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Affirmations
Affirmation: I do my best without regard for reward.
I always perform to the best of my ability and strive to go beyond what I must do to simply get the job done correctly. ...
April 23, 2024
HR Compliance
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 ...
April 18, 2024
Affirmations
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. ...
April 16, 2024
HR Compliance
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 ...
April 11, 2024
Affirmations
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 ...
April 9, 2024
Blasts From The Past
Reap the Benefits of Staying Focused at Work
October 1, 2020
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It’s imperative to stay focused at work if you wish to meet your deadlines and succeed in your career. However, such concentration isn’t always easy ...
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Q&A: Do Employees Need to Sign a New Handbook with Each Change?
October 26, 2023
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No. For small, minor updates, you don’t need employees to sign off, especially if you simply made an administrative change like updating the name of ...
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Affirmation: 7 Signs That You’re Not Assertive Enough
September 27, 2022
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Your parents may have raised you to be accommodating and to put the needs of others first. However, there’s a limit to how accommodating you ...
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Federal Law Updates for 2024: IRS Mileage Rate, OSHA Reporting, and Federal Contractor Minimum Wages
December 23, 2023
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The following federal law changes take effect on January 1, 2024. IRS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATEThe IRS standard mileage rate will be 67 cents per mile ...
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Career Monday: Using Your Severance Package to Amp Up Your Job Search
June 14, 2021
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Layoffs may feel a little less stressful when they come with a severance package that continues your salary for a set period of time. Of ...
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HRCI Certification with HR Girlfriends!
March 13, 2017
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Why should I become certified? Certification sets you apart as a true professional. By obtaining a certification in human resources, you demonstrate that you have ...
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