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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 ...
April 18, 2024
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. ...
April 16, 2024
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 ...
April 11, 2024
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 ...
April 9, 2024
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 ...
April 4, 2024
Blasts From The Past
Affirmation: Being alive is enough encouragement to live to the fullest.
January 19, 2021
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Life is the greatest blessing graciously given to me. I am encouraged to live life to the fullest because it is a gift that keeps ...
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Q&A: Can We Reduce the Risk of a Termination by Calling It a Layoff?
October 17, 2019
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Question: Does presenting a termination as a layoff reduce the risk of an unlawful termination claim? We have a new manager who’s not performing well ...
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Affirmation: My quest for excellence allows me to give my best.
March 8, 2021
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I am the first to acknowledge the importance of aiming for excellence in everything I do. I am naturally inclined to give my best in ...
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Career Monday: 5 Steps to More Progressive Goals and Greater Success
August 17, 2020
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Finding it too easy to hit your goals? Maybe you have goals that simply don’t challenge you – and in this case, are they really ...
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Employment Law Trends at the Start of 2024
January 3, 2024
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With each new year, the world of HR and compliance looks a little different than before. Minimum wages increase. New laws go into effect. Trends ...
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Career Monday: 8 Myths About Self – Employment
November 7, 2022
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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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