4 Types of Illegal Harassment That Can Happen in the Workplace

May 10, 2019


Workplace harassment can take on many forms. Sexual, physical, personal or bullying, discrimination, and psychological are each a type of harassment and should not be tolerated in the workplace.

If you feel you are being harassed at work, there should be someone in charge of personnel matters that can help you file a claim or mediate the problem. If this in-house person cannot resolve the issues, you may need to seek the help of a workplace harassment attorney.

Here are 4 signs there is illegal harassment going on in the workplace.

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5 Reasons to Have an Employee Retreat

May 6, 2019


An employee retreat can be a unique opportunity to bond with colleagues, discovering new connections and mutual interests that otherwise went unnoticed in the workplace. By getting to know the people you work with better, you’ll be able to interact and work with them more effectively. After all, we’re only human, and desire connections and understand from our fellow man. Here are five reasons to have a staff retreat.

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What is the Role of Business Analyst in IT Department?

April 26, 2019


Every successful organization has problem-solvers, people who see opportunity and find creative solutions to generate operational growth. Within a business setting, these people are known as business analysts. Business analysts change an organization “by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders,” according to the International Institute of Business Analysis. In an average day, analysts work hand in hand with project managers and other colleagues to complete project tasks.

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Tips From Top Recruiters to Find the Right Candidate for Job

April 24, 2019


Finding the right candidate for any given position is not easy because sometimes, the one who appeared to be the best candidate during an interview isn’t necessarily the best man/woman for the job. So, how is it that the best employers always seem to find the best employees? Well, every company has a process and the most successful companies have the most successful processes.

If you have a business of your own and would like to find the most appropriate candidates for all the positions in the company that need filling, consider a few of the following tried and tested methods.

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6 Best Ways to Improve Your Hiring Process

April 23, 2019

When a business owner hires the best matches for the right jobs, he/she makes the business grow in a great way. That is the reason, significance of process improvement in hiring process cannot be denied by the successful business owner. A lot of things from poorly-written job descriptions to lack of follow up about applications can deter applicants and candidates from applying for the open positions advertised by your business or company.

As improvement in hiring process needs more prominence and efforts, here are a few steps listed that any business can take not only to ease the recruitment process but to encourage the best candidates as well.

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8 Team Building Event Ideas to Improve Employee Collaboration

April 20, 2019


Most of us spend a lot of our lives at work so it makes sense that you would want to find a job that you love and a company that you enjoy working for.

Your salary is important, of course, but so is workplace happiness and a feeling that you are valued and belong, and it is a lot easier to stay working for an employer that empathizes with your needs rather than being somewhere that feels like a grind.

A great way of building that much-valued team spirit is to get involved with some events that bring everyone closer together. Here are some team-building ideas that could put a smile on everyone’s face and make you look forward to another day at the office.

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How to Spruce Up Office Space Without Breaking the Bank

April 19, 2019


There is no doubt that the environment plays a substantial role in how you tackle the challenges of the day. That said, many people tend to overlook the importance of a productive environment, most especially business owners, as they have plenty of other things to worry about. However, considering how big of an impact the environment can have on productivity, it would be a shame to neglect something that can be tackled and rectified in a few simple steps.

While it can be somewhat confusing to figure out how to spruce up the office space if you do not have enough experience, it does not have to be a challenging experience. Here are just a few ways to spruce up the office space without breaking the bank!

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8 Toxic Traits That Are Holding You Back in Your Career

April 17, 2019


Toxicity in the workplace is hard to ignore, especially when it’s coming from the inside out. If you find that you aren’t progressing as much as you’d hope to in your career, it may be due to your personality traits. To succeed in professional career it is not sufficient to work hard. Your personal traits matter as much as your professional ones. The following eight toxic traits are keeping you from succeeding in your career:

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5 Need-to-Know Ways to Create Your Own Pay Stubs at Home

April 17, 2019


Although pay stubs are not a compulsory requirement by the law, it is good to provide your employees with them whenever you are issuing checks or prior to the payday.   Actually, some states recommend that you issue the employees with the pay stubs one day to the date of payment. This will enable them to understand the breakdown of their salaries from the viewpoints of deductions and taxes.  As an employer, you might also require the copies of these paystubs as they can assist you in the future especially if there are payment issues. At a personal or corporate level, you can make pay stubs at the comfort of your home using various approaches as discussed below:

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The Basic Standards of ERISA Every Business Owner Needs to Know

April 17, 2019


The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) sets standards on voluntary retirement and health plans offered to employees in the private sector. While it doesn’t require employers to offer healthcare, retirement, disability, or welfare plans, for those that do, it dictates what must be included in these plans.

Failure to comply with the basic standards of ERISA can result in hefty fines and penalties. Participants will also have grounds for civil suits against their employer if the information was not appropriately and clearly disclosed. With such heavy penalties, employers must make themselves aware of ERISA law to avoid falling afoul.

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