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The beginning of the year is a great time to assess your current human resources systems and ensure they address existing local, state and federal requirements. With a new year and a new budget in hand, it’s a smart idea to invest some time into ensuring that your company is complying with all EEOC (Equal…
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As the end of the year rapidly approaches and the new year looms larger, this is an ideal time to take steps that will allow your business to move smoothly into the upcoming year. Now is an ideal time to complete last year’s tasks, tie up loose ends, set new goals, and launch into the…
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Penny Horton | November 29, 2019 It’s Time to Talk about Benefits It’s November, and that means it is not just the holiday season. It’s also the season for benefits open enrollment. And just like trying to find the right gift for the people on your holiday gift list, it can take time, attention, and…
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Why Employers Should Employ Mature Workers Is age discrimination a real thing? And if so, how should people in the workplace address it? As an HR professional, I often hear this question from job seekers, but it is something that employers and HR professionals should consider carefully as well. Once an employer has at least…
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On August 29, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, commonly called the Unity Bill, goes into effect across the state of Oklahoma. This legislation offers more specific provisions concerning the use of medical marijuana, and it’s important for employees and employers to be aware of them. Is your company ready? Are you fully aware…
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In part 1 of this article, we addressed time off policies from the perspective of the employers. In part 2 below, we tackle how employees can make the most of this vital benefit and increase the likelihood of successful time off requests. (see part 1 of this article for the employers perspective)
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With summer in full swing and the holidays soon approaching, now is a perfect time for both employers and employees to coordinate time off requests. Handling time off appropriately enables everyone to benefit from needed rest and family time without causing undue stress for the company. Of course, time off requests have some pitfalls to…
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In Part 1 of this blog post, we discussed the benefits of giving effective performance reviews for both leaders and employees. In Part 2, let’s take a closer look at how to create a performance review process that ensures your organization is setting clear goals, establishing level expectations, identifying and removing obstacles, and preventing performance…
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Early in my career, I heard a phrase spoken by a family court judge that has stuck with me throughout my professional career. While he was speaking about matters that had been brought to him in court, I’ve found the saying to be just as applicable to situations I’ve seen in the workplace by being…
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It’s nearly Thanksgiving in the United States and what most of us consider the start of the holiday season with the holiday’s of Christmas and New Year’s rounding out the festivities. For many Americans, the holidays can be both a joyous time and a stressful time since it typically means more time with family, more…
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