Is hugging in the workplace considered appropriate?

When is it appropriate to hug a colleague or a client? Do you enthusiastically open your arms and move in for a hug, assuming it is alright? Do you wait...

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Office lottery pools can be great fun … as long as rules are followed

As big-game lotteries more frequently have hundreds of millions of dollars in the weekly pot, office lottery pools are becoming commonplace. They can be...

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Employers walk a fine line when personal life interferes with work

Because employees spend so much time together, it is sometimes difficult to keep their personal and work lives separate. It isn’t uncommon for co-workers...

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Starbucks incident points out employer responsibilities and actions

“Venti Chai Latte with two shots of espresso please.” That is one of my favorite drinks at Starbucks, or maybe an extra strong Americano with cream. On a...

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How to keep your employees engaged and making a difference

So how do the Self-Actualization Needs from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs pyramid from that first-year college course fit into corporate America today?

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Documenting employee performance is a valuable management tool

How many times are we asked to recall a specific situation from a month or two ago, and just can’t remember the details? It seemed so significant at the...

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Still Room For Improvement In Americans’ Saving Habits

Many financial advisers recommend carrying 3-6 months’ worth of expenses in an emergency fund, but only 39 percent of Americans would be able to cover an...

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It’s all about the employee and a focus on tech and digital trends

In 2017, organizations focused on the well-being and satisfaction of their employees. Business leaders looked to build a better environment for their...

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No desk? No problem! It's possible to create a deskless workforce

For many Baby N=Boomers or Gen X’ers, the concept of a deskless work environment seems implausible. But many can, and have, embraced the concept. But...

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Tips for employers: When to pay an employee’s travel expenses

We often get the question: “Do I need to pay my employee for travel time?” Unfortunately, there is not a simple “yes” or “no” answer. A number of factors...

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