Q:  The first few weeks and months after hiring a new employee are critical for the mutual success of this hiring process. Onboarding is also known as organizational socialization and was previously known as company orientation. What would you describe as a modern definition of onboarding as it pertains to the human resources function?

A: I […]

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Jean (JJ in HR) is a certified senior-level human resources executive/consultant, adjunct professor, management trainer, professional speaker, resume writer, career coach, LinkedIn profile builder, and published author.

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Q: The US Department of Labor has rules for employers on the topic of travel pay. But, what is the definition of travel pay in the legal context?

A: Title 29, Part 785 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines Travel pay in this manner:

Time spent traveling during normal work hours is considered compensable work time. […]

Jean Juchnowicz

Jean (JJ in HR) is a certified senior-level human resources executive/consultant, adjunct professor, management trainer, professional speaker, resume writer, career coach, LinkedIn profile builder, and published author.

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Q: Networking, we are repeatedly told, is the best tool to finding a career job, or promoting your business, and staying relevant in your field. What is your definition of networking?

A: Networking is a process that provides the structure, support, skills, and strategies needed to bridge the gap between ideas and actions. The best part […]

Jean Juchnowicz

Jean (JJ in HR) is a certified senior-level human resources executive/consultant, adjunct professor, management trainer, professional speaker, resume writer, career coach, LinkedIn profile builder, and published author.

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In our April interview, computer guru, Wayne Leiser, explains what computers would say… if computers could talk!

Q: What is the biggest issue you are seeing with personal or small business computers in 2017?

A: PUP Infections (Potentially Unwanted Programs).  Most A/V software does not look for PUP infections.  They are annoying and will change your homepage […]

Jean Juchnowicz

Jean (JJ in HR) is a certified senior-level human resources executive/consultant, adjunct professor, management trainer, professional speaker, resume writer, career coach, LinkedIn profile builder, and published author.

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In our March Interview, Jean Juchnowicz, owner of Career Advice Simplified shares insight into Building Trust when You are the Boss in a Small Business.

Q: Why should the owner or managers in small businesses focus on building trust with their employees?

A: Building trust is important. A small business is focused on increasing revenue, controlling expenses, and […]

Jean Juchnowicz

Jean (JJ in HR) is a certified senior-level human resources executive/consultant, adjunct professor, management trainer, professional speaker, resume writer, career coach, LinkedIn profile builder, and published author.

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In our February Interview, June Braithwaite discusses Two Revolutionary Strategies to Create your Ultimate Retirement Plan.

Q: Why should a small business create a retirement benefit plan for their employees?

A: A small business may not always have the resources available to offer a retirement plan like a 401(k) for their employees. Therefore, a plan with a flexible […]

Jean Juchnowicz

Jean (JJ in HR) is a certified senior-level human resources executive/consultant, adjunct professor, management trainer, professional speaker, resume writer, career coach, LinkedIn profile builder, and published author.

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In January’s Interview, Brent Myers talks about 2017  Tax Information to Know!

Q: What’s new with receiving a 2017 tax refund?

A: Generally, your federal tax refund can be expected approximately 21 days after your tax return has been accepted. However, some federal income tax refunds may be temporarily delayed, particularly those taxpayers claiming the Earned Income […]

Jean Juchnowicz

Jean (JJ in HR) is a certified senior-level human resources executive/consultant, adjunct professor, management trainer, professional speaker, resume writer, career coach, LinkedIn profile builder, and published author.

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Q. Meeting attendees frequently lament that meetings drag on and fail to accomplish all the agenda’s goals, how can facilitation help?

A. Effective meetings need to be well structured and then actively managed. There are three things that any meeting manager can implement immediately to remedy the worst issues:
1. Appoint a time keeper who calls out […]

Jean Juchnowicz

Jean (JJ in HR) is a certified senior-level human resources executive/consultant, adjunct professor, management trainer, professional speaker, resume writer, career coach, LinkedIn profile builder, and published author.

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