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Navigating Changes Over 25 Years of Compensation: Part I – Astron’s Early Days

Astron Solutions

We were exhibiting at the 2001 New Hampshire ASHHRA Region 1 Conference. That morning we were at our booth, and noticed no one was coming by. Being featured on ESPN 2’s Cold Pizza in 2004. At the time, a consulting firm would do a study every year during March Madness about how the event was a huge drain on the economy.

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Valerie Bihet of VIBE Agency: “You need an event planner who fully understands virtual events”

Thrive Global

Just because someone has hosted a Zoom meeting before or other video conference with multiple people in attendance does not mean they are prepared to create a virtual event. In 2004 Bihet founded VIBE , an event design and destination management company, in Miami. I am constantly trying to get better at having a work-life balance.).

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The FMLA does not protect employees from termination for unrelated reasons (like performance)

The Employer Handbook

Blink twice if you know (or at least suspect) a poor-performing employee who complained about discrimination or sought leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act to insulate herself from discipline at work. In 2004, the plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and chronic back and neck pain. Not really.

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The Pros and Cons of Unlimited Vacation

Kazoo

Is unlimited time off a really good idea? . Getting as much time off as one wants sounds like a dream come true, yes? With unlimited time off, employees can choose how often they want to take a vacation, when, and for how long. It can empower employees and augment their autonomy and well-being at work.

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The Pros and Cons of Unlimited Vacation

Kazoo

Is unlimited time off a really good idea? . Getting as much time off as one wants sounds like a dream come true, yes? With unlimited time off, employees can choose how often they want to take a vacation, when, and for how long. It can empower employees and augment their autonomy and well-being at work.

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Roomie

Everyday People

This past week the clock turned back a few years to a time that continues to have had some of the most lasting impacts on my life. In fact, at the first State Conference I attended, Fred introduced me around to his peers who had been active from all over the State for years prior to my involvement. Why is that important ??

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What You Should Know About Leadership Development Training

Workplace Psychology

The need for this is what all organizations experience or face, which is the need to have effective leadership, not only at the very top, but also at the mid-level and front-line level of the organization. In some ways, they treat it like a hot dog eating contest — the faster and more you consume in the allotted time the better.