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Career Monday
Career Monday: How to Have a Life Outside of Work
There’s more to life than work. But it’s not that easy to have a life outside of work in our society. People interact less in ...
Career Monday
Career Monday: The Secret To Leading A Successful Online Meeting
If you think it’s more difficult to lead a meeting when it’s conducted online, you have plenty of company. Nine out of ten meeting organizers ...
HR Q&A
Q&A: What is a “plan document” with respect to insurance plans offered by private employers?
A plan document is the official governing document of employee benefit plans, such as health, welfare, and retirement plans. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act ...
Career Monday
Career Monday: 8 Tips To Stay Motivated While Working From Home
If you work in an office, your day might already be planned out, with your coworkers giving you social interaction and your boss giving you ...
HR Law Alert
HR Law Alert – OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Electronic Reporting Due March 2
Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees in the entire company at any point in 2024 are ...
Blasts From The Past
Career Monday: Say Goodbye to Feeling Lonely at Work
If you feel lonely at work, you’re not alone. It may be the natural result of technology that reduces face to face interactions and increases ...
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Q&A: Are cost-of-living raises mandatory?
Question: Are cost-of-living raises mandatory? Answer from Kyle, PHR: Some state minimum wage adjustments are tied to the consumer price index, but otherwise, cost-of-living raises ...
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HR Law Alert: California Law Alert, July 2021
California Minimum Wage Increases On July 1, 2021, the minimum hourly wage in certain California cities will increase as follows: • Berkeley: $16.32 (including youth ...
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Affirmation: My Soul Holds The Key To Positive Living
The wellness of my soul determines how happy I am in my life. Having a soul free of chaos and turmoil means I can live ...
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Affirmation: The Dangers of Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparing yourself to others is a reliable way to reduce your confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. It must be natural to make these types of comparisons, ...
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Q&A: Can we deny vacation requests?
In general, yes. But you should have – and document – a legitimate business reason for doing so. Denying vacation requests will undoubtedly hurt morale, ...
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