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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

Q&A: I’ve heard serving alcohol at company parties can be a liability. What steps can we take to protect our organization and our employees?

Yes, alcohol can be a liability. Partygoers who overindulge could cause an accident or act in ways that violate your harassment policy. Here are some ...
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Affirmation: Top 10 Profound Rules For Living

Life is challenging, because we have to discover the rules as we go. Some have even argued that is the goal of life: to figure ...
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Q&A: We recently promoted an employee and switched her to salaried exempt. Do I need to pay her…

Question: We recently promoted an employee and switched her to salaried exempt. Do I need to pay her the overtime that she worked before I ...
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Affirmation: Finding Your Passion Through the Power of Words

Do you feel as if you’re living a passionless life? Do you desire the same passion that you see in other people? It can be ...
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HR Q&A: Should we give an employee notice that their employment will end in two weeks?

Question: We are going to terminate an employee who has not been meeting expectations, even after several warnings. Could we give the employee notice that ...
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Q&A: What questions should an employer avoid asking during the recruiting and interview process?

You should avoid questions that are not job-related or that cause an applicant to tell you about their inclusion in a protected class. These would ...
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