR,
SHRM-CP, HR Advisor
Email Camille
877.894.0202 ext 3
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Karla Callaway BS
HR Advisor
Email Karla
877.894.0202 ext 2
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Dana Baldwin BS, SPHR,
SHRM-SCP, HR Advisor
Email Dana
877.894.0202 ext 1
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Elizabeth Hurst MBA
Business Development Director
Email Elizabeth
877.894.0202 ext 5
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Seth Bunn BS
Recruitment Advisor
Email Seth
877.894.0202 ext 6
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Sarah Matthews BA
Business Development Manager
Email Sarah
(877) 894-0202 ext 8
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Anita King MA, SHRM-CRP
Learning & Development Advisor
Email Anita
877.894.0202 Ext 7
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Sharon McElwrath BA
Administrative Support
Email Sharon
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Erinn Johnson
HR Advisor Assistant
Email Erinn
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Dana Snyder, MS, BS, SHRM-CP
HR Advisor Assistant
Email Dana
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Diane Stites, MA, MBA, BS
HR Advisor Assistant
Email Diane
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HR Hotline | Email | 877-894-0202 ext. 8 | |
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March HR News
- Navigating Affirmative Action
- Top 5 Workplace Policy Issues in 2025
- Compliance Calendar
- Employee Appreciation Day
- HRA Will Be Celebrating 20 Years
- HRA Employee Spotlight
- Career Opportunities
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Navigating
Affirmative Action
The 60-year-old Executive Order 11246, which required federal contractors to practice affirmative action based on race and gender, has been rescinded by President Trump. The executive order states that the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is prohibited from “promoting diversity, holding federal contractors and subcontractors responsible for taking ‘affirmative action’, and allowing or encouraging federal contractors and subcontractors to engage in workforce balancing based on race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, or national origin.”
President Trump’s executive order provides a 90-day grace period, allowing federal contractors to comply with the existing OFCCP regulations. Affirmative action regulations for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, file EEO-1 and VETS-4212, must still be followed as well as existing state affirmative action and EEO reporting requirements.
Due to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, contractors' affirmative action obligations will continue for people with disabilities and veterans. Craig Leen, who was the director of the OFCCP during Trump’s first term, stated that “OFCCP has not been focusing enough on disability and veterans, with very low enforcement recovery numbers in these areas. [The executive order] is an opportunity for the OFCCP to finally do much more to support people with disabilities and veterans, while also continuing to strictly enforce nondiscrimination on all protected grounds.”
Source & Image Source: SHRM
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Top 5 Workplace
Policy Issues in 2025
With the new administration in office, there are a lot of changes coming to the workplace and its daily operations. SHRM identified 5 issues to stay abreast of:
1. Regulatory Changes Under a New Administration – Changes that include setting thresholds to remove old regulations before introducing new ones at key federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Employment Opportunity Commission.
2. Inclusion, Diversity, and Compliance with Workplace Laws – Agencies are giving increased attention on Title VII and employment practices related to protected characteristics while shifting their approach to inclusion and diversity (I&D).
3. Workforce Displacement and Skills Gaps Driven by AI – According to research done by SHRM, there are over 19 million current jobs that face significant risk of displacement via automation and the integration of artificial intelligence.
4. Workforce Participation Gaps – Declining birth rates and an aging population threaten economic growth and productivity.
5. Employee Well-Being and Benefits – HR professionals should focus on worker productivity, retention, and well-being as work/life integration remains a priority for many employees.
HR professionals can take action by staying informed and adaptable to new rules, policy revisions, and legal challenges that will directly impact workers. It is also important to stay informed on key policies as well as prioritizing upskilling and enhancing workplace flexibility.
Source: SHRM
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Compliance Calendar
March 3rd - (HR Compliance) USCIS Begins accepting H-1B registrations (estimated date)
- (Health & Safety) Deadline to submit OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301 if using OSHA Injury Tracking Application
March 31st - (HR Compliance) EEO-1 Reporting Due
- (Taxes) Deadline for filing IRS Form 1099-Misc if done electronically
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March 7th is Employee Appreciation Day!
Organizations that hold to strong recognition cultures have 31% lower voluntary turnover rates than those who fail to recognize their employees, according to a 2024 study by Gallup. Recognized workers report lower levels of burnout, depression, and anxiety; not to mention the fact that those who feel valued stay longer, work harder, and innovate more. So, don’t forget to recognize your employees this Friday, March 7th, and make sure no one is forgotten this year!
Source: HR Digest
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HRA Will Soon Celebrate 20 Years in Business!
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To honor our 20th year in business, coming up in May, we are offering a 20% discount on Learning & Development to help you grow and develop your team and create lasting success!
Talk to a team member about this offer valid only through June 1st!
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HRA Employee Spotlight
🌟 Meet Elizabeth Hurst 🌟
Elizabeth is our dynamic Business Development Director, passionate about business conversations, learning from clients, and being a valuable resource.
With a front-row seat to how different businesses operate, she knows that there’s more than one “right way” to do things— and fresh perspectives lead to big success! 💡
Fun Facts About Her👇
🎶 She’s been performing piano & vocals since age 3—singing onstage with Rosemary Clooney and even performing at St. Paul’s Cathedral!
☕ Her go-to drink? A lavender oat milk latte—especially from The Press, one of her favorite local spots.
🌍 Her travel bucket list includes France, Italy, Greece, and Africa!
🎬 Favorite movie? Forrest Gump.
💙 If she could have dinner with anyone, it would be her grandmother—her personal celebrity.
Elizabeth has played a key role in building sales programs and strengthening client relationships at HR Advantage, and we’re so lucky to have her on our team!
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Recruitment Services
tailored to your needs...
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Our team offers knowledge on effective recruitment strategies.
We are here to step in when time and resources to recruit internally are scarce.
If you're struggling to find great candidates for that critical role, let our expert team help...
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Let our expert recruiters help you attract and hire your next quality employee. Contact us today for more information! | |
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