Tag: HR and culture
Why a Layoff Is Not an Alternative to Terminations for Cause
October 12, 2021
One of the biggest mistaken assumptions in the workplace is that companies can simply lay off their weakest performers rather...
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Supreme Court Preview: Employment Attorneys Are Watching These Issues
October 4, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court's new term begins today, Oct. 4. Although only a few employment-related cases have been accepted so...
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Is ‘Natural Immunity’ a Valid Exception to Vaccine Mandates?
September 28, 2021
Federal law allows employers to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for employees who've been infected with COVID-19 and those who haven't, and...
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Preparing for a Skip-Level Meeting
September 23, 2021
When senior management wants to meet with your team without you...this can initially seem unnerving. But usually the point of...
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How to Work with Someone who Creates Unnecessary Conflict
August 23, 2021
Conflict at work comes in many forms. Good conflict, the kind that is healthy, pushes us to be better as...
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Keeping Workers Safe as the Covid-19 Delta Variant Continues to Spread
July 29, 2021
Workplace safety guidelines from federal, state and local authorities are rapidly changing in response to the highly transmittable COVID-19 Delta...
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Whistleblowing: Know the Tune
July 28, 2021
Employees who alert their companies about potential or actual health, safety, or public policy problems can provide an early warning of...
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Remind Returning Employees of Professional Expectations
July 26, 2021
Employees who have gotten used to working from home may need a refresher on professional expectations when they return to...
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AZ Employers Should Note Expanded State and Local Anti-Bias Laws
July 21, 2021
Arizona recently expanded provisions of the Arizona Civil Rights Act (ACRA) to cover pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. Additionally, following a...
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401(K) Plan Match Formulas and Automatic Features Add Value for Participants
July 13, 2021
Generous matching contributions to 401(k) or similar plans can be an effective recruiting and retention tool, increasing employees' total compensation...
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