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Career Monday

Career Monday: The Secret To Leading A Successful Online Meeting

If you think it’s more difficult to lead a meeting when it’s conducted online, you have plenty of company. Nine out of ten meeting organizers ...
HR Q&A

Q&A: What is a “plan document” with respect to insurance plans offered by private employers?

A plan document is the official governing document of employee benefit plans, such as health, welfare, and retirement plans. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act ...
Career Monday

Career Monday: 8 Tips To Stay Motivated While Working From Home

If you work in an office, your day might already be planned out, with your coworkers giving you social interaction and your boss giving you ...
HR Law Alert

HR Law Alert – OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Electronic Reporting Due March 2

Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees in the entire company at any point in 2024 are ...
Affirmations

Affirmation: 15 Pros And Cons Of Using Social Media

Social media is here to stay. People enjoy it too much, and it makes too much money for it to not remain a big part ...

Blasts From The Past

Q&A: How do we deal with phishing emails?

Question: We’ve had a few employees receive phishing emails lately. Do you have any advice for how to deal with this? —Unfortunately, these scams have ...
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Diversity in the Workplace Starts with the Recruiter

The phrase “Diversity & Inclusion” is a hot HR priority right now, but what does it really mean? Without an actionable plan in place, it ...
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Q&A: I have an employee who hasn’t shown up to work the last few shifts and isn’t responding to messages. Can we make a policy that employees who quit without notice won’t get their final paycheck?

No, federal law requires you to pay employees for all hours they have worked. While you can and should have a policy defining job abandonment ...
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Q&A: What are effective ways to manage remote employees and monitor their work?  

Managing remote employees can certainly be a challenge. Here are some of the practices we recommend: Set measurable goals around quality of work. Whether employees get their work ...
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Career Monday: Create An Online Presence To Climb The Career Ladder

If you want to advance in your career, one of the best ways to do that is by appearing online. These days, employers are looking ...
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HR Alert: Virginia Changes Overtime Law to Align with FLSA

There’s good news for employers in Virginia – the state is once again for lovers of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). You may recall ...
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