Diane L. Dee, President of Advantage HR Consulting, has over 25 years of experience in the Human Resources arena. Diane's background includes experience in HR consulting and administration in corporate, government, consulting and pro bono environments. Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane's leadership, Advantage HR provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized firms in the greater Chicagoland area. Additionally, Diane conducts webinars on a wide-variety of HR topics for various training firms across the country.
Diane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP and HRPM® certification.
Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.
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18Human Resources departments play a critical role in managing an organization’s most valuable asset - its people. From recruiting new talent to managing empoloyee benefits and compensation, HR teams are responsible for ensuring a company’s workforce is engaged, productive, and motivated.
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20The absence of solid documentation is the single most common mistake employers make when handling employee performance, behavior and discipline issues. Not properly documenting, or not documenting at all, can hurt employers in several ways.
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25A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a structured and formal document that outlines specific goals and actions designed to help employees enhance their performance and achieve desired outcomes. A well-designed PIP shouldn’t be a punishment or disciplinary action. PIPs are a valuable tool for focusing on specific areas of improvement to help develop the employee’s career options and skills.
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27In addition to existing Federal laws addressing pregnancy rights, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act) were adopted when President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 on Dec. 29, 2022. Both PWFA & PUMP are set to take hold on June 27, 2023.
When an employee complains that he or she is experiencing harassment of any type, the employer has a legal, ethical, and employee-relations obligation to investigate the charges thoroughly. The employer can't decide whether to believe the employee but must take him or her at their word.
Participants in this webinar will gain an understanding of how linking pay to performance encourages exceptional performance among employees. They will be able to recognize the link between employee engagement and performance management.
The absence of solid documentation is the single most common mistake employers make when handling employee performance, behavior and discipline issues.Not properly documenting, or not documenting at all, can hurt employers in several ways.
Participants in this webinar will gain an understanding of how linking pay to performance encourages exceptional performance among employees. They will be able to recognize the link between employee engagement and performance management.