Onwards HR Blog
The Onwards HR Blog helps employers navigate the complexity of employee offboarding. It’s your source for updates related to managing turnover, mitigating risk, and improving the employee exit experience.
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People Matter, Especially in Tough Times
When companies say goodbye to their most valuable assets—people—they’re losing more than just headcount; they’re parting ways with everything that person brought to the organization. Show you care, even during difficult times
Georgia Separation Notice Requirements
A Separation Notice informs the Department of Labor whether the employee qualifies for unemployment benefits. In Georgia, employers are required to provide this form to all employees who leave the organization.
The OWBPA Omission
It only takes one missing document to end up on the wrong side of an age discrimination suit. Don’t forget about OWBPA.
The $500K Mistake
We all make mistakes, right? Some of us have just never made one that cost $500K.
Real Talk: Layoff Chaos
Anyone in HR knows that layoffs can lead to chaos. However, with the right technology in place, severance can be simplified.
Building Bridges in Berlin
After evaluating more than 90 startups from 22 countries with 25 experts from within and outside of SAP, Onwards HR was chosen to present our innovative solution to a most impressive audience. Were we nervous? Just a little.
Why Employee Exits Matter
Many companies invest in recruiting and maintaining employee morale, but there’s another important element that impacts both your ability to hire and retain employees — the exit experience.
Managing Cybersecurity During Reductions in Force
Most often we discuss risk related to wrongful terminations or severance mispayments. But what about the risk of a data breach?
Remote Work and the WARN Act
Even though remote workers may be out of sight, they can’t be out of mind when it comes to WARN Act application.
2021 In Review: Onwards and Upwards
As 2021 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the year’s most notable events and our biggest accomplishments.
Gay, Lesbian & Transgender Workers Protected Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that employers who fire workers for being gay or transgender are in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Three Trends in Severance Pay & Benefits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Financial pressures result in tough workforce decisions. Learn about furloughs, severance pay, and other best practices.