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What Documents Are Required in an Employee File?

By Dan Darabaris   Believe me, you don’t want to deal with compliance issues. In order to pass audits and regulatory processes, and comply with labor laws, you better have all of your required employee documents filed and accessible. This includes recruitment and onboarding paperwork, employee handbook, training materials, performance-related paperwork, medical information, and employee […]

Personal Internet Use at Work Policy

By Dan Darabaris   While internet use is necessary for many jobs, personal use of the internet (online shopping, engaging on social media, general searches, watching videos, reading and sending emails, etc.) can impact a company on many levels. It’s important to have a policy in place to protect the organization and let employees know […]

When to Write Up an Employee

By Kimberly Kafafian   As Human Resources professionals, we say to take the same approach as the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or MTA: “If you see something, say something.” If you want to correct a behavior, the sooner you address it, the better. Most managers we work with don’t want to write up […]

How to Transition Back to the Workforce

Going back to work after a long absence can be filled with unknowns. What will employers think about the time lapse on my resume? Will my absence from the workforce hurt my chances for employment? Do I need to learn new skills to be employable? Transitioning back to the workforce can be challenging regardless of […]

Sprucing Up Your Resume

Spring isn’t just the season to clean out closets or spruce up the yard. It’s also the perfect time to freshen up your resume. You never know when that dream job may open up or a recruiter will call, so it’s important to have your resume ready to go! 5 Resume Spring Cleaning Tips Update […]

How to Write a Stand Out Cover Letter

A cover letter affords you the opportunity to showcase your qualifications and persuade the potential employer why you are a top candidate for the position. Just as with a resume, your cover letter has mere seconds to capture attention. Think of it as your elevator pitch where you must quickly get to the point. It’s […]

How to Tailor Your Resume to a Job Description

Your resume should make it obvious that you’re the right candidate for the job. In order for that to happen, you need to make sure your resume not only checks off the requirements and responsibilities listed in the description of the position, but that your corresponding skills and qualifications are instantly identifiable. The best way […]

Gender Pay Equity Needs to Stay in the Spotlight

By Kimberly Kafafian   This month we celebrate International Women’s Day and Equal Pay Day. In acknowledgement of both, I need to shine the spotlight again on gender pay equity. In reviewing our long history with pay equity issues, efforts toward equal pay continue to feel like lip service. In 1942, the National War Labor […]

What to Do When an Employee Abandons their Job

By Kimberly Kafafian   One day an employee just doesn’t show up for work. No phone call, no email, no text – no explanation. The next day, the same thing occurs. And the day after that, still no contact. Their actions are impacting your ability to run your business. What can you do about their […]