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Trouble at the Office? Perhaps It’s Time You Involve HR
Typically, employers expect managers to resolve some employee issues on their own and to report others to human resources. As a manager, do you know which is which? For instance, you might know that you should report any complaints of unlawful discrimination, retaliation, or harassment, to HR, even if: The employee pleads with the manager…
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5 Ways to attain work-life balance when working from home
Before the coronavirus pandemic hit the world, only about 3.6 percent of all employees in the United States worked from home for 20 or more hours a week. However, the onset of COVID-19 pushed millions more to quickly transition to working remotely. By the third quarter of 2020, more than half of all American workers…
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Things to Consider Before Mandating the COVID Vaccine for Employees
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, employers focused on the safety of all who visited their workplace. Whether for employees, customers, vendors, or other business partners, employers battled safety issues with socially distanced spaces, personal protective equipment (PPE), health screening tools, hand sanitizer, or wash stations. Now, the COVID vaccine is available to essential workers and will…
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Effective Communication
Guide meaningful and impactful conversations despite social distancing It’s almost been a full year since the COVID-19 pandemic considerably changed our personal and professional lives. We witnessed the impact in many fundamental things about the way we operate as businesses and humans, including how we communicate. The pandemic may have put masks on our faces…
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Encouraging Employees to Utilize Paid Time Off During a Pandemic
Many employees found themselves with unused vacation days at the end of 2020. Due to the pandemic, vacations were cancelled and shelter in place made any other options limited. It doesn’t appear the pandemic is disappearing immediately in 2021, so how can you help your employees utilize their paid time off? Whether your employees are…
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The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
The world is making an effort to change for the better, the HR world’s focus shifts towards workplace diversity and inclusion. More than ever, companies are prioritizing diversity and inclusion initiatives and investing in resources to set their teams up for success. Focusing on diversity and inclusion is not only the smart thing to do…
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Tips for a Successful Virtual Onboarding Experience
Due to the continued growth of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies continue to feature remote workforces—some making the decision permanent. As a result, virtual new hire onboarding is the new standard, and companies have been doing their best to get it right. Onboarding employees at any time is a critical step. Studies show that…
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Encouraging Workplace Comradery During a Pandemic to Keep Company Culture Thriving
Raise your hand if you’re tired of hearing about COVID-19, the pandemic, social distancing, or quarantines. I know you can’t see it, but our hands are waving high in the air. And, if popular memes and viral videos are any indications, so are most Americans’. Unfortunately, the reality is that the pandemic will not be…
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Are You Managing in the Positive?
4 Tips to Managing in the Positive During Trying Times Whether you lead a small team or a large enterprise, positive management is needed more than ever these days. Many American workers are currently surrounded by multiple sources of doubt, making it difficult to focus and remain optimistic. Positive teams tend to be more productive,…
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The Transgender Inclusive Workplace
Employers may not think they have any transgender employees. But, in fact, more than half of transgender individuals have not yet disclosed their status to their employers. With this staggering statistic in mind, how can you make sure your workplace is inclusive of all people, particularly transgender individuals? Education is key. Start with educating…