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How to Spot and Stop Workplace Bullies

Insperity

Small and medium-size businesses oftentimes don’t have the resources they need to deal with issues such as workplace bullies, compliance training and discipline practices. She has provided HR support and guidance within various industries, such as retail, technology, insurance and professional services.'

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Filling the gaps: Pros and cons of hiring part-time employees

Insperity

For example, if your company has retail customers or offers after-hours technical support, part-time staff could help with night and weekend hours, so you don’t have gaps in staffing. You’ll also need to factor in workers’ compensation , should an on-the-job injury occur, or unemployment insurance, if you have to lay off employees.

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Can ergonomics in the workplace boost employee retention?

Insperity

These illnesses and injuries cost employers in absenteeism, lost productivity and, quite often, higher insurance premiums. A consultant with this sort of expertise can help your company find affordable ways to improve your workplace ergonomics and possibly even provide training or a lunch-and-learn on the topic.

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‘We are somewhat invisible’: Why home care work is so hard—and so critical

Work Life

It might come as little surprise that working in retail or fast food ranks as one of the most common jobs in the U.S. There are workers in this sector who are trained nurses, while others lack any kind of certification but offer critical support to patients. Workers don’t always receive adequate training or high-quality equipment.

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The next big workplace benefit? Helping with your divorce

Work Life

Since then, Feinglos has been hosting talks and trainings about grief for all kinds of employers, in which she also touches on grieving other kinds of losses—including divorce. “[It’s The University of Michigan, for example, will be providing divorce-related legal support through its legal insurance plan as of 2025.)

Legal 76
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How Influential Leader Deborah Collier Helps Digital Businesses Thrive

Success

I later invested these constantly updated certifications into the new dedicated awarding body, Digital Skills Authority , with growing content and training delivery by a team of experts,” Collier recalls. One national post office reported that our training enabled them to implement a professional presence. We’ve written the recipe.

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10 Heartwarming Employee Stories & the 2017 People Companies that Care

Great Place to Work

The Container Store : “Walking the Talk” While the retail sector has a well-earned reputation for financial instability among its workforce, salaries for full-time Container Store employees average $47,000, and all part-timers can access health benefits. QuikTrip is more than a team – we're family. QT was my first job.