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Affirmation: My assertive attitude opens doors for me
Opportunities are appearing right before my eyes, even in the least likely places. Doors are opening for me to realize the dreams I have dared …
Career Monday: What Will You Do When Your Boss Rejects Your Ideas?
If you’re like many employees, you probably have a boss who says he wants new ideas, but then shoots down each proposal that you bring …
Q&A: What are effective ways to manage remote employees and monitor their work?
Managing remote employees can certainly be a challenge. Here are some of the practices we recommend: Set measurable goals around quality of work. Whether employees get their work …
HR Law Alert: Supreme Court Halts OSHA ETS
The United States Supreme Court has halted the OSHA vaccine-or-test Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). As a result, covered employers (those with 100 or more employees) …
Affirmation: Everywhere I go, I am well-received
I exude confidence. I say and do beneficial things for myself and others. Because of this essential goodness that is inherent in all that I …
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Q&A: What do we do if an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19?
First, notify other employees of potential exposure, if any, in the workplace. You should tell them that someone was diagnosed with the illness, but you …
Affirmation: I stand up for myself in all circumstances
Although there are many people who stand up for me, I am my main advocate. I treat myself with respect because I am worth fighting …
Q&A: Can you explain when an employee can use FMLA?
Question: Can you explain when an employee can use FMLA? Answer from Megan, PHR, JD: To take FMLA to leave, an employee must work for …
Q&A: What do you advise regarding screening social media accounts during the hiring process?
Question: What do you advise regarding screening social media accounts during the hiring process? Answer from Emily, PHR: We strongly recommend against reviewing a candidate’s …
Q&A: An employee has been called up to the National Guard. How do we handle their leave?
Under the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), the employee has leave and job reinstatement rights, meaning you’ll need to rehire them …
The Pros and Cons of Recruitment Automation
The Pros and Cons of Recruitment Automation Currently, many organizations are embracing recruitment automation through information and management systems. This has elicited a lot of …