HRGF Blog
Affirmations
Affirmation: I Organize My Priorities Into Separate Bins And Pull Them Out One By One
There is a reliable technique I use to manage my priorities. Using this system helps me organize my life. When I think about my priorities, ...
Career Monday
Career Monday: 7 Ways to Boost Focus and Productivity While Working From Home
Many businesses have allowed or forced employees to work from home. While this is a welcome development for many people, it’s not always easy to ...
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 ...
Blasts From The Past
Q&A: Does the NLRA Apply to My Business?
It does! Congress enacted the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935 to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and ...
Read More →
Affirmation: Discomfort Helps Me To Grow
Uncomfortable experiences help me to grow. When I respond constructively to difficult situations, I become stronger and wiser. I build my confidence. Overcoming a challenge ...
Read More →
Do I need to worry about GDPR in the US?
Question: Do I need to worry about GDPR in the US? Answer: The short answer is yes. What your company needs to ask itself is ...
Read More →
Q&A: Can we use comp time with our employees?
It depends. For nonexempt employees of a private employer, no. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doesn’t permit private employers to offer compensatory time (“comp ...
Read More →
HR Q&A: Are there new OSHA requirements regarding COVID-19?
Technically, no. OSHA’s new guidance is advisory in nature and creates no new legal obligations. However, one of President Biden’s first acts after being sworn ...
Read More →
Q&A: How do we calculate whether we’re covered under FMLA?
Question: How do we calculate whether we’re covered under FMLA? Answer from Margaret, PHR, SHRM,-CP To be covered under FMLA, private sector employers need to ...
Read More →