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HR Q&A

Q&A: A remote employee told us they were injured at home during their workday. What are our responsibilities?

When an employee informs you that they were injured while working from home, take the claim seriously and follow your usual procedure for a workplace ...
Affirmation

Affirmation: My choices today support my goals for tomorrow

Each day is a reminder that I am one step closer to my goals. Keeping that in mind helps me to stay on track with ...
Career Mondays

Career Monday: How to Make the Most of Working from Home

Working from home is becoming much more common. On the surface, it sounds ideal. You can work in your robe while you talk to your ...
HR Q&A

Q&A: What are Whistleblower Protections?

Whistleblowing occurs when an employee reports wrongdoing (dangerous, illegal, or unethical activity or practices by the company or its employees) either directly to the employer ...
Career Mondays

Career Monday: A Useful Guide for Sharing a Home Office with Your Partner

Does your house seem smaller since the pandemic started? Many families feel more cramped with 2 adults working at home, especially if you need to ...

Blasts From The Past

HR Law Alert: Virginia Increases Minimum Wage and Requires Training for Hotel Employees

The following changes to Virginia employment law apply as of January 1, 2023. Minimum Wage The state’s minimum wage will increase to $12 per hour. ...
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Career Mondays: Discover How Being Unconventional Can Advance Your Career

Harvard researchers conducted a number of experiments to see if violating the dress code could make people seem more prestigious. It worked. Students assumed that ...
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Q&A: One of our employees has disclosed to me that they are trans and has asked to be addressed as female. How can we best be supportive of them?

First, let this employee know that you support her and ask her how she defines support, i.e., what support she’d like to receive. Then ensure ...
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Affirmation: I feel successful and I let go of all obstacles that stand in my way.

Join me for a minute on this thought – and say it out loud to yourself: I am a success! Each day I allow myself ...
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Career Mondays: Can You Really Have It All?

Of course, everyone wants to “have it all,” but is that even possible? There are a lot of opinions on the topic. Some people believe ...
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HR Advisor: July 2021

What Is HR Compliance? Running a business comes with no shortage of perks: the freedom to be your own boss, invest in an idea, steer ...
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