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Career Monday: 12 Rules to Increase Your Productivity

Does your productivity ever get hampered by your desire to find the best possible solution? As you seek the easiest or fastest route to your …

HR Q&A

Q&A: Can We Ask Employees About Food Allergies?

No. However, employees who do have food allergies or restrictions would likely appreciate it if you made sure that they also get to partake of …

Affirmation

Affirmation: 7 Things You Should Care Less About

Some things are worthy of your attention and concern. Others are not. Spending too much mental energy on the wrong things can move you further …

HR Q&A

Q&A: What is pay transparency, and how does it help employers?

Pay transparency refers to sharing information about pay with applicants, employees, and possibly the entire world. While some states and localities require that employers include …

Affirmation

Affirmation: My Limitations Only Exist In My Mind

My potential is unlimited. My future is unlimited. The only limitations that exist in my life are in my mind. By conquering my mind, I …

Blasts From The Past

Affirmation: Time alone encourages me to listen to my inner voice.

Depending upon your household, the Covid-19 shelter-in-place mandates may have you confined with family or in isolation.  Either way, this is a great time to …

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Q&A: I know that most of the federal employment discrimination laws kick in when an employer reaches a certain number of employees. How do we count that number?

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), you should count every employee who has worked for your organization during at least 20 calendar weeks …

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Affirmation: I stay positive when circumstances seem grim.

Reality is more than just my perception. The truth is what I choose to believe about what I perceive. The eyes of my soul see …

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Career Monday: How to Succeed at Virtual Job Fairs

You’re probably used to job fairs where you walk through row after row of booths staffed by recruiters, and collect free pens with company names. …

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Q&A: How do we handle pay for an employee out on military leave?

There are two federal laws to consider when managing pay for employees on military leave: the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Uniformed Services …

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Introducing HR Help Desk

Whether you’re an HR Department of 1 or have multiple people in your group, having the (human) resources and support to help with your day-to-day …

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