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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

Affirmation: I Practice Self Discipline in the Workplace

I practice self-discipline in the workplace. My career is a fundamental part of who I am. My job provides me with opportunities for learning, which ...
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Affirmation: Keeping Peace In Your Heart

Are you seeking more peace in your life? Many of us have had negative or traumatic experiences that have left us feeling angry, hurt, or ...
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HR Advisor: October 2021

National Disability Employment Awareness Month October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Declared in 1988 by the United States Congress (though its roots go ...
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Career Monday: 8 Myths About Self – Employment

Do you dream of being self-employed, but feel like you don’t have the money, knowledge, or skills to get a business going?Your concerns might be ...
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Q&A: One of our employees will be on leave while they go to rehab. What, if anything, should we tell the staff about the employee’s absence?

Federal law requires that you keep medical information you obtain confidential, so you should tell your staff only that the employee is out on leave. ...
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Career Monday: I strive for excellence in my work.

When it comes to my work, the amounts of effort, energy and time I put in determine the end result. Because my work is so ...
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