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How policy and cost savings are helping to drive the uptake of low-energy, retrofit LED Lamps

Eco-Office Gals

A phase-out of lamps started in 2009 and will. Similar directives around the world have been implemented forcing other regions to legally to make changes. Post from: Eco-Office Gals How policy and cost savings are helping to drive the uptake of low-energy, retrofit LED Lamps. photo by: jurvetson.

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5 Critical Steps to Take When You Quit a Job

On The Job

Before you tell the boss, understand your company’s policy about employees who quit. Make it legal. Include: the date the letter is written, your official last day (two weeks is the common courtesy) and your legal name, along with your signature. This is an update of a 2009 post. and state clearly your intentions.

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Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Employment Lawsuits

The Small Business Blog

Make certain that you have strong, unconfusing policies on employment. Stay within legal guidelines regarding employment. A good recordkeeping policy is essential. A good record-keeping policy is essential. Companies can come on the site and ask confidential legal questions to lawyers registered on the site.

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Top 5 Tips for Writing a Staff Handbook

The Small Business Blog

Include policies on issues such as discrimination & discipline so that your position is clear and in writing. Make sure you include a disclaimer stating that the handbook is not a legal document. Write a draft version first and get it checked by your lawyer. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: How to Quit a Job Properly

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Thursday, July 16, 2009 How to Quit a Job Properly No one talks much these days about quitting a job. Before you tell the boss, understand your company’s policy about employees who quit.

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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 October, 2009 When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem. it requires a firm culture that discusses recovery openly and strongly support it -both in action and written policy. and hopefully, they have supportive procedures and policies in place to help them."

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The E-tiquette of E-mail

Professional Assistant Blog

Your company may have a policy on how they want you to address people in external business e-mail. Your company may have a strict policy on what they want you to include in the signature line and what it should look like, but generally you would include your name, title, company name and address, telephone and fax number. Who are you?

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