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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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If you know me, you’ll know I’m not much of a pet person….ok, yes, we have a dog in our home but it belonged to my husband and his kids first. And in all fairness she is only six pounds and doesn’t tend to be much work. I’m allergic to most cats and dogs and…
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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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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 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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