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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 ...
Affirmation
Affirmation: I am confident in my ability to follow through.
I know I can follow through on my promises because I only make promises that I can keep. Before I make a promise, I check ...
Blasts From The Past
Affirmation: Independence is Fulfilling
As I traverse this wonderfully complex world, I treasure my freedom. When I wake up each morning, I smile at the possibilities that the day ...
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HR Law Alert: D.C. Law Alert, July 2021
D.C. Minimum Wage Increase On July 1, 2021, the minimum wage in the District of Columbia will increase to $15.20 per hour, and the minimum ...
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Engagement Starts With You
I was honored to be the keynote speaker at EBG’s invitation only breakfast on April 27th. The opportunity reminded me that whenever I am in ...
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HR Q&A: An employee was coughing, what should we do?
Question:An employee of ours had a brief coughing fit today, but she says she just had something caught in her throat. As far as we’ve ...
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Q&A: Thanksgiving and COVID
Question: Several of our employees have talked about having Thanksgiving with large groups of extended family. What can we do to reduce the risk of ...
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Q&A: Can We Accept Expired ID for the I-9?
Question: A newly-hired employee cannot come up with proper identification for the Form I-9. He has presented an expired state ID, but no other documentation. ...
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