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In the month of February, Who’s Your HR? challenges you and your employees to show some love. In February, this month (and it should be all year long), there is a discussion about showing love and how great love looks. This month, we show love in a variety of ways by: What’s love got to do with…
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We are in the fourth quarter, the home stretch of the year. For many organizations, this is a time for managers to offer reviews on performance, reflection on accomplishments, recognition of service, and recommendations for the future year. Employees from an individual perspective are doing the same—taking time to review, reflect, recognize, and make recommendations.…
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We are in the fourth quarter for many organizations. The home stretch. The question now is: What do you do next, and how do you do it? In other words, how can you end this year strong? The answer to that question begins with planning. Let’s be honest—as an employee or an employer, you understand how you are doing, what…
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American industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Don’t find fault—find a remedy.” While a bit blunt, his words remind us of our need to improve our performance with actual results, not just fault-finding. In other words, employee success and growth won’t happen by accident. It happens intentionally through planning and feedback—which means handling performance reviews with…
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Your staff is the backbone of your company and one of your most valuable assets. But with the everyday demands of the workplace, saying thank you can get lost in the shuffle. That’s a problem—because if you don’t let them know you appreciate their contributions, they are more likely to become disconnected from their work.…
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Just as dating in today’s world happens a lot differently than it did in the past, the same is true for finding great candidates for your open roles. While job boards, ads, and resumes are still popular, there are many other ways to find talented people who are a strong fit for your organization. Consider…
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“How do you feel about staff members working from home?” If you’ve been interviewing prospective employees recently, then you’ve probably gotten this question more than once. A lot of employees want the flexibility and freedom that a hybrid/remote work environment provides. In many cases, this one perk is the main reason a fantastic candidate chooses…
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We are officially in 2022! Some of us are feeling the overwhelming rush of the new year. The holiday season may have been a whirlwind, but now it’s time to get organized and get a head-start on your Human Resources projects. Continue reading to find our simple checklist for starting the new year right – HR Style!
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With so many people working from home these days, it’s common to have our coworkers’ pets pop up in our conversations, our social media updates, and our video calls. Though it may seem like a strange situation to some, the fact is, pets in the workplace can provide some benefits—though if companies are going to…
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How to Position Your Business and Your Employees for Success During the COVID-19 School Year Today’s pandemic uncertainties are creating a unique set of difficulties for working parents, and the businesses that employ them. School districts are finalizing and announcing new plans at the very last minute. The usual school rhythm that working parents have…
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