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How to Volunteer Abroad (and Great Organizations to Explore)

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There’s a big difference between teaching, building homes, providing medical care and supporting wildlife conservation. For instance, some people may be most interested in exploring a new locale, while making friends might be another person’s priority, and growing skills and adding to their resume might be another person’s driving force.

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Discover the Best Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

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Lastly, most high school youth barely have a resume beyond academic awards and school activities. Teens who include volunteer work on their resume show they take initiative, a critical component of leadership. Organizations such as The Nature Conservancy , U.S. You can also contact a local hospice, clinic or other organization.

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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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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. One of the things I remember, and have put to good use, was a workshop on resume writing. In resume writing it is suggested that any experience over 10 years is too old to put on your resume.

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How Companies Can Support Moms in–and Returning to—the Workplace

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In fact, “11 states have passed paid family and medical leave laws,” according to The Center for American Progress. Some have tried to reenter after several years but have found it hard because of the work gap in their resumes. Are more kids more difficult? Offer 12-week paid maternity leaves (or longer) Though the U.S.

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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. However, besides simply staying organized and complying with federal laws, personnel files provide a whole host of other benefits, so let’s take a look at them.

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Employee Records: End of year review & preparing for next year

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have also had significant impacts on employee recordkeeping and personnel files — further complicating the issue. Some companies hold on to hiring documents such as resumes, job applications, and job descriptions.

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