Human Resources
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How surface, depth attractors help get the applicants you needNov 07, 2019 12:00 am - "The market is tough if you're trying to hire new people," the CEO of a boutique Chicago public relations firm recently told me. With unemployment at low levels, she ha...
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Put your best foot forwardNov 07, 2019 12:00 am - How many of you have given or received this advice? My guess is that most people have at one point or another, from a parent, teacher, boss, coach or mentor. It is a sim...
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3 Important factors for attracting and retaining great employeesNov 07, 2019 12:00 am - I recently joined a panel hosted by the Daily Herald Business Ledger and HR Source on attracting and retaining great talent. My fellow panelists were Michael Larson, dir...
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Being prepared key to surviving workplace attackNov 07, 2019 12:00 am - Imagine this scenario: You arrive at work on a beautiful Monday morning and punch in at 8 a.m. You greet your co-workers and begin your day, making small talk with them ...
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Alight Solution completes NGA acquisitionNov 04, 2019 12:00 am - LINCOLNSHIRE - Benefits, payroll and cloud solutions provider Alight Solutions said it has completed its acquisition of NGA Human Resources. Terms of the acquisition wer...
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Laid-off employee returns to nonprofit and does same job unpaid. Is that legal?
Nov 03, 2019 5:10 am - Q: I work at a nonprofit that is having serious financial difficulties. Recently a part-time employee was laid off. We had an awkward party, signed a card, said goodbye ...
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Illinois Public Risk Fund awards members $5 million in safety grantsOct 29, 2019 1:00 am - TINLEY PARK - For the third consecutive year, The Illinois Public Risk Fund will be distributing $5 million back to its membership through a grant program. Intended to ...
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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?
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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...