Well, here we are: working remotely, under a pandemic, and days are getting shorter. Please, can we have a show of hands for anyone who feels their energy waning? (LOL!) You can find loads of apps and advice online for managing your time and projects, but what about your energy levels? Preventing fatigue is essential […]
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Career Monday: Follow These Tips to Help Others Achieve Career Success
During times of stress, worry, and anxiety, the experts in mental health tell us that thinking about others and helping them out of a problem often helps us move beyond our own anxieties. Doing something to help others is always a win-win. One of the most rewarding experiences for many people is helping someone else […]
Q&A: What if an employee has used up their FFCRA leave?
Can we terminate an employee who is unable to work because they need to care for a child but has used up their leave under the FFCRA? Assuming that no other leave laws apply, termination is an option. That said, you may instead want to consider offering the employee an unpaid personal leave of absence […]
Career Monday: A Foolproof Formula For Setting Boundaries At Work
Healthy boundaries are essential to any relationship, including the ones you have at work. Your personal limits express your values. They let others know what you care about and how you define acceptable and unacceptable behavior. Of course, in your professional life, there’s the extra factor of how to meet your personal needs without putting […]
Q&A: Can I deny leave if I believe an employee is lying about the need to care for a child?
There is significant risk in denying a request for FFCRA leave if an employee has provided the appropriate documentation. That said, if you believe the request is fraudulent, you should have a discussion with the employee before granting or denying leave. If it turns out that they were submitting a fraudulent request — and you […]
Q&A: Can I deny FFCRA leave to an employee?
Can I deny FFCRA leave to an employee who has high schoolers attending class remotely who are able to take care of themselves during the day? No. Employees are entitled to emergency FMLA (EFMLA) when they are unable to work or telework because they need to care for a child because the child’s school or […]
Affirmation: Life is a Marathon – Not a Sprint
Life is a marathon. I am training to be a steady, strong, passionate, and committed endurance runner. I know I can go the distance because I train constantly. My workouts include daily positive self-talk, affirmations, and meditation. With these, I can be successful for the long haul. Keeping my self-talk positive gives me an optimistic […]
Career Monday: 8 Methods to Overcome a Fear of Being Judged
The words that people say to us can have a lasting effect, leaving us feeling powerless and vulnerable. Over time, the things that people say to us can shape our own opinion of ourselves. This can lead to a fear of being judged, which if we are not careful, can negatively impact our relationships, jobs, […]
HR Advisor: Reducing Stress and Handling Anonymous Reports
Six Tips for Managing Stress in the Workplace We’re all supposed to feel stress from time to time. It’s the way the body responds to demands and dangers. A stressful event triggers the release of hormones. These hormones, according to Psychology Today, “increase heartbeat and the circulation of blood to support quick action, mobilize fat […]
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 for.• The name of the school, place of care, or caregiver that is closed or unavailable due to COVID-19.• A statement from the employee that no other suitable person will […]