Is it difficult to get your boss to pay attention to you these days? Maybe they’re taking long lunches and ducking calls from clients. Maybe you’re afraid to ask any questions because they’ve been extra critical lately. This lack of enthusiasm could mean that your boss is burned out. It’s common these days. “Almost 96% […]
California Employment Law Updates for January 1st (2024)
California Employment Law Updates for January 1st (2024)
Q&A: Company Holiday Party Best Practices
A holiday party can be a great way to celebrate the year with employees, but it can come with risks. We recommend the following best practices: • Unless you intend to pay employees for their time at the event, make attendance optional. Employees should not feel pressured in any way to attend.Avoid conducting any work-related […]
Affirmation: Are You A Self Help Junkie?
Self-help is a $10 billion industry. That’s a lot of books, videos, consulting sessions, courses, and seminars. It’s a huge business. We all want to lead happier and more successful lives. However, it’s possible to get too much of a good thing. Some people are addicted to acquiring and collecting self-help materials. Are you? Consuming […]
Career Monday: 3 Unconventional Roads to Finding Your Dream Job
Are you looking for a career that will give you a sense of fulfillment, as well as a paycheck? You might get lucky and find your dream job through your current network or a job board. However, you might have to put more thought into your search when you raise your expectations higher. A recent […]
Q&A: Are We Required to Update Expired I-9 Documentation?
You would only update a Form I-9 if the expired document pertains to a limited period of employment authorization. You should never reverify U.S. citizens and, in most cases, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). However, if a lawful permanent resident presents their employer with temporary evidence of lawful permanent resident status for Section 2 […]
Affirmation: What Is The Limiting Factor In Your Life?
No matter how far you’ve come in life, you’re still held back by a limiting factor. Even if you’re a billionaire, there is something that’s preventing you from having more. Some of us are currently more limited than others, but we all have limitations. And those limitations change. When one limitation is overcome, another is […]
Career Monday: A Foolproof Formula for Cutting Down on Excessive Meetings
Are you unable to complete your work because meetings are eating up your time? One study found that the average senior manager spends as much as 23 hours of their week in scheduled meetings. The figures are even higher if you add in the impromptu gatherings that occur in most workplaces. There are […]
HR Advisor December 2023
An Offer Letter They Can’t Refuse It’s hiring time! You’ve reviewed the applications, interviewed lots of fascinating people, and are ready to extend an offer. You’ve worked hard to get to this point, not only to find the right person, but also to sell them on the job. You’re probably both excited and nervous. You […]
Q&A: Employees Forget to Clock Out for Their Breaks
There are a few steps you can take to help your employees remember to clock out for breaks and meal periods: 1. Ask employees why they’re forgetting. There may be contributing factors worth addressing. You can also ask for feedback on what may not be working well with the current timekeeping procedures. 2. Review your […]