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COVID-19

4 Ways to Improve Your Return-to-Work Training Plan

Businesses are beginning to reopen, and I’m sure many folks are excited to get back into the swing of things. Working remotely is part of our DNA at Articulate, so our employees were better prepared than most for the shelter-in-place orders prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But even we struggled to find a new normal […]

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Impact of Zoomers on Technology Adoption

Zoomers, otherwise known as Generation Z—are in their 20s and just starting to enter the workforce—might be at the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to workplace decision-making. However, recent data suggest that this generation may have a disproportionate influence when it comes to technology.

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Top Background Screening Trends in 2020

In 2020, employment background checks are trending toward increasing complexity, added controversy about screening social media behavior, and the need to ensure corporate compliance with important new laws that vary by state and sometimes even by city. Stay abreast of these changes to ensure your Human Resources policies are current and in the know.

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Should You Promote Meditation for Employees?

It’s no secret that work is stressful. Employers, however, have the ability to proactively try to help manage stress levels for employees. One option employers have been turning to in recent years is promoting and encouraging mindfulness and meditation as a form of stress relief and a way to improve employee well-being.

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5 Tips for Themed Mentoring

In light of recent events, businesses have transitioned to operating in a virtual space and have been looking for flexible ways to support employees now working from home. One need companies are looking to address is how to help their employees stay connected and socially engaged, especially while they are physically distant. For many companies, […]

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Trending Now: New Jersey Employees Filing COVID-19 Complaints

The pandemic brought pandemonium to many New Jersey workplaces. With the second-largest outbreak in the country (behind only New York) and being the most densely populated state, New Jersey was hit particularly hard by the pandemic, giving rise to a number of employee lawsuits.

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5 Things to Do Before Welcoming Employees Back into the Office

Many companies are welcoming employees back into the office, but there’s much to do before anyone steps foot back into the workplace. As a leader or an HR manager, it’s important to have a comprehensive plan in place before welcoming your team back.