Health information is any information about a person’s health or disability. This information must be kept private and confidential. Here are some reasons why: Trust between practitioners and patients is […]
All employees should work in a non-threatening, comfortable workplace. Workers who harass others – whether through ignorance or deliberately – can turn a once comfortable and welcoming workplace into a […]
In recent years, online learning has been on the rise. E-learning courses have become increasingly more popular because they are so much more convenient than traditional face-to-face classes. Students can […]
In today’s world, email technology has taken the place of many other kinds of communication like thank you cards and memos. It is easier and more effective to send quick […]
The responsible entity for enforcing the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules is The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Since 2003, the OCR’s role has […]
Companies that implement proper training programs encourage team retention to the point that 94% of employees stay at the company longer. Employers should train their employees to maintain a safe […]
Human resources professionals are often held to higher standards than other employees. They should know and understand policies and laws as they are responsible for strategically managing a company’s entire […]
The main responsibility of a Human Resources (HR) department is to create administrative procedures to support employees. However, they must be aware that they are there for Human Resources management […]
According to a study conducted, 80 percent of job openings require word-processing and spreadsheet software skills. Excel is one of the most used tools in many industries and it assists […]
Typing in today’s world is quickly becoming the new norm, as less and less of us are relying on our handwriting. Typing skills are not important just for clerical support […]
Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel are tools in the software productivity package of Microsoft Office. Though they were made to work together, they each have different strengths. They are mostly […]
Several high profile scandals brought sexual harassment in the workplace into the spotlight during 2017. It remains a serious issue throughout the United States, and several states require workplaces to […]
Initially introduced in 1996, the HIPAA legislation’s primary purpose was to increase healthcare industry performance, enhance insurance portability, protect patients’ privacy, and ensure health information is kept confidential. Three of […]
Certified Excel skills improve the probability of promotions and lift earnings by 12% on average compared to the paychecks of non-certified users. Based on thousands of career postings, any of […]
Human-resource managers use an HR policy checklist to plan for an HR audit. Government agencies need structured HR audits, but organizations may benefit from annual audits, as well. Those advantages […]
What is a checklist for Human Resources Audits? A Human Resource Audit Checklist (or HR Audit) is a systematic process for evaluating existing human resources practices, processes, reports, and systems […]
1. Who Enforces HIPAA? The enforcement of The Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly known as HIPAA, takes place on both the federal government and state government levels. The […]
What is Microsoft Office? Microsoft Office, also simply referred to as Office, is a collection of client software, server software, and services developed by Microsoft. It was first announced by […]
1. What is Microsoft Word? Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students’ […]
Why should you promote HIPAA awareness? Following the introduction of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), organizations that deal with Protected Health Information (PHI) have been placed under […]