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27. Discussing Senior Living Industry Background Checks

In this episode, we talk about employee screening in the Senior Living industry. Chris  and Kim talk with our guest Suzy Hansmann, Sr. Vice President of Human Resources at Grace Management, Inc. about the importance of using the right process for background checks in the Senior Living industry. Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com for more information or email ccooley@myhrconcierge.com with questions. Timestamps: 2:39  What is the benefit of a comprehensive background check for the senior living industry?3:44  Suzy discusses the specific screening tests she chooses and why. 5:26 How to operate within state mandated requirements, and why it is important to add a Federal check as well. 7:40  FBI fingerprints. Why they can't be the only background check you run.10:20 Why it is important to partner with your screening company to benefit more.12:38  The importance of easy background screening technology while hiring times are tough!

26. Behind the 6th District Court Decision to Approve the OSHA ETS Vaccine Mandate

As the news of the OSHA Vaccine Mandate for Employers spreads, host Chris Cooley explains  about the status of the large employer vaccination and testing mandate after the Sixth Circuit’s ruling. We also discuss next steps and what employers should be doing now to get ready to implement the mandate.

25. Next Steps? Legal POV on the OSHA/ETS Including The 5th Circuit Court Stay Order.

Discussing the legal angle and new updates on OSHA’s Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard with Wendy Shelton a labor and employment attorney with Nippes, Healy and Gault. We discuss what the recent 5th Circuit Court’s stay order means and what next legal steps are anticipated. 

24. Part 2. Jan 4 OSHA ETS. Is This You? A Deep Dive Into The Details Of Who This Affects

Part 2 of our Join Chris Cooley as he breaks down how to determine if you meet the 100 employee threshold for the OSHA ETS Vaccination Mandate.

23. Now What? Part 1. Accepting The OSHA ETS Vaccination Mandate For Businesses 100+

As large businesses receive news of the mandatory Jan 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccination, this creates many questions. Chris Cooley breaks down some of these FAQ's and prepares us for the ramifications of the mandate. 

22. Steps Employers Can Take Now To Prepare For Biden’s Upcoming Vaccine & Testing Mandate

In this podcast, Chris discusses with HR professional John Yerger about steps for employers to reduce risk prior to vaccination & testing Mandate. Employers must develop a logistical plan to comply with OSHA's new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), for example  who will pay for the testing, how will scheduling work, what to do while waiting for results, how to track results, and how to communicate and enforce consequence for results.Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com for more information or email ccooley@myhrconcierge.com with questions. Timestamps:2:17 As an employer, what am I supposed to do to get ready?5:34. Logistic challenges for the employer with this mandate6:40 Communication about procedures to employees and why this is important9:45 Confidentiality of private health information11:20  How education can protect employers and help employees14:20 What are reasonable excuses? Discussing Reasonable Accommodations  for the vaccine or testing

21. The Importance Of Healthcare Specific Screening As You Hire During Covid-19 In The Healthcare Industry

In this short podcast, we talk candidly with background check expert, Kim Lewis, about hiring and screening for the healthcare industry – beyond just drug testing, including the big difference in the FBI database search vs. a more comprehensive advanced healthcare screening package and ongoing monitoring. Read more in our article HERE.More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.comBookmarks: 1:38. Why is background screening beyond drug testing so important in the healthcare industry? 3:30 Risk mitigation with the proper healthcare screening package.4:40 FBI database search vs. Advanced background screening. Why FBI search is not enough. 11:30 What screening package to run to supplement other or previous employee screening tests. 14:04. Overall benefits of healthcare specific screening. 

20. It’s Not Over... Long-Haul Covid-19 Symptoms May Affect The Workplace. How To Address This.

Introducing Long-Haul Covid. In this episode learn how this has been affecting the workplace. Did you know employees that have lingering COVID symptoms after testing negative can be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act? Join Chris as he talks with John Yerger of MyHRConcierge about how employers can protect when employees have these lingering symptoms.Read more in our article HERE.More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com Bookmarks: 1:27    What is long haul Covid?3:20    Does long-haul covid fall under ADA? 3:40   How does an employer handle this  if job performance is affected3:46   Is this a case for Reasonable Accommodations?6:50   How job descriptions can support the employer dealing with long-haul covid

19. Vaccination Policy Know-How: All About Vaccination Policy, Mandatory and Voluntary

Are you an employer struggling with how to communicate your COVID policies? Join Chris as he talks with John Yerger of MyHRConcierge about what you need to know about implementing a COVID vaccination policy.Read our supporting article as well. Click HERE.More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.comBookmarks:1:43    Do employers need a vaccination policy?3:08    Has FDA approval changed things for employers?3:33    What to include in a vaccination policy...4:55    Considerations for having vaccinations on site.6:30    What about Accommodations and Exceptions?

18. He Said, She Said, We Said, Gender Identity In The Work Place.

In this episode, Chris will  talk with labor attorney Wendy Shelton, of Nippes Healy & Gault on the issue of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in regards specifically to gender identity and acknowledgment in the work place. We look at ethical and legally compliant treatment  of gender recognition in the workplace.More HR Questions? Visit us at www.myhrconcierge.com