So, you’ve been working in the same position for over a year and no one has said anything to you about a promotion or increase in pay. There could be many reasons for a company not giving you a promotion or a raise and some of them are valid, such as a downturn in the […]
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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 seen, she hasn’t experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19 other than this one time. Do we need to send her home just in case? Answer:No. If you’ve confirmed that she […]
Career Monday: 10 Tips for Successfully Changing Careers
Are you ready for a career change? It’s never too late to try a new career on for size. But, changing careers can be a significant challenge, depending on your career of choice. However, if you’re committed, there’s no reason you can’t find a new line of work that fulfills you and pays the bills. […]
Career Monday: 3 Ways to Know You’re on the Right Career Track For You
Deciding on a career can sometimes be difficult. After spending a few years studying in a particular field, one would think that your career choice is obvious. Sometimes, though, uncertainty looms because you aren’t fully connected to the field. Have you chosen a certain career direction because your parents or someone else want you to […]
HR Q&A: Given the COVID-19 pandemic, should we cancel our annual holiday party?
We would certainly recommend not having an in-person event this year, which could put your company, employees, customers, and community at risk. If your event spreads the virus, your employees could become sick, much of your workforce may need to quarantine, and your event could make the news. We understand, however, that cancelling this event […]
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 notice the decor is changing to fit the holidays. I hear the music of the season and start to hum and smile. The holidays are coming! Each song I hear […]
Career Monday: 7 Tips to Embrace and Accept Change
Change is inevitable. Look at your hobbies, friends, clothes, taste in music, TV shows, family, and career. Many of those things have changed. The people around you have changed. The political horizon has changed. There’s change everywhere. 2020 was a real year of intense change for most people around the globe! Change can bring fear, […]
Career Monday: The Secret to Having a Greater Impact at Work
Do you pride yourself on meeting the expectations in your job description and completing tasks on time? That’s a great start, but it’s important to go beyond just fulfilling your job requirements if you want to stand out at work. In today’s employment market, many qualified applicants compete for a limited number of openings. Even […]
Career Monday: In everything I do, success is my goal.
The word, “success,” holds special meaning for me. When I am successful, I accomplish the intended purpose in a given situation. When I try to do my best job at work and I achieve that, then I am successful. Although success sometimes eludes me, my intent in life is to succeed each time it is […]
Affirmation: I have real courage.
My courage is real and strong. It gives me the power to face difficult situations. I can avoid backing down or giving up when my conscience tells me I should be brave and persevere. Courage is my inner strength. I have courage during dark moments. It keeps hope alive in my heart. Courage is the […]