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California Employers Must Grasp Various Criminal-History Restrictions

By Modern HR / June 13, 2017

California Employers Must Grasp Various Criminal-History Restrictions – by Toni Vranjes New FEHC regulations related to criminal-background checks will take effect July 1 What criminal-background information can California HR professionals consider in the hiring process? There are a lot of guidelines, regulations, laws and proposals that California employers should understand, and new Fair Employment and […]

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Ways to Increase Workplace Creativity

By Modern HR / June 6, 2017

The workplace that becomes dull and complacent soon fails to deliver good results. It is part of your job as a company leader to break up monotony with innovation. Creativity requires efforts and produces growth. Businesses that take advantage of the unique perspectives offered by its teams are the ones that succeed and compete well

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Traits That Make a Star Employee

By Modern HR / May 31, 2017

Everyone hopes to be a good employee. Someone who is valued by their employer has a world of opportunities available to them and endless possibilities for their future career. But how do you know if your employer considers you to be a good employee? Here are some traits that make a star employee. Do these

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3 Reasons Why Outsourcing HR is Now the Preferred Solution

By Modern HR / May 24, 2017

One of the leading business magazine recently stated that approximately 85 percent of all companies outsource at least a few HR functions. Keep reading to learn the motivation behind this growing trend and how it will benefit your organization. Affordable Advantages The leading reason behind the switch from in-house HR managers to outsourced HR professionals

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Finding the Balance Between Work and Life

By Modern HR / May 20, 2017

Today, we live in an increasingly work-oriented society. Longer work weeks, less downtime, and higher levels of career dedication are all characteristic of this working age. While this work ethic may have contributed to a more productive economy, it can be stressful, leaving workers wondering how to find a balance between their personal lives and

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Seven Mistakes New Managers Often Commit

By Modern HR / May 17, 2017

Young professionals exhibit a variety of great traits. They are excited, energetic and generally fearless. These attributes often create a great amount of success for these in-charge individuals. Unfortunately, youth can have its downside. Learn what seven critical mistakes new leaders often commit. Many business people, fresh out of college or technical schools, believe they

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How to Ease Stress on Your Employees

By Modern HR / May 10, 2017

Stress wreaks havoc on both the mind and the body. When your company’s workers experience excessive pressure regularly, their productivity suffers. Reducing and managing strain poses a challenge. Don’t leave your employees to deal with job anxiety on their own. Take initiatives to help them alleviate and deal with the stresses that hinder performance. Provide

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What Makes a Good Human Resources Professional?

By Modern HR / May 3, 2017

What makes a good human resources professional? What sets them apart from the others? If you are a business owner, looking to outsource your human resources department, you have likely asked this question. With this in mind, let’s take a look at the traits that make a good human resources professional. Good Communication When it

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Human Resources: Four Ways to Increase Employee Engagement

By Modern HR / April 25, 2017

When you have a clock-in-clock-out work environment, your employees are more likely to check out before the day is done. Give your greatest assets–your employees–a reason to stay invested in your company and their job by creating a workplace they enjoy being a part of. Here are four ideas to get you started: Provide volunteer

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How to Get in the “Flow” for Better Performance

By Modern HR / April 18, 2017

Do you ever get so involved in something that you forget about time, move effortlessly along with your task and are not tempted to take a break? This experience has a name; “flow”, is a state where you energetically work with intense focus and enjoyment. This is the zone, all workers long to enter. Learn

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