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We are in the fourth quarter for many organizations. The home stretch. The question now is: What do you do next, and how do you do it? In other words, how can you end this year strong? The answer to that question begins with planning. Let’s be honest—as an employee or an employer, you understand how you are doing, what…
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“How do you feel about staff members working from home?” If you’ve been interviewing prospective employees recently, then you’ve probably gotten this question more than once. A lot of employees want the flexibility and freedom that a hybrid/remote work environment provides. In many cases, this one perk is the main reason a fantastic candidate chooses…
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In a world where hiring and working remote is the new normal, companies across the globe have had to quickly adjust their recruiting and onboarding process during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most HR Professionals have had to shift their focus of creating and maintaining an inclusive and positive work culture – from home!
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HR Consulting leader Penny Horton of “Who’s Your HR?” (WYHR) today announced the hiring of Jordan Ask and Ashley Lynn, two HR professionals both residing in Owasso, OK. Both valuable additions will enable WYHR to better serve new and existing clients in 2021 and beyond, both locally and around the country.
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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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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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As Jack Welch once said, “It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” Retaining key employees is essential to the success of any organization. That isn’t news. However, many leaders think that the…
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