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Going Outside the Box: Why It Pays to Bring in an HR Consultant

October 23, 2019

Got employees? If you do, then you’ve got human resources needs as well. And there are likely to be times when your organization needs more than your in-house HR resources can provide. In those situations, it pays to bring in an HR consultant who can step in with specialized advice, training and more. Here are…

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Is 40 Too Old for the Workplace? 50? 60? 70?

September 27, 2019

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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Medical Marijuana: The Latest Oklahoma Employers Need to Know

August 21, 2019

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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How To Handle Time Off Requests the Right Way: For Employees

July 15, 2019

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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How to Handle Time Off Requests the Right Way: For Employers

July 15, 2019

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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Getting Value Out of Mid-Year Performance Reviews (Part 2)

June 21, 2019

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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Getting Value Out of Mid-Year Performance Reviews (Part 1)

June 21, 2019

A periodic check-in between employers and employees can go a long way toward equipping your entire organization for success. Yet many companies struggle to make performance reviews work. It’s important to ensure that reviews are not simply a check-the-box exercise, but instead are meaningful, productive tools that position employees and leaders for success by setting…

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Happy Holidays? What Employers Need To Know

November 19, 2018

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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Hourly / Salary, Exempt / Non-Exempt; What’s the Difference?

November 11, 2018

Employee exemption status can be confusing.  If used incorrectly, employers can face a variety of consequences including costly penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as well as applicable state and local laws and regulations. More often than not its the disgruntled employees (current and past ones), who will decide to call your pay…

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15 Life Lessons I Learned in HR

October 14, 2018

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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