HR Girlfriends
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HR Girlfriends is a Human Resources networking organization for women. Blog posts cover HR Q&A, HR Advice, HR careers and business.
HR Girlfriends
3d ago
It does! Congress enacted the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935 to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to limit certain labor and management practices that can harm the general welfare of workers, businesses, and the U.S. economy. Although a good portion of the NLRA deals with unionization ..read more
HR Girlfriends
5d ago
My goals create a sense of purpose and direction. They guide me through my daily choices and activities. I make my goals powerful. I aim high and take worthwhile risks. I clarify my priorities. I decide what really matters to me. I imagine my ideal life and think about the activities that I find fulfilling ..read more
HR Girlfriends
6d ago
With smartphones at our fingertips, boundaries around business are more blurred than ever. Applications like Slack and Gmail make us radically accessible, conference calls can happen at any time of the day, and laptops make it easier than ever to work on the weekends. It’s no surprise, then, how stress begins piling up. Things happen ..read more
HR Girlfriends
1w ago
Generally, yes, though it depends on who benefits most from their work. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the “primary beneficiary test” to determine whether a worker is an employee (who must be paid in accordance with federal wage and hour law) or can be classified as an unpaid intern (a non-employee who ..read more
HR Girlfriends
1w ago
I always perform to the best of my ability and strive to go beyond what I must do to simply get the job done correctly. I attribute my immense success to my unbeatable work ethic! I am proud to say that I have job security even in this shaky economic time. In fact, I feel ..read more
HR Girlfriends
2w ago
Yes. Discrimination based on national origin is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and includes treating applicants or employees unfavorably because they are from a particular country or region of the world, speak with an accent, or appear to be of a certain ethnic background. Even if the manager didn’t follow through ..read more
HR Girlfriends
2w ago
Just as a painter envisions his masterpiece, I envision living my dreams. I know where I am going and how I plan to get there. The exact details of my journey, though, are yet to be filled in. In my masterpiece, the big picture is outlined with my goals. I know that regardless of how ..read more
HR Girlfriends
3w ago
This situation should be handled the same way you’d manage most work disruptions affecting an employee’s performance. Start by having a conversation with the employee about the disruption and explaining your concerns and performance expectations. Remind them that it’s their responsibility to maintain a working environment where they can be successful. Feel free to brainstorm ..read more
HR Girlfriends
3w ago
Only I hold the power to create the life I desire. I want to make my dreams come true so each day I work on at least one task toward accomplishing my life goals. I prompt myself each morning to consider my goals. I think about what I can do today to move closer toward ..read more
HR Girlfriends
1M ago
Furloughs and layoffs are ways to reduce labor costs during times of economic hardship. They both involve a loss of work for employees, but there is a key difference between them. A furlough continues employment but reduces scheduled hours or requires a period of unpaid leave. Because the employment relationship remains intact, employees typically expect ..read more