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HR Q&A

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 ...
Affirmation

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 Q&A

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 ...
Affirmation

Affirmation: The time to go after my dreams is now.

Only I hold the power to create the life I desire. I want to make my dreams come true so each day I work on ...
HR Q&A

Q&A: What’s the difference between a furlough and a layoff?

Furloughs and layoffs are ways to reduce labor costs during times of economic hardship. They both involve a loss of work for employees, but there ...

Blasts From The Past

Career Monday: Considering A Career Change? 4 Crucial Questions To Ask Yourself 

When we leave school, college, or university, often we have no idea what we really want. We choose a job or career based on what ...
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Affirmation: No Worry Ways to Overcome Loneliness

Feeling close to family and friends is one of the greatest joys in life.  It is harder to harness this closeness during social distancing, but ...
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Affirmation: Learning How To Calm Your Mind

Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with frantic thoughts about all you need to get done the next day? Are ...
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Affirmation: I Will Kick-Start My Day with 7 energizing activities

Mornings can be a tough part of the day. We don’t want to get up, and most of us certainly don’t want to go to ...
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HR Q&A: Suggestions for Exit Interviews During the Pandemic

We’ve had a lot of turnover since the pandemic started and are thinking about doing exit interviews to see if we can find out why. ...
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Affirmation: 7 Disadvantages of Aggressiveness

You may know a few aggressive people that seem to do well for themselves, but they could be doing even better. Aggressiveness works, to a ...
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