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For many organizations, March marks the last month of the first quarter, and for all organizations it is an opportunity to reflect on what has truly worked well for the business. Considerations of these wins include successful execution of projects, implementation of services/bids, increase in sales, and marketing/brand recognition. As we consider what led to any…
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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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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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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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Early in my career, I heard a phrase spoken by a family court judge that has stuck with me throughout my professional career. While he was speaking about matters that had been brought to him in court, I’ve found the saying to be just as applicable to situations I’ve seen in the workplace by being…
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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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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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It’s no surprise there is increased attention in our workplaces to ensure respectful cultures are in place with the recent awakening our world has had following the spotlight brought about by the resurgence of the #MeToo movement over the course of the past year or so. As you know, culture in an organization is driven…
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