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How to Start The New Year Right: HR Style

January 24, 2022

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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Making Room for Fido: The Pros and Cons of Dogs in the Workplace

October 3, 2020

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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Work at Home, School at Home?

August 25, 2020

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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Reopening Checklist: How to Update HR Policies in Light of COVID-19

June 23, 2020

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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COVID-19 and the Workplace: How to Bring Employees Back

May 30, 2020

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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Navigating Staff Reductions: Know Your Options in the Age of Coronavirus

April 6, 2020

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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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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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 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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Opioids in the Workplace

April 26, 2019

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the United States is facing an opioid overdose epidemic. Deaths due to opioids quadrupled between 2000 and 2014. At least half of these deaths were due to prescription opioids.

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