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3 Best Practices To Achieve Pay Equity In Your Organization
In 2018, Deloitte introduced a new concept—a social enterprise. It refers to an organization that fulfills social expectations such as providing equal opportunities for individuals to earn a respectable living, closing the wage gap, and investing in causes outside the organization that directly impacts society. In a realm where social enterprises are being mandated by…
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7 Qualities of A Good Supervisor: How To Recognize Leadership From Within
You might often hear employers lamenting the shortage of senior staffers with experience, motivation, and maturity. While a good supervisor is a vital part of maintaining employee’s productivity and morale, they are hard to come by. Individuals who are successful in supervisory roles typically possess a combination of interpersonal and management skills alongside an approachable,…
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The Impact of State Marijuana Laws on the Workplace
Why Reasonable Suspicion Testing is the Way to Go The legalization of marijuana use, both medically and recreationally, is spreading rapidly. By the end of June 2021, thirty-six states will allow for medical use. Another 17 states (plus the District of Columbia) allow the recreational use of marijuana. This rapidly changing landscape, coupled with…
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Considerations for Creating An Agile Work Environment
Employee productivity is a topic of discussion in every organization. Employees are most productive when they enjoy what they do, feel engaged, and receive recognition for their contribution to the organization. Lately, we’ve heard the buzz term “agile work environment” in relation to productivity. What is an agile work environment? Simply put, an agile…
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Employee Illness: What Can Employers Ask About Medical Conditions?
There has never been a time before when health issues impacted the workplace more than they do right now. As an employer, you need to identify employees who have symptoms of or tested positive for COVID-19 to adequately notify others in the workplace who were exposed. This has had a significant impact on the workplace.…
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Learning Opportunities to Enhance Employee Engagement
Many business owners recognize the critical role employee engagement plays in retaining employees and improving productivity. And, according to an annual LinkedIn study called Workforce Learning Report, 94% of employees say they would stay at a company longer if it invested in helping them learn. So, if learning and development are so important to employees and…
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Stellar Internship Program
Starting an Internship Program. Internships can be a great way for companies to gain administrative assistance, a fresh perspective and most of all – a great way to build and groom a pipeline of future talent. Interns are often eager to soak up whatever worldly business experience and knowledge you’re willing to give them and…
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How To Avoid EEOC Complaints By Preventing Workplace Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, is an agency that works under the federal government to implement federal laws associated with discrimination against employees or job applicants in the U.S. It was created by the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and offers a level of protection to employees who think they have been discriminated…
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5 Reasons Why Job Descriptions Are Important
Here’s How To Create One Job descriptions have been around since the advent of jobs. However, the importance of job descriptions from a big picture concept is still unclear. Most often, HR professionals and recruiters put off writing or updating job descriptions because they think other tasks are more vital. Nonetheless, a good job description…
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Best Practices for Employee Onboarding
We understand! Hiring new employees for your organization can be a long and tedious task. The process isn’t just time-consuming, but it poses challenges and requires investment. Therefore, it is essential you retain the employees you onboard. To achieve this, consider your employee onboarding process. After all, this is the first real taste a new…
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