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Cherokee Nation engages in HUD housing program for skilled workers

Housing Wire

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program designed to allow for the construction of rental housing units is getting a new participant: the Cherokee Nation. At least one member of the renter’s household must be employed as a skilled worker at the time of initial leasing of the property and must sign the lease.”

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Texana Bank to trim workforce in California

Housing Wire

Lauren Witherspoon, director of human resources, wrote: “Circumstances will force Texana Bank to conduct layoffs,” taking place Sept. Employees on the technology, marketing and human resources teams are on the list. 5, according to the document reviewed by HousingWire.

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Fix-and-flip lender Kiavi lays off 7% of employees

Housing Wire

Of the 39 employees laid off, 12 cuts hit the human resources team. The lender was planning to offer construction loans but rising interest rates put a halt to that and forced Kiavi to issue pink slips. . A spokesperson for Kiavi did not return requests for comment.

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Is the title industry on verge of the “Great Redeployment”?

Housing Wire

It’s a well-established human resources principle that, when it comes to keeping employees from seeking greener pastures, financial compensation isn’t the only factor involved. That’s not something that can simply be delegated to the human resources department. Retention begins with engagement and satisfaction.

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Ex-employees sue FGMC for discrimination, retaliation

Housing Wire

Despite receiving an award for her group’s performance in January 2022, Meyer was informed by the human resources team, Simons and Jewkes that she was being terminated or could accept a demotion to an hourly call center loan officer. She resigned in April 2022 after taking the hourly call center loan officer position.

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Top 5 Processes to Streamline with Digital Forms in 2024

GoForrmz

Human Resources As any human resources professional can attest, the HR department serves as the bedrock of your organization, managing multifaceted tasks such as recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations.

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ProTip: Deciding When to Use the File Attachment Field

GoForrmz

Construction Permit and Documentation In the construction industry, the exchange and completion of documentation occur frequently across both remote and office locations. HR Onboarding Packets In every industry, the presence of a Human Resources department is essential.