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When refusing to hire a felon could land you in court

By on June 24, 2014 in Tips & Advice
A felony conviction doesn't mean you can automatically disqualify a potential job candidate. But, that hasn't stopped some companies from making that mistake. Blogger and award-winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick explains when refusing to hire a felon could land you in court.
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When what you say can get you fired

By on June 3, 2014 in Tips & Advice
When can your strong opinion or stance on a given topic land you in hot water at work? Blogger and award winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick offers her opinion.
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People make mistakes—Get over it

By on May 16, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Several years ago I had an employee who made a decision I wouldn’t have made that cost me a lot of money. Nevertheless, he made… more...
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Your next key hire: 3 questions to ask, 3 to answer

By on April 15, 2013 in Tips & Advice
“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.” We might add to Red Adair’s… more...
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Can you force employees to get flu shots?

By on April 2, 2013 in Tips & Advice
Can you make getting a flu shot a condition of employment? The short answer is yes. The practical answer, however, is probably not. Firing someone… more...
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Give ‘Em What They Want: The Small Perk with the Big Payoff

By on September 18, 2012 in Products, Tips & Advice
Hey HR professionals! Are you trying to figure out an easy way to recruit top talent and keep your employees happy? It’s much easier than… more...
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