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How Do I Successfully Coach Employees to Improve Performance?

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How Can HR Play a Strategic Role in My Organization?

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What Are The Top 5 Commonly Missed Records In Employee Personnel Files?

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What is the Value of Job Descriptions?

HR Question: Do I really need job descriptions for my employees? Are they legally required? We have a small staff and everyone has to be willing to do everything. What is the value of having job descriptions? HR Answer: No, job descriptions are not legally required documents, however, they can help your employees (and their […]
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Why Is It Important To Get An Employee’s Signature?

Have you ever had an employee question an employment agreement or say they didn’t mean to agree to a term of their employment? Why is it so important to get an employee’s signature? This is a critical question for all employers, and the answer applies to more than just employment agreements! At its root, a […]
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Tips For How To Have Difficult Conversations With Employees

HR Question: Each time I take on a new role managing staff, I find myself needing to have difficult conversations with employees about sensitive issues. I’ve had to deal with hygiene issues, someone who wore too much perfume, and even someone who wore an unsightly shirt every single day. What is the best way to […]