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Career Monday: 12 Rules to Increase Your Productivity
Does your productivity ever get hampered by your desire to find the best possible solution? As you seek the easiest or fastest route to your …
Q&A: Can We Ask Employees About Food Allergies?
No. However, employees who do have food allergies or restrictions would likely appreciate it if you made sure that they also get to partake of …
Affirmation: 7 Things You Should Care Less About
Some things are worthy of your attention and concern. Others are not. Spending too much mental energy on the wrong things can move you further …
Q&A: What is pay transparency, and how does it help employers?
Pay transparency refers to sharing information about pay with applicants, employees, and possibly the entire world. While some states and localities require that employers include …
Affirmation: My Limitations Only Exist In My Mind
My potential is unlimited. My future is unlimited. The only limitations that exist in my life are in my mind. By conquering my mind, I …
Blasts From The Past
Q&A: Can we deny an employee’s use of accrued vacation time?
Yes, the decision to approve or deny the use of accrued vacation time is up to you, assuming you do so in a consistent and …
Q&A: Employees are spending a lot of time on their phones (scrolling social media, browsing the internet, listening to music or podcasts). Can we prohibit personal phone use during work hours?
Yes, you can limit or prohibit use of personal devices during work hours. Employees can be expected to give their undivided attention to the work …
Affirmation: Being assertive when necessary brings me peace of mind
When challenges occur, I consider my options. I jot down my possible reactions. Then, I select the choice that is best for me. I take …
HR Law Alert: Supreme Court Reinterprets Undue Hardship Standard for Religious Accommodations
As you’re probably aware, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act requires that employers with 15 or more employees make reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious …
Q&A: Can we ask references about an applicant’s previous use of sick time? We’d like to get a sense of their reliability.
No, you shouldn’t make any inquiries into an applicant’s history of calling in sick. Asking about absences because of illness or injury before extending an …
Affirmation: Putting Your Action Into Overdrive
If you are seeking success in your life, you will need to learn how to take positive action every day to accomplish your goals. After …