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How Candidates And Managers Can Identify And Combat Age Discrimination

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More than 80% of hiring managers say that they are concerned about taking on employees 60+, or younger than 25. . According to a ResumeBuilder survey , nearly four in 10 hiring managers admit to reviewing applicants’ resumes with age bias. Just a word or phrase like “high energy” could unintentionally insert bias.

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How to create an assistant handbook

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On March 26 th I joined some of the PA community’s most motivated and inspiring representatives at the annual Assist conference, speaking in a case study slot on “Future proofing your career” One of the best ways to add value, progress, and drive change is by creating a handbook for assistants at your company.

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How To Spot And Prevent Substance Abuse In Your Workforce

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The survey, which collected responses from 501 tech executives at the director level or above, found that approximately one-third (32%) admitted to using these substances as a means to enhance performance and manage the stress and long hours associated with their roles. Emotional Instability: Substance abuse can lead to emotional instability.

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Don’t Skip That Work-From-Home Lunch Break—Here’s Why

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In some companies, the employee handbook addresses guidelines around taking a lunch. With some intentional initiatives, lunchtime can be fun again, says Leyla Shokoohe, a Cincinnati-based content manager. Allyson Conklin, founder of Allyson Conklin Public Relations , oversees a remote team of six, serving around 20 clients at a time.

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Can We Beat The Great Gloom? It’s Going To Take A Lot More Than Cushy Office Perks

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Rewiring Management Let’s be frank here. In my book The Open Culture Handbook , I argue that the most effective leaders are those who fully understand the moment in which they lead. No on-site spa or fancy gym or 4-star restaurant will address these human issues. None of them can hide the gloom.

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

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As any human resources professional will attest, managing every employee’s employment life cycle involves a good deal of paperwork. Acknowledgment of receipt of the employee handbook (When the company revises its handbook, provide a new version to all employees and have them sign a new confirmation of receipt and understanding.).

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What Every Business Needs To Know About The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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By providing support and protections for pregnant workers, these laws aim to promote women’s health, economic stability, and equal opportunities in the workplace. If you are an employer, your business will need to address these items: Update the pregnancy accommodations policy in your employee handbook.

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