Human Resources
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Five steps to a more diverse workforceJun 20, 2018 1:00 am - The business climate in Chicago has shifted in fundamental ways in recent years with labor markets heating up and customer and employee expectations becoming more comple...
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Now is the time to button up your dress code policiesJun 19, 2018 7:00 am - Many employers implement dress codes to present a professional atmosphere. With summer approaching, now is a good time for companies to revisit their dress code policies...
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Keeping employees mental health top of mindJun 19, 2018 7:00 am - Historically employee benefit and wellness programs have focused on: comprehensive, competitive benefits, keeping cost in check and improving and maintaining employee he...
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Executive compensation planning for owner executives of private business after tax cuts and jobs actJun 18, 2018 11:00 am - Tax rate planning The corporate tax rate applicable to C corporations (C Corps) has been reduced from 35 percent to 21 percent. Individual tax rates have also been redu...
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Hottest new benefit trend "visiting" a virtual doctorJun 18, 2018 5:00 am - As the world becomes a busier place where time is a precious commodity, more and more services are delivered by or with the assistance of technology. Noticeably, there h...
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Beware crafty job scammers, even on the most trusted classified ad sites
Jun 17, 2018 1:00 am - "I feel like I am being scammed." So began the message from "Sophie," a Maryland resident whose story is a reminder that even on reputable sites such as Monster, Glassdo...
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Teens face a gender pay gap, too. Here's how to help them navigate it.
Jun 17, 2018 1:00 am - When my daughter started baby-sitting as a young teen, I offered what I thought were helpful tips for setting herself apart. Wash the dishes; tidy up after playtime; be ...
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Why your teen should work this summerJun 10, 2018 1:00 am - Summer jobs for teens are an endangered species worth saving. These seasonal jobs offer more than a paycheck. Summer employment can: • Improve academic performance, espe...
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How to get a raise: Be a white man
Jun 10, 2018 1:00 am - People of color are significantly less likely than white men to receive a raise after asking for one, despite the fact that no single gender or racial group is more like...
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The best career advice from this year's graduation speeches
May 27, 2018 1:10 am - This year's headline-grabbing commencement speeches have been high on thinly veiled critiques of the Trump administration and big on dire warnings about the state of Ame...