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Wednesday
Mar032010

What to Keep in Employee Personnel Files

DateWednesday, March 3, 2010 at 1:56PM

A few tips on how to maintain your personnel files so they don’t become a source of damaging evidence in a lawsuit. In almost every employment case, one of the first things your ex-employee will ask for is a copy of his personnel file. In fact, ex-employees will often ask for a copy of their file before litigation begins (or even before a demand letter is sent). The documents you keep in your employees’ personnel files may turn into evidence that can be used against you.

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Wednesday
May132009

Warning Signs of a Bad Job

DateWednesday, May 13, 2009 at 12:00PM

A few days ago, a non-compete agreement I signed a couple years ago will expire. The agreement was signed January 27, 2006 and, at the time, I was so eager to move to Chicago, to work on a major retailer’s PR account and to work as second in command at a rapidly growing PR firm, that I didn’t think too much about the ramifications of a non-compete agreement that expires two years after departing from the firm. You don’t get married on the first date; why should you take a job after the first interview?

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Wednesday
Apr012009

So You're Going to Add Staff ...

DateWednesday, April 1, 2009 at 9:00AM

Adding your first employee is such a scary prospect. I compare it to selecting a nanny for your first born. This business is my baby of sorts and I’m not going to allow just anybody in to help me care for it.

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Wednesday
Feb252009

Part 2: After the Lay Off

DateWednesday, February 25, 2009 at 10:31AM

Breathe. It will be okay. You will survive.

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Monday
Feb232009

Part 1: Before You Lose Your Job

DateMonday, February 23, 2009 at 10:27AM

While you’re still employed, there’s no need to be a savvy job hunter, right? Not true at all. Even if you’re in an incredibly secure position and think “it’ll never happen to me” it just might. Follow these tips and you’ll be able to bounce back from any type of brick wall.

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