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HR Compliance

Q&A: What Do We Do When a Prank Crosses the Line?

It sounds like this prank could have crossed the line into harassment, even though the person who was offended wasn’t necessarily the intended target. As ...
Affirmations

AFFIRMATION: I Know How To Unleash The Power Behind My Dreams

Dreams have power. My dreams are important to me. They show me what I have and what I desire for my future. To make my ...
Career Monday

Career Monday: Managing Video Meetings – How to Avoid Collaboration Fatigue

2020 was a year rife with changes and challenges. Remote working evolved from a futuristic concept into the standard strategy for most businesses. Our in-person ...
HR Compliance

Q&A: A Candidate Told Us They Have a Disability. What Do We Need to Do?

We recommend asking if they need an accommodation during the application process, but above all, ensure that having this information doesn’t influence your hiring decision. ...
Affirmations

Affirmation: I Maintain Hope While I Wait For My Dreams To Come True

I believe in my dreams. Those visions are inside of me for a purpose, which is soon to be revealed. My faith is steadfast as ...

Blasts From The Past

Affirmation: My Ambition Is On The Rise

My ambition is on the rise. I stay in touch with the elements of my personality that compel me to move forward in life. It ...
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HR Law Alert: Federal DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Increase Exempt Employee Minimum Salaries

The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has finally announced the release of its proposed rule to increase the minimum salary required for certain employees to ...
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Affirmation: Breaking the Procrastination Habit with Positive Self-Talk

Are you a reluctant procrastinator? Do you always wait until the last moment to get things done? Do you find you are always putting things ...
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Q&A: What is mentoring in the workplace?

Mentoring is a professional relationship between a senior or more experienced employee (the mentor) and a newer or less experienced one (the mentee). The mentor ...
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Affirmation: I Will Kick-Start My Day with 7 energizing activities

Mornings can be a tough part of the day. We don’t want to get up, and most of us certainly don’t want to go to ...
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HR Q&A: For leave requests under the FFCRA, can we require proof that the school or place of care is closed?

No. However, you can and should (for IRS documentation) require the following items: • The names and ages of the child or children being cared ...
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