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How to Volunteer Abroad (and Great Organizations to Explore)

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You may do something new, and transition from a novice to a pro, or learn from peers or supervisors. After all, it’s one thing to speak Spanish in class for an hour a day or learn on an app and something entirely different to speak it all day long. Depending on where you volunteer, you may also find yourself gaining language skills.

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Discover the Best Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

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But the benefits of personal development, professional development and learning soft skills are amplified due to their age. Volunteering gives teens the opportunity to better understand their worth by learning new skills, expanding their network in a positive environment and gaining confidence through positive engagement.

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Coming Out the Other Side of Hardship

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Spurred by her son’s growing medical needs, Grady started studying the brain and neurodevelopment. Now, she teaches Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, associations and nonprofits that resilience is a skill that can be learned and honed —a skill she’s mastered firsthand. Sometimes, it’s OK to not be OK.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

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Included material spans from initial application through leaving the organization. For instance, employers cannot include medical information in an employee’s general personnel file due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Medical leave of absence requests. Family and Medical Leave Act paperwork. Cover letter.

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How long do employers keep employee records?

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Otherwise, your organization could wind up in hot water if you’re subjected to an audit, which is something you definitely don’t want to deal with. Stick around to learn which documents you need to keep and which you can get rid of without experiencing any consequences. Medical files. Payroll files. Why is that?

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Preparing Your Resume

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I was working for a government organization and there were news reports that the public sector were in for some big layoffs due to downsizing. Not everyone will have this opportunity, however, so I wanted to share with you some things I learned. One of the things I remember, and have put to good use, was a workshop on resume writing.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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While dealing with lots of paperwork doesn’t rank as most HR professionals’ favorite task, proper recordkeeping for employee personnel files is a must for any organization. To clear things up, we’ve put together this extensive guide breaking down what you should and shouldn’t include in your employee files — so read on to learn more.

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