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Legalized Marijuana; Now What?

November 4, 2018

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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Stop Workplace Harassment

July 18, 2018

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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Right To Work Vs Employment At Will…..Confused?

June 20, 2018

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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HR, CSI and Fraud

May 16, 2018

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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