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HR Q&A
Q&A: What is Discrimination Based on National Origin?
Yes. Discrimination based on national origin is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and includes treating applicants or employees unfavorably because they ...
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 ...
Blasts From The Past
Affirmation: Take Full Advantage Of Your Commute Even If You’re Driving
If you commute 30 minutes each way to work, that’s about 250 hours per year. That’s a lot of time you’re probably not putting to ...
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Q&A: Do we need to review every application before moving forward with interviews and making a job offer?
The short answer is no. There’s no legal requirement to review all the applications before moving forward, and you can always return to the applicants ...
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Affirmation: Just Say No! The Secrets Of Self Control
Would you like to have more self-control? We are guided by our discomfort, some of us more than others. When you want to finish of ...
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Career Monday: 3 Ways to Know You’re on the Right Career Track For You
Deciding on a career can sometimes be difficult. After spending a few years studying in a particular field, one would think that your career choice ...
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Q&A: We received a complaint about harassment. How should we respond?
Question: We received a complaint about harassment. How should we respond? Answer from Aimee, GPHR, SHRM-SCP: When a company suspects that an employee has violated ...
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Q&A: Can We Choose to Not Hire Someone Due to Their Size?
While weight in and of itself is not a protected characteristic under federal law, making a hiring decision on this basis is inadvisable. Hiring decisions ...
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