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HR Q&A
Q&A: Can We Have a Mandatory Retirement Age?
With a few exceptions, no, you can’t have a mandatory retirement age. Forcing an employee age 40 or older to retire at a certain age ...
April 24, 2025
HR Q&A
Q&A: Do I need to do anything when employees come to me to vent?
It depends on what they’re venting about. If they’re complaining about conduct that might be illegal, such as harassment or threats of violence, you’ll need ...
April 10, 2025
Career Monday
Career Monday: 14 Ways To Find Your Way Back From Burnout
Preventing burnout protects your overall health and your career. However, if the way you work changed radically over the past year, your old defenses may ...
March 17, 2025
Career Monday
Career Monday: 12 Ways to Ensure That Your Resume Gets Read
The average corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes, according to the employment website Glassdoor. With that kind of volume, it’s little wonder that most resumes ...
March 10, 2025
HR Q&A
Q&A: If an employee puts in their notice, can we let them go that day instead of keeping them for the full notice period?
Generally, yes, you can let an employee go that same day unless there is a contract or agreement to the contrary. While you aren’t required ...
March 6, 2025
Blasts From The Past
Affirmation: I stand up for myself in all circumstances
December 7, 2021
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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 ...
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Affirmation: My assertive attitude opens doors for me
January 25, 2022
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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 ...
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Career Monday: How to Find Your Next Job by Networking
January 15, 2024
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Have you ever wondered how that friend of yours that really wasn’t qualified for a job received a better paying job with more holidays than ...
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Affirmation: Putting Your Action Into Overdrive
October 8, 2019
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If you are seeking success in your life, you will need to learn how to take positive action every day to accomplish your goals. After ...
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Affirmation: My mind is filled with positive and nourishing thoughts.
October 20, 2020
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My mind only allows positive and nourishing thoughts to exist. I naturally have a positive attitude and think positive thoughts. Negative thinking is against my ...
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Q&A: When an Exempt Employee’s Salary May Be Reduced
January 19, 2017
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Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Portland State University and a Professional ...
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