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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

Affirmation: What Is The Limiting Factor In Your Life?

No matter how far you’ve come in life, you’re still held back by a limiting factor. Even if you’re a billionaire, there is something that’s ...
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Career Monday: Follow These Tips to Help Others Achieve Career Success

During times of stress, worry, and anxiety, the experts in mental health tell us that thinking about others and helping them out of a problem ...
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Q&A: We have an employee who has an illness covered by the Americans with Disability Act. … Would it be reasonable to demote her …?

Question: We have an employee who has an illness covered by the Americans with Disability Act. The employee provided us with a letter from her ...
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Career Advice You Will Want To Heed

Career Advice Best Career Advice: If you want to advance within an organization, NEVER believe you are the smartest person in the room because growth ...
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Q&A: Should We Interview an Employee Accused of Harassment Before Terminating Them?

If you were to skip the interview with him, while typically interviewing other employees who have been accused of harassment or misconduct, he could claim ...
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Q&A: What should I do if my employee discloses that their family member or roommate has COVID-19?

Answer from Megan, SPHR, JD: Employees who have come within six feet of someone who is infected should self-quarantine for 14 days after their last ...
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