Health and safety in the workplace are essential. It remains the employer’s moral and legal responsibility under the Occupational and Health Administration Law (OSHA) to provide a safe environment for […]
We all know workplace safety should be a priority for any organization to ensure employees’ health and safety, and comply with Occupational and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations. Education and training […]
Overview of the profession The Human Resources (HR) department is responsible for recruiting and developing the workforce of a company. They also handle payroll benefits, employee relations and training, consult […]
An effective salesperson’s primary role is to understand the customer, know the product, and make its benefits relevant and clear to a potential buyer. But of all the skills one […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that sets strict standards to protect sensitive patient health information. It is vital for companies that […]
The Health Insurance Portability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 to reform healthcare in the USA. The main objective was to ensure healthcare portability, so people wouldn’t lose their cover […]
Business projects are often complex and involve numerous stakeholders, so having a project manager lead the process is critical for any project’s success. Without proper planning and project management, companies […]
In the past, the human resources departments (HR) mainly focused on hiring, firing, and annual pay reviews, but in today’s world, their role has broadened considerably, covering a much broader […]
In business, an ethical code is a defined set of principles that guides a company in its activities and decisions. This philosophy can affect its reputation and productivity. Ethics is […]
A common mistake some of the most successful businesses make is not formally training new employees. They assume that employees will learn “as they go on the job,” but immediate […]
All employers should adequately train their employees to maintain a productive and safe workplace. Effective employee training can be developed by implementing training required by law, as well as additional training […]
The 2003 Privacy Rule was the first HIPAA-related document to use the term HIPAA “covered entities.” However, it wasn’t clear who exactly those covered entities were, and health plans, health […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 was enacted to establish guidelines and standards for maintaining health information security and confidentiality. Covered entities are mandated by HIPAA legislation […]
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 […]