Human Resources
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Americans are unhappy at work after years of economic gains
Oct 27, 2019 6:07 am - The economy has added millions of jobs and pay gains have accelerated in recent years, but Americans aren't crazy about their work. A poll released Wednesday showed just...
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How can a staff professional cope with a demanding, hypercritical volunteer?
Oct 27, 2019 6:00 am - Q: I work at a nonprofit with a mission I greatly support. I am a paid professional staff member working with a committee of volunteers. Most are lovely, but there is on...
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Microplastics acquires IVP PlasticsOct 25, 2019 1:00 am - ST. CHARLES - Microplastics Inc., an insert molding manufacturer, recently acquired IVP Plastics LLC for an undisclosed sum. IVP Plastics, founded in 1953, is a contract...
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Federal fraud probe leaves local businesses scrambling to pay missing taxesOct 22, 2019 1:00 am - The collapse of a human resources services company in New York amid a federal fraud investigation is being felt in the suburbs, where a Gurnee-based firm has been forced...
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Gender-related remarks to female inspector at work site show failure of respect
Oct 20, 2019 6:00 am - Q: My partner, “Wanda,” works for an environmental engineering and construction oversight company. She provides third-party inspection services for general contractors t...
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Alight Solutions named a best employer for womenOct 14, 2019 1:00 am - LINCOLNSHIRE - Human resources solutions firm Alight Solutions has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's best employers for women in 2019. Forbes worked with Sta...
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Do I really need to write cover letters for online job applications?
Oct 13, 2019 6:12 am - Q: In this day and age, are we still required to use cover letters when replying to online job postings, especially sites that have one-click "easy application" features...
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Startups with female founders raise more venture cash
Oct 13, 2019 6:00 am - Startups with at least one female founder raised 21% more in venture capital funding than companies with all male teams, according to a study released Thursday by the Ka...
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Compeat partners with PaylocitOct 08, 2019 1:00 am - SCHAUMBURG - Compeat, a provider of innovative restaurant accounting, back office, workforce, and intelligence management software, has partnered with Paylocity, to expa...
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Take the time to train wellOct 05, 2019 1:00 am - You've hired a great new employee who will help you immensely with your ever-growing workload, and you can't wait to get started. There's just one problem - training is ...