This pandemic is in full force, we have had a few weeks now and it can be getting very old to some...OR you can decide to make this time productive. What are you doing each day? Do you have a structure to your day? Are you seeking to improve your knowledge and skills? Are you eating well and...

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There are so many best practices related. Please don't fumble through this. Many organizations have done this for many years. JBM can provide the tips on effectively managing employees working from home. What you need to consider: Full, detailed policies on telecommuting Assessment of...

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I am a small business (less than 5 employees) why do I need HR Support? Even if 1 employee, there are over 10 employment laws that you must in compliance with. Further, employee issues come up regardless of how many you have. JBM can provide such support, quick answers to difficult issue...

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In these uncertain times I am guessing many are immediately panicking and trying to stop spending, cut budgets etc. This is not the time to do so completely. We have to support one another's businesses so when this is over, we are ready to continue moving forward. Having said that, it is...

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This hit many without any intentions or ideas about how this would work. I was able to help my clients through this as I have had a great deal of experience with such an arrangement. How can you make this effective? Be sure that all who are expected to work actively from home are able to do...

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"Yesterday"................................................."Today" Authoritative ParticipatoryEmployees are interchangeable Employees as volunteersFormal dress code Anything goesRigid...

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These are just my thoughts, based on what we "think" we know, today. I don't trust any one resource as logic must prevail with how germs spread. No one knows truly. I believe our new normal will have dramatic changes to how we live. I am not convinced it is a bad thing. It requires us all...

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This is having a negative effect on most everyone and all feel stressed at some level no doubt but have we wondered about how our young professionals view this pandemic related to their early careers? I had a talk with my daughter who is a CPA with Deloitte and she asked me if I heard from the...

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Here are a few tips for optimizing customer service. TEN COMMANDMENTS OF HUMAN RELATIONS 1. Speak to people – There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting. 2. Smile at people! It takes 72 muscles to frown and 14 to smile. 3. Call people by their name. The sweetest music is the...

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The world is changing and you need to be ready. What are you thinking? What are you concerned about? Are you happy with your current career? Are you unemployed? Are you frustrated or bored with your work? Is your job uncertain? Is your performance not where it should be? If you answered yes...

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