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Why Employee Retention is More Important Now Than Ever

We’ve all been hearing the same thing: we’re in the Post-Pandemic War for Talent. Some have called it the Turnover Tsunami or the Great Resignation. No matter what it’s called, the reality remains the same: businesses are in a talent crisis. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 9.2 million job openings in May 2021 – […]

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Hiring Ex-Sex Offenders

HR Question: I am open to the idea of possibly hiring someone with a past record as a sex offender.  Will this be a concern to my employees?  What do I need to think about before bringing them on board? HR Answer: When it comes to hiring ex-sex offenders, companies should walk into the situation […]

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Strategies for Managing Change in Your Organization

Change – it impacts us at work and in our personal lives. Sometimes it happens suddenly and swiftly where no pre-planning can occur. We find ourselves scrambling to process what’s happened, what it means, and how it will affect us. We are forced to pivot and determine what to do differently so “the change” becomes […]

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H-1B Termination

What is an employer’s obligation when terminating an H-1B employee?

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How Long Should Training Programs Be?

Question: My manager has asked me to pull together training for our customer service department on phone skills. How long should I make the training? Answer: The key with training isn’t so much about the duration, but the relevance, value and timeliness of the topic. It’s no secret that training is sometimes seen as a double-edged sword. […]

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Candidate Experience: How Small Tweaks Can Make a Huge Impact

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The ABC’s of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” ~ Joseph Campbell “…and not being penalized for it.” ~ Robin Shabazz, JD   By Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: Last week, I had the honor of emceeing the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce’s Top Talent event – “The ABC’s of DE&I.” I can confidently […]

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