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Modifying and Extending Shelter-in-Place
As part of Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order modifying and extending shelter-in-place, Illinois businesses must post this notice in common areas to notify employees of their rights. Other highlights of the order include: Continuing to encourage remote work All businesses must evaluate which employees can work from home, and businesses “are encouraged to” facilitate employees to…
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HR Strategy is crucial in times of crisis.
What COVID-19 has taught us about HR Strategy. COVID-19 has made a significant impact on business as we know it. So many organizations are struggling to keep afloat. Some will make it, while others will not. A strong HR strategy makes a significant difference in the survival of an organization, especially in times of…
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How Important Is an Updated Employee Handbook?
Your Updated Employee Handbook Questions Answered – Why, How, and How Often The company handbook plays a vital role in business practices. A handbook also serves as a guide for office protocol and needs to be routinely updated. Operating without an updated employee handbook leaves both the business and its employees vulnerable. Stay tuned for…
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A Business Owner’s Guide to Hiring Seasonal Workers
How to Create a Plan for Hiring Seasonal Workers. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for breaking sales records. As consumers prepare for the holiday shopping season, so are retail giants. Target is projected to hire 130,000 seasonal workers for the 2019 holiday season, while UPS is looking to hire about 100,000.…
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The Newest Payroll Scams That Could Cost Your Organization
Hackers are always looking for creative ways to find new victims to attack. In human resources, there have been many attempts hacking an employee’s paycheck by infiltrating an organization’s payroll process. With the prevalence of email communications and online payroll submission, cyber hackers are finding ways to use phishing to attack businesses and their employees.…
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Successful Exit Strategies for Disgruntled Employees
Terminating an employee is tough and can be emotional for both the employee being terminated and the manager performing the termination. When you suspect an employee may be disgruntled or have a strong reaction to the separation, the stakes are even higher. Managers and employers need to ensure the safety of all employees. The best…
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How Employers Can Help Moms Going Back to Work
4 Ways to Help Moms Going Back to Work 50% of the US workforce is made up of women. Nearly ¾ of these workers (70%) are moms to minor children. Whether they take a short maternity leave or spend a decade at home raising their children, moms going back to work after growing their families…
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Is Outsourcing HR Irresponsible?
I happen to outsource many items, like dry cleaning, home repairs, lawn care and the education of my children. I will admit that some things on my outsourcing list are hassles, but the reality in all cases is that my outsourcing partner will simply do a better job. In fact, I would say that wrinkle-free…
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10 Things That Business Owners Using a PEO Do NOT Do
You’ve heard that partnering with a PEO will boost productivity and your bottom line, but what are the benefits reaped most by business owners using a PEO? In talking to business owners and executives, here are the top 10 things they no longer do now that they use PEO services. Business owners using a PEO…
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Why SMART Goals at Work Get the Job Done
How to Set SMART Goals at Work. Make more sales. Get the promotion. Connect with more leads. We all have goals at work. While some seem to reach their goals with ease, others seem to never leave the starting line. Using SMART goals at work is one way to even the playing field and help…
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