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When it comes to finding the right employees to make your organization shine and reach its goals, there’s nothing quite like the value of bringing on military veterans. As you diversify hiring policies and procedures, be sure to include veterans among your targeted outreach—because these smart, skilled people make great additions to any staff. Here’s…
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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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Back to Business Series Being an employer has always been complex. Navigating the legal nuances. Optimizing your workforce. Holding employees accountable. Building your business, your brand, and driving employee engagement. And then, COVID-19. COVID-19 has changed our world forever. While the workplace is only one of the aspects that have been impacted, the impact has…
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Right now, companies of all sizes and industries are facing unexpected and unprecedented pressures due to that insidious, invisible menace known as COVID-19. In addition to questions of safety and health, it’s almost certain that your business is navigating economic issues. You’re likely trying to find the balance between managing the bottom line, staying afloat…
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Think drug and alcohol testing just means an occasional urine sample? Think again. The situations businesses actually find themselves facing when it comes to substance testing are surprisingly complex. If you can imagine it, it’s happened. Even if you can’t imagine it, it probably still has happened. I’ve seen it, and I know. For more…
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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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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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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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