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Affirmation
Affirmation: I outline the big picture on my canvas before I paint in the small intricate details
Just as a painter envisions his masterpiece, I envision living my dreams. I know where I am going and how I plan to get there. ...
HR Q&A
Q&A: A remote employee’s roommate has been disrupting their work to the point that their performance is suffering. How should we handle this?
This situation should be handled the same way you’d manage most work disruptions affecting an employee’s performance. Start by having a conversation with the employee ...
Affirmation
Affirmation: The time to go after my dreams is now.
Only I hold the power to create the life I desire. I want to make my dreams come true so each day I work on ...
HR Q&A
Q&A: What’s the difference between a furlough and a layoff?
Furloughs and layoffs are ways to reduce labor costs during times of economic hardship. They both involve a loss of work for employees, but there ...
Affirmation
Affirmation: I am confident in my ability to follow through.
I know I can follow through on my promises because I only make promises that I can keep. Before I make a promise, I check ...
Blasts From The Past
Q&A: Employees are spending a lot of time on their phones (scrolling social media, browsing the internet, listening to music or podcasts). Can we prohibit personal phone use during work hours?
Yes, you can limit or prohibit use of personal devices during work hours. Employees can be expected to give their undivided attention to the work ...
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Q&A: What is FMLA?
FMLA is short for the Family and Medical Leave Act, a federal law that provides employees with unpaid, job protected leave and benefits continuation in ...
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HR Law Alert: Voting Leave Compliance
Election Day is almost here, so as an employer, now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws. Most states require that ...
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Affirmation: Love strengthens me
Love provides me with encouragement. I appreciate the value of my life and experience a sense of purpose. I am happy to put forth more ...
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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 ...
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HR Law Alert: Federal- EEO-1 Reporting Opens October 31
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection opens on October 31, 2023. The EEO-1 Component 1 report ...
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