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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11Did you know that as many as 70 million Americans have some type of criminal record that can negatively impact their ability to find jobs? Fair Chance hiring is designed to give individuals with criminal records greater employment opportunities.
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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.
Workplace conflict happens in the best of organizations. Failing to address workplace conflict costs an organization revenue and time. When conflicts go unaddressed, they can have a negative impact on productivity and teamwork. To manage conflicts successfully, it is necessary to address conflict as it arises and facilitate productive communication to resolve the situation.
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.
Why is proper onboarding so important? Your organization, and the applicants who want you to hire them, invest a great deal of time and resources in the hiring process.
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.