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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: Peace is my anchor in uncertain times.

Peace is a state of prevailing harmony, free from disputes, anxiety, and stress. During times of confusion or uncertainty, I rely on my inner peace ...
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Q&A: How long should we keep employee timecards?

Question: How long should we keep employee timecards? Answer from Marisa, PHR: Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, you are required to keep such records ...
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Q&A: What are the Basic Steps of a Harassment Investigation?

Investigating a claim of harassment can be intimidating, but we have a great resource available on the platform called Identifying and Preventing Workplace Harassment. For ...
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Q&A: Can we tell employees not to talk about their pay with each other?

Generally not. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) grants all non-supervisory employees (not just those in unions) the right to organize and engage in “concerted ...
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Career Monday: 12 Constructive Things To Do  While You’re Unemployed

If you’re currently searching for a job, you already know that a big part of your routine is waiting around. Maybe you’ve let everyone from ...
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Affirmation: I feel the excitement of the Season.

As the weather starts to shift, I start to anticipate the holidays. I can feel the excitement in the air. As I go shopping, I ...
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