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I’m an award-winning freelance business book ghostwriter, content marketing writer, and editor with nearly twenty years’ experience based in North Florida.
As a ghostwriter, editor, and proofreader for traditional publishing and self-publishing houses, I have covered topics such as leadership, thought leadership, generational leadership, labor law, corporate culture, HR technology, and management technology, as well as other topics including health, women’s health, transportation, lodging design, insurance, education, finance, and the business of coffee.
I’ve written thousands of articles for news outlets (e.g. The Business Journal), leading magazines (e.g. Forbes) and trade journals (e.g. The Federal Credit Union), companies (e.g. ADP Total Source), as well as websites (e.g. GuideWell). Please see https://dianefaulkner.com/popular-clips/ for more work samples. Resume available upon request.
Human Resources/Employee Burnout/Engagement
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adp/2017/04/27/how-hr-can-help-prevent-employee-burnout/#f9c8e9e542d0
Human Resources/Onboarding/New Hire/Engagement
http://hrprofessionalsmagazine.com/modernize-onboarding-to-accelerate-new-hire-engagement/
Human Resources/Big Data/Technology/Recruiting/Staffing/Retention
http://www.forbes.com/sites/adp/2015/11/10/how-to-use-big-data-to-recruit-top-talent/#252c85d71eea
Human Resources/Hiring/Staffing/Recruiting/Best Practices/Labor Law
Human Resources/People Management/Growth/Diversity/Leadership/Development/Training
Human Resources/Benefits
https://www.adp.com/spark/articles/2016/12/should-you-re-evaluate-employee-perks
Human Resources/Labor Law/What employers need to think about (hidden costs, labor laws, and resources) before hiring their first employees.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/what-startups-need-to-know-about-their-first-employees
Business/Small Business/What a business identity is and why it is important to cultivate one.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/why-you-need-a-business-identity
Small Business/Business/Freelancers/Remote Workforce/Management/Tips to managing a remote workforce.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/tips-for-managing-a-remote-workforce
Business/Small Business/Maternity Leave/Paternity Leave/What maternity and paternity leave is and how to determine who is eligible.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/who-is-eligible-for-maternity-and-paternity-leave
Small Business/Recruitment & Retention/Recruiting/How to create a template to fit an individual business' needs.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/customizing-a-job-application-template-to-fit-your-business
Small Business/Lemon Law/Retail/What Lemon Law is and how to make it work for you when you've bought something that doesn't work.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/bought-a-lemon-the-lemon-law-can-help-you-make-lemonade
small business, holiday pay
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/what-small-businesses-need-to-know-about-holiday-pay
remote workforce, remote employees, small business, human resources
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-manage-and-motivate-a-remote-workforce-during-a-crisis
job application, recruitment, recruiting, small business
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/customizing-a-job-application-template-to-fit-your-business
discrimination, employment attorney, small business, operations
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/knowing-when-its-time-to-talk-to-an-employment-attorney
recruiting, recruitment, first employees, small business
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/what-startups-need-to-know-about-their-first-employees
small business, lemon law, retail
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/bought-a-lemon-the-lemon-law-can-help-you-make-lemonade
leave, benefits, human resources, small business, maternity leave, paternity leave
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/who-is-eligible-for-maternity-and-paternity-leave
remote workforce, remote employees, virtual employees, virtual workforce, managment, tips, small business
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/tips-for-managing-a-remote-workforce
small business, logo, business identity, marketing
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/why-you-need-a-business-identity
Work-life balance when working from home during coronavirus.
Round-up of tech tools.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/9-tools-for-working-remotely-to-stay-productive-and-connected
What small businesses need to know about their logos.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/what-your-logo-design-says-about-your-business-and-why-it-matters
What small business owners should do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19/coronavirus.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/what-to-do-if-an-employee-tests-positive-for-covid-19
What small businesses have learned throughout coronavirus that will help them be more prepared in the future.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/using-coronavirus-lessons-to-build-resiliency-for-the-future
What small businesses need to know about at-will employment law.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/understanding-at-will-employment
What small businesses need to know about work-for-hire agreements.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/key-things-to-look-for-in-a-work-for-hire-agreement
What small businesses need to know about hiring their first employees.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-hire-your-first-employees
Can employers force employees back to work during a crisis like COVID-19?
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/can-an-employer-force-you-to-go-back-to-work-during-covid-19
How small to medium-sized businesses can build talent communities to accelerate recruiting.
https://recruitment.com/employer-branding/talent-community
What to do to hire freelancers in a time of crisis.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/a-quick-guide-to-hiring-freelancers-in-a-time-of-crisis
Legal requirements businesses should know before hiring a summer intern.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/legal-requirements-for-hiring-a-summer-intern
Tips for employers when hiring seasonal workers.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/tips-and-tricks-for-seasonal-employment-hiring
Organizational culture is so important that 93% of employees mention company culture in their online reviews of employers...
https://recruitment.com/employer-branding/organizational-culture
Pros and cons of outsourcing HR in a small business.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/is-outsourcing-hr-the-right-move-for-your-small-business
Details who can get a business grant and how to get them (Canada & US).
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-apply-for-and-get-business-grants
Details less productive, mixed results, and tips from more productive small businesses.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-productive-are-small-businesses-with-a-remote-workforce
Always look for people who have read your entire website and have a genuine interest in your industry and company.
Three companies share how they motivate and incentivize star employees.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-incentivize-and-motivate-your-star-employees
How to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion in your hiring process.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/tips-for-hiring-a-diverse-workforce
Tips on how to choose the right candidate to interview
Businesses share what they have done to deal with burnout due to coronavirus.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-businesses-can-address-employee-burnout-during-covid-19
Business owners share what they do to retain employees.
Describes how people can start a small business while drawing unemployment.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-start-a-business-while-on-unemployment
Shows employers how to compute vacation pay. Describes the various related compensation laws.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/employment-law-101-accounting-for-vacation-pay
Describes what upskilling is in comparison to re-skilling. Details why employers should upskill their workforce.
https://recruitment.com/future/upskilling
Four business owners reflect on how COVID actually helped them grow their new businesses in the midst of the pandemic.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/the-startup-advantage-in-the-age-of-covid
Details a variety of alternative sources for small business funding.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/alternative-funding-options-for-small-businesses
Details how small businesses learn from their competitors.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-learn-from-your-competitors
Details how small businesses can identify and deal with employee burnout during the pandemic.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-businesses-can-address-employee-burnout-during-covid-19
Details how to start a home business.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/top-businesses-you-can-start-at-home
Details how to protect intellectual property, how to copyright a dance for individuals and small business.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-copyright-a-dance
Details advantages women have when becoming an entrepreneur.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/7-advantages-of-being-a-female-entrepreneur
Details why it's best to form an LLC before making a movie.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/why-do-film-companies-form-an-llc-for-a-movie
Describes how to start a writing business from scratch.
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/how-to-start-a-writing-business
Journalist and editor with more than twenty years of experience in writing, editing, proofreading, magazine/Internet/newspaper work, developmental editing, ghostwriting book-length manuscripts, coaching/instruction, technical writing. Currently, use Chicago and AP styles.
Company: Self-employed
I worked there from 9/1995 until now
Recruited to retool & re-establish HR department. Within a 15-month contract, introduced online recruitment resources, developed & facilitated recruitment standards based on FLSA & Title VII strictures. Renegotiated benefits contracts & instituted monthly benefit orientations. Designed & implemented an internal on-line HR department to better serve out-of-state, out-of-country staff. Advise President, Executive Team, Board of Directors, Program Directors, management team on labor law/HR issues.
Company: Reynolds, Smith & Hills, Inc.
I worked there from 2/1998 until 5/1999
Organizational Development, Recruitment, Benefits, Quality Improvement Programs, Strategic Planning, Review & Critique (360○), Budget & Analysis, Compensation, Pension (401k, 403(b), 403(c)), Training & Development, Employee Counseling, Policy Creation/Implementation/Follow-up, AAP/EEO-1, Diversity (Title VII issues), Safety (OSHA issues), Federal & State Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions through NCUA, Workers' Compensation, Community Outreach
Company: Coastline Federal Credit Union
I worked there from 5/1995 until 2/1998