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HR Compliance
Q&A: Do We Need to Pay Summer Interns?
Generally, yes, though it depends on who benefits most from their work. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the “primary beneficiary test” to ...
Affirmations
Affirmation: I do my best without regard for reward.
I always perform to the best of my ability and strive to go beyond what I must do to simply get the job done correctly. ...
HR Compliance
Q&A: What is Discrimination Based on National Origin?
Yes. Discrimination based on national origin is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and includes treating applicants or employees unfavorably because they ...
Affirmations
Affirmation: I outline the big picture on my canvas before I paint in the small intricate details
Just as a painter envisions his masterpiece, I envision living my dreams. I know where I am going and how I plan to get there. ...
HR Compliance
Q&A: A remote employee’s roommate has been disrupting their work to the point that their performance is suffering. How should we handle this?
This situation should be handled the same way you’d manage most work disruptions affecting an employee’s performance. Start by having a conversation with the employee ...
Blasts From The Past
Affirmation: I believe in my own abilities
I am capable of so many things! My talents and skills combine to help me do good things for myself and others, and I am ...
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Affirmation: I teach others how to treat me by how I treat myself
I listen to my inner voice that tells me how valuable I am. It reminds me that I am worth the best of everything. How ...
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Affirmation: My Mind and Body Work As One
My mind and body work together as I focus on new career goals. I am confident that I have the strength and ability to reach ...
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Career Monday: To Change or Not to Change? That Is the Question
Back in the day it was commonplace to have a job for life or at least stay with the same company for an entire working ...
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Career Mondays: 14 Microchanges Guaranteed to Advance Your Career
Is there some way to advance your career that’s faster than completing an MBA, and easier than rescuing your company from a hostile takeover bid? ...
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Career Monday: 7 Tips to Help You Avoid Repeating the Same Mistakes
Most of us live lives riddled with the same mistakes relived time and time again. This is incredibly common, but life doesn’t have to be ...
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