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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 ...
March 28, 2024
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 ...
March 26, 2024
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 ...
March 25, 2024
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 ...
March 21, 2024
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 ...
March 18, 2024
Blasts From The Past
HR Q&A: Should we give an employee notice that their employment will end in two weeks?
January 28, 2021
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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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We have a repeat applicant whom we offered a job to in the past. This candidate failed a drug screen back then, so we rescinded the offer. Can we reject them now based on their past drug screen result?
February 16, 2023
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No, chances are that rejecting an applicant based on a previous drug screen will violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prohibits employment ...
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Career Monday: Create An Online Presence To Climb The Career Ladder
July 3, 2023
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If you want to advance in your career, one of the best ways to do that is by appearing online. These days, employers are looking ...
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Q&A: Can we ask references about an applicant’s previous use of sick time?
March 22, 2017
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Question: Can we ask references about an applicant’s previous use of sick time? We’d like to get a sense of their reliability. Answer from Rebecca, ...
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Affirmation: You ARE Worth It! A Guide to Healthy Self-Esteem
May 14, 2019
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A healthy self-esteem is a starting point for a happy life. Unfortunately, when you lack self-esteem, you also lack the ability to reach your true ...
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Career Monday: How to Have an Effective Conversation With Your Boss
December 19, 2022
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Trying to talk to your boss can be uncomfortable and awkward. But if you know the right way to approach your superiors, you can survive ...
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