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With the recent announcement of Canada’s legalization plus the United States’ 9 states that have already legalized recreational marijuana and the 31 states which have legalized medical marijuana, it’s a topic employers can no longer afford to ignore. The question is, what should they do about it? While the number of states legalizing some form of…
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I’ve spent the last decade and a half working in human resources and as a result, have seen and experienced things that many others aren’t always privy to in the workplace. When it comes to dealing with people, it can be fascinating, frustrating, fulfilling, frenzied and fantastic all at the same time. And while most…
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Before I try almost anything new I check the online reviews. New restaurant? I open up yelp. Heading to a new business in town? I open up Google Maps. Purchasing something? I open up Amazon. The reviews are simple, easy to read and extremely reliable. I’ve never been led astray! It’s a quick way for me…
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A reference, as defined by dictionary.com is a “person to who one refers for testimony as to one’s character, abilities, etc.”. Most employers will ask you for a list of your professional references if they are going to consider you for a job. If your credit isn’t great or well established you will usually…
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Being the interviewer can be just as tough as being the interviewee.….knowing what you should and shouldn’t say, knowing what is legal and what isn’t and figuring out how you can get the most realistic indication of a potential employee from a brief conversation is tricky at best. The best interviewers are well trained, well…
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As Jack Welch once said, “It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” Retaining key employees is essential to the success of any organization. That isn’t news. However, many leaders think that the…
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Are you familiar with Right To Work laws? Do you know what Employment At Will means? Many people don’t fully understand these concepts and I’ve heard people misuse these terms all the time with me. So, what the heck is the difference anyway? Read on…..
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You’ve probably read numerous articles on the do’s and don’ts of being interviewed. There are thousands of articles circulating on a regular basis that provide guidance, advice, tips, and tricks to job seekers. And no doubt, interviewing can be nerve-racking for candidates. Most people don’t have to do it regularly or often which means most…
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You never quite know what to expect when you are letting an employee go. As a human resources professional, I never go into a termination meeting without preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. When you treat people with respect and compassion (no matter what the reason for the separation is) then most of…
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Unless you don’t want to know the proper way to ask for a raise, this article is a must read! And, for the record, I’ve never met an adult employee that felt like they were sufficiently paid for the work they did at their job. And, unless you are lucky enough to work at an awesome…
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