You can ask employees for proof that they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine, but you need to be careful about how you ask for it and what you do with the information. You should ask employees to provide proof that only includes their name, the date of vaccine (and whether first or second dose, if applicable), […]
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Affirmation: I show my appreciation to coworkers.
I appreciate my coworkers and their suggestions. I always remember to let them know how grateful I am for their help and encouragement. I build strong relationships with my coworkers because of my gratitude. I am able to help them overcome obstacles, and they help me with my challenges. We share information freely and avoid […]
Career Monday: Become Better At Anything Through Deliberate Practice
Deliberate practice is the path to getting better results in any field. It’s a specific method that makes the difference between an ordinary performance and an outstanding achievement. These are some guidelines for engaging in deliberate practice and specific applications for how to use it in your daily life. General Guidelines for Deliberate Practice 1. […]
Career Monday: My actions today are in preparation for bigger goals tomorrow.
I know that I am only as far away from my goals as I allow myself to be. I surround myself with others whose values are similar to mine. I desire long-lived richness in my life that comes from these relationships. Building my network now allows me to have that richness for a long time […]
HR Federal Law Alert: American Rescue Plan Act Signed Into Law
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is the latest bill to address the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, has been signed into law. Most aspects of the law do not directly affect the HR function, but those that do—optional extension of sick and family leave and establishment of COBRA subsidies—are outlined below. OPTIONAL EXTENSION […]
HR Alert: New York Enacts Vaccination Leave Requirement
New York now requires employers of all sizes to provide paid leave to employees who are getting vaccinated for COVID-19. The law took effect immediately and applies through December 31, 2022. Employees are entitled to take up to four hours of paid leave each time they get a COVID shot. For now, this means up […]
Affirmation: I am stronger than any challenge I face.
The challenges I face each day are of little concern to me. I have overcome many challenges in the past. My past record of success makes me very self-confident that any obstacle in my path can be overcome. I am impressed by the many strengths I possess. The most important of these is my ability […]
HR Advisor: How to Help Employees Communicate More Effectively
In an ideal world, communication would be easy. We’d immediately know exactly what to say or write. Emails, Slack messages, and reply threads would practically write themselves. And there’d be no confusion about what anyone meant, ever. Of course, communication never works that way. We stare at the computer screen trying to decide how to […]
Affirmation: My quest for excellence allows me to give my best.
I am the first to acknowledge the importance of aiming for excellence in everything I do. I am naturally inclined to give my best in every situation, so excellence is always my goal. When I am at work, exhaustion and frustration can set in easily. At these times, it would be understandable if I did […]
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 in was to sign an Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety that directs OSHA to increase enforcement of existing agency standards and investigate whether a new standard for […]