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How to stay happy at work
We all know that work can be stressful, especially in these economic times. It is imperative to stay as positive as possible, even when times are tough, not only for the benefit of your job but also...
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H1N1 and how to be prepared
According to a study done by Harvard School of Public Health released earlier this month, many American businesses are unprepared to deal with the potential widespread absenteeism associated with the...
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Health care reform and your benefits
Health care reform has been the hot topic of many recent debates. According to Hewitt Associates, a global consulting and outsourcing company, without significant marketplace reform, if current trends...
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California State Income Tax Changes
The State of California recently made the announcement below, which only applies to those employees subject to California state income tax. These employees may see a change in their net pay as a...
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Education and your career
We often get lost in the day to day activities of work and home life, forgetting many important aspects of self improvement. If you have been thinking about going back to school to finish something...
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Administrative Professionals Day and Boosting Morale
Administrative Professionals Day is widely observed in many workplaces in the United States and other countries around the world. During World War II there was an increased need for skilled...
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Greening your office
We all want to do our part for the environment, but sometimes when we are busy at work it is difficult to consider all the waste that occurs on a daily basis in the office place. Since it is Earth...
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Massachusetts Enacts Ban the Box Legislation Regarding Job Applications
Effective November 4, 2010, Massachusetts will become the second state to bar both public and private employers from requesting that job applicants disclose criminal history information on an initial...
View ArticleWells Fargo Settles $32 Million Sex Discrimination Claim
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approved a $32 million settlement of a sex discrimination class action brought against Wachovia Corp. and its successor, Wells Fargo & Co by...
View ArticleBill mandates E-Verify for all U.S. employers
On June 14th, 2011, legislation that would change how American employers verify the eligibility of job candidates and new hires was introduced in the House of Representatives. The Legal Workforce Act...
View ArticleStaffingbook Launches Marketplace for Passive Candidates
Staffingbook, a web-based marketplace, located in Sacramento, CA., for placing candidates in technology, finance, and accounting positions announces that professionals in these fields are invited to...
View ArticleE-Verify - Legal Workforce Act Update
On September 21st, 2011, the Judiciary Committee's Republican majority approved the H.R. 2885, the "Legal Workforce Act," which would phase out the paper based Form I-9 and replace it with a...
View ArticleNew Law: Misclassifying Workers in California
Employers that willfully misclassify workers as independent contractors instead of employees could now face new enforcement and fines from state regulators or individuals under new law (S.B. 459) that...
View ArticleSocial Media’s Role at Work
There have long been different opinions on social media in the workplace. Now some concrete information to consider: according to a poll study done by Deloitte LLP, which asked about 1,000 employees...
View ArticleWhy Job Descriptions Suck
The typical job description is just that - a description of the job and what tools are required order to accomplish the tasks associated with the role you are applying for. Many companies are starting...
View ArticleBenefits of Wellness Programs
One of my favorite things of any wellness program is building a sense of camaraderie or competition with your co-workers – the social and team building aspect is a priceless byproduct.The bottom line...
View ArticleDress Code: The good, the bad and the inappropriate
There is a lot of discussion in the business world about dress code and what it means. Of course, every company culture is different and has differences in the way we want to be perceived and how we...
View ArticleCreating a Wellness Program
There are many types of wellness programs out there and different companies view them in various ways, but the underlying purpose is the same – create a healthy workforce. These programs are important...
View ArticleHealth Care Reform
A poll of the U.S. based HR managers conducted just after Election Day found that many respondents had delayed enacting health care plan changes required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care...
View Article2013 HSA Contributions and Out-of-Pocket Expenses
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service announced the 2013 limits on contribution and out-of pocket spending amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) and for the high-deductible plans (HDHPs) to which...
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