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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
Q&A: Does an I-9 form need to be updated when an employee has a name change? What about other forms?
Question: Does an I-9 form need to be updated when an employee has a name change? What about other forms? Answer from Celine, SHRM-CP: ...
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Career Monday: Top 10 Critical Competencies of Great Leaders
Great leaders share many common traits. Though criteria for leadership in the workplace can vary from company to company, the majority of effective leaders exemplify ...
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Tip of the Month: July
Multitasking is a myth! Human brains simply cannot pay attention to two things at once. Instead, our focus operates like a flashlight, which can illuminate ...
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Affirmation: I Am Fulfilling My Purpose In Life
I know my place in the universe and I am fulfilling my purpose. I believe that I was put on Earth for a specific reason. ...
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Q&A: What is Paid Volunteer Time Off?
Volunteer time off (VTO) is a form of paid leave that gives employees their regular compensation for hours spent in service to an approved charitable ...
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Affirmation: I Will Kick-Start My Day with 7 energizing activities
Mornings can be a tough part of the day. We don’t want to get up, and most of us certainly don’t want to go to ...
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