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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
HR Law Alert: Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Takes Effect
Federal employment law is about to give birth to some long-overdue requirements. As of June 27, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must provide ...
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Q&A: Can I ban cell phones at work?
Question: Can I ban cell phones at work? How about audio and video recordings? Answer from Kara, JD, SPHR: Thank yours for your questions. They ...
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HR Advisor-February 2019
There’s a Loneliness Epidemic in the Workplace – Here’s How Employers Can Help Right now, in workplaces across the country, people are going about their ...
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Affirmation: 4 Important Life Skills Your Parents Didn’t Teach You
We learn a lot of things in school, but many of them aren’t particularly valuable from the standpoint of practicality. You were probably required to ...
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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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Affirmation: The Timid Person’s Solution to Standing Up for Yourself
Some of us are much better at standing up for ourselves than others. While some people can get worked up a little too easily and ...
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