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HR Q&A

Q&A: What are we required to provide for an employee who asks to pump breast milk at work?

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act, amended by the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act), requires all employers to provide reasonable ...
Affirmations

Affirmation: My devotion to my career is paying off.

When I look ahead, I see a bright future before me. I see my hours of strenuous labor and passionate dedication beginning to pay off. ...
Career Monday

Career Monday: Job Stress? You Can Deal With It

Unless you’re independently wealthy, you probably have a job. It’s a safe bet that you probably like that job most of the time, but it ...
HR Q&A

Q&A: Personal Leave of Absence

An employee requested an unpaid leave of absence to complete their last semester of college. Do we have to approve it? If we don’t but ...
Affirmations

Affirmation: Professional stress has no place in my life.

Jobs can be stressful, but I avoid allowing professional stress into my life. When stress comes my way at work, I just let it roll ...

Blasts From The Past

HR Advisor: How to Help Employees Communicate More Effectively

In an ideal world, communication would be easy. We’d immediately know exactly what to say or write. Emails, Slack messages, and reply threads would practically ...
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Q&A: Can we use comp time with our employees?

It depends. For nonexempt employees of a private employer, no. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doesn’t permit private employers to offer compensatory time (“comp ...
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Q&A: Should we cancel our annual holiday party again this year?

Ultimately, that’s your decision. Some companies are forgoing an in-person holiday party again this year, while others feel like it’s safe enough to celebrate in ...
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Career Monday: Be the Boss Everyone Wants While Accelerating Your Career

Being a great boss to your employees doesn’t just help them. It helps you, too. A great boss is able to please his employees and ...
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Career Monday: What Will You Do When an Employer Says You’re Overqualified?

Imagine someone refusing to date you because you’re too kind and beautiful. Yet, when you’re job hunting, you may run into employers who tell you ...
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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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