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Helios HR Blog

Timely blog posts by HR and Recruiting consultants responding to every day questions, hot topics and compliance-related news as it relates to attracting, engaging and retaining talent.

Audrey Thurston Yilmaz, PHR

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Risk Management | Business Management & Strategy

By: Audrey Thurston Yilmaz, PHR
February 23rd, 2016

Often times when an organization is approaching a new direction that impacts individuals and teams, HR is tasked with the responsibility of change management. Change management can be something as small as a new process or policy change to a larger scale approach such as a new strategy, executive leadership or an acquisition. It tends to involve development, planning, communications and full-scale implementation, along with keeping a pulse check on the behaviors and beliefs of the employees experiencing change.

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Total Rewards | Risk Management | Benefits | Best Practices | Employee Relations

By: Audrey Thurston Yilmaz, PHR
February 12th, 2016

Compliance around FLSA laws and regulations is in the spotlight and will remain there for a while from the look of the current landscape. The old adage applies, ‘where there’s smoke, there’s fire.’ Anyone watching events unfold can agree, the Dept. of Labor sees the smoke. The fallout from non-compliance is costly.

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Business Management & Strategy

By: Audrey Thurston Yilmaz, PHR
February 5th, 2016

To remain relevant organizations of all sizes must stay agile in order to respond to market changes. Planning is essential to keeping competitive edges sharp with knowledge leaders, the talent, in the right place at the right time.

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HR Tech | Diversity & Inclusion | Risk Management | Employee Relations

By: Audrey Thurston Yilmaz, PHR
February 4th, 2016

By now, I am sure you are aware of the changes made to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by the Obama Administration. Designed to address the barriers associated with employment of individuals with disabilities, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act outlines the compliance requirements for federal contractors.

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Talent Acquisition

By: Audrey Thurston Yilmaz, PHR
January 22nd, 2016

You are about to interview for your dream job! The phone screen was a breeze. They hiring team is as excited to meet you, as you are to meet them.

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Risk Management | News | Best Practices | Employee Relations

By: Audrey Thurston Yilmaz, PHR
September 30th, 2015

Employers have a lot on their plates. There are a myriad of compliance issues that must be routinely addressed in order to ensure smooth operations. Across the nation the Department of Labor is actively pursuing employers found in violation of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).