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Human Resources: What to Put in a Performance Improvement Plan

Human Resources: What to Put in a Performance Improvement Plan

In Human Resources, it’s important to hire candidates who are qualified and capable for the job. But even talented, hard-working staff occasionally encounter performance difficulties. Sometimes, employees have difficulties such as transitioning to new job duties or having challenges with one specific area of their job. When employees have continued performance issues, one of the […]

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How to be a Courageous Leader

How to be a Courageous Leader

Risk is inherent in any enterprise. To create the most successful version of your business, you need bravery. You must gamble if you want greatness. Here is what you need to do to become a courageous leader. Honesty is first trait of a business person who performs at the highest level. Embracing transparency can transform

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CA Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care Rule

CA Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care Rule

Please note by April 1, 2017, all employers in CA operating in the below areas will be required to comply with Section 3342: Health care facilities Home health care programs Drug treatment programs Emergency medical services Outpatient medical services to correctional and detention settings? New Rule Targets Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care – by

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Human Resources: What Makes an Inclusive Leader

Human Resources: What Makes an Inclusive Leader

Gone are the days of strict authoritarian leadership. The business world has evolved to embrace new management styles that reflect a commitment, not only to profitability of business, but to bettering society. Today, it is time for inclusive leadership which embraces diversity, acceptance and promotes social education. Inclusive management means improved employee teams and better

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5 Best Practices in Performance Management

5 Best Practices in Performance Management

Hiring top talent is a challenge within itself, but what do you do with those employees once you get them on board? Priorities will center on maintaining and grooming employees for a successful career with your company. Achieving this is possible with a well-thought-out performance management system that thoroughly addresses the relationship between employee performance

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Human Resources: Making Valentine's Day Great in the Office

Human Resources: Making Valentine’s Day Great in the Office

As a human resources professional, one of the ways you can boost employee spirits is to make special holidays fun for all employees. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and although this holiday typically gets associated with the romantic, it’s also a great time for demonstrations of platonic appreciation and caring for your team. Here are a

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Human Resources - Performance Reviews and What to Review

Keys to Better Performance Reviews

Performance reviews are a key component of effective human resources management, but they are rarely anyone’s favorite part of the year. “For many employees, a face-to-face performance review is the most stressful work conversation they’ll have all year,” writes Rebecca Knight in the Harvard Business Review. “For managers, the discussion is just as tense.” Part

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