When we talk about sexual harassment prevention training, we typically envision a room full of less-than-enthusiastic adults being reminded (once again) that locker-room banter isn’t acceptable at work. But what...
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Have you ever used a 360-degree review for a performance evaluation? While they may be valuable for you to obtain more holistic information about an employee, 360-degree reviews can damage...
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A few years ago, my then 16-yr-old niece received a Form 1099 from a dentist office where she had been a nighttime cleaner. Knowing what I do about HR, I...
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Opinions are like smart phones: nearly everyone has one. But when someone’s opinion is thrown at you as “constructive feedback,” what is your automatic, knee-jerk reaction? If you can say,...
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While employers are navigating the legal ramifications of requiring staff members to be vaccinated, one catch might be the “religious accommodation” that employees could claim to opt out of the...
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Do you remember what it was like to be a manager prior to March 2020? There was a big push for direct managers to spend 1-on-1 time with their subordinates...
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With remote work arrangements now more common than ever, cyberattacks may soon become your company’s biggest threat. Why? Because the daily hacking attempts typically brushed aside by your firewalls and...
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Virtual interviews may be a necessity for today’s work environment, but even outside a pandemic they’re still advantageous. For example, virtual interviews offer job seekers more opportunities than what’s logistically...
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As the COVID-19 crisis continues, effective employee communication is crucial to the continuity of business operations. With irregular work routines and remote work arrangements creating gaps in the traditional flow,...
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The Supreme Court recently ruled that sex discrimination, as outlined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, also prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. While 21...
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