When it comes to PTO, it’s hard to find another set of three letters that employees get more excited about. PTO means vacation, time away, relaxation and family trips. But it could also mean sick time, or time to recover, heal, and recuperate. Believe it or not there is actually a difference between PTO vs […]
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Are you feeling burned out or a bit edgy and need to take some time off of work? Maybe you are one of the 46% of Americans who don’t use their PTO and should! If you work at a company where you have to submit PTO to a manager for approval in order to hit
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If I were to ask my 7 year old son, what is downward communication, he might say… When you look down and start talking? Ahh, the brilliance of children. In actuality, downward communication refers to the way information flows in an organization. In this edition of HR Vocabulary, we will review over the basics of
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Who doesn’t like chatting with a co worker at the water cooler or shooting the breeze with a buddy during lunch time? We all do. This kind of spontaneous and casual sharing of information, informal communication, is part of what makes a good company culture. In this edition of HR Vocabulary, we’ll break down what
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The name of a person is considered sacred. So imagine how powerful a good name for your construction company is? It has to be dynamic, pointed, and clear yet uniquely you and speak to your mission effortlessly. No wonder its so hard to come up with one! Well if you are struggling to name your
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We all know who you are… You’re the one who NEVER calls in. You always show up to work. Rain, sleet or snow. The world is coming to an end. Doesn’t matter. You will be there. But like a blue moon, you actually get sick. I mean really sick. And you can’t physically get out
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Honestly, I had never really heard of truck driving as a career path until after the global lockdowns of 2020-2022. A large number of people I knew began talking about it. And whats not to love. You can drive and see the country, drivers are in high demand, and pay is spectacular. But what if
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Do you work full time or part time? It’s a common question among colleagues and neighbors, but what does it mean exactly? A full-time employee typically works between 35 to 40 hours a week. But this definition can vary depending on company policy and local laws. In this edition of HR Vocabulary, we’ll break down
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As your company expands, so does the workload. Sure, you could oversee employee attendance, send out desperate email pleas to cover absent shifts, and spend hours pouring over timesheets to check for inaccuracies before you run them through payroll. But why should you burn the candle at both ends when there’s a software program that
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A company vision defines an organization’s long-term goals and future aspirations. It’s primary function is to guide strategic decisions and motivate employees. In this edition of HR Vocab, we will review what is a company vision, how it differs from a mission statement, and its importance for business success. What is a Company Vision? The
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