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While the holiday season often brings joy and togetherness, it can also cause stress for many individuals. Top holiday stressors include...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 22, 20223 min read
Important Tips and Resources to Help You Grow as a Leader
Image via Pixabay Before you can teach others how to be their best selves, you need to make sure you’re doing your best. Being a leader...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 7, 20212 min read
UNDERSTANDING THE CORONAVIRUS DELTA VARIANT
The United States is experiencing a spike in COVID-10 cases, specifically in areas with low vaccination rates. A major reason for this...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Cholesterol and You
#fitfriday Did you know one in three American adults has high cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 15, 20212 min read
Managing Work-from-Home (WFH) Paranoia
The shift to remote work has almost entirely eliminated the social aspects of the on-site workplace, which makes it difficult for many...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 17, 20211 min read
Cybercrime and Benefits Plans
There is a cyberattack every 39 seconds, according to recent estimates from the University of Maryland. Data breaches and cyberattacks...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 22, 20211 min read
Benefits Debit Cards
Photo: Pixabay Benefits debit cards are a valuable asset if you participate in flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Apr 28, 20211 min read
Top 10 Workplace Discrimination Claims
In the 2020 fiscal year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) resolved more than 70,804 charges of workplace...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Understanding Prescription Drug Pricing Trends
In 2019, the United States spent nearly $370 billion on prescription drugs, keeping trend with significant increases year over year....
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 1, 20211 min read
Driving HR Efficiencies With Technology
Improving workplace efficiency is about helping employees work smarter, not harder. HR professionals spend much of their everyday time...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 31, 20201 min read
Determining Whether a COVID-19 Case Is Work-related
Even as businesses reopen and employees return to their new normal, the risk of becoming exposed to and ill with COVID-19 is still...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Sorting Out Coronavirus Fact From Fiction
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people were fighting misinformation about health conditions, vaccines and treatments online. With the...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 28, 20201 min read
Recruiting Post-Coronavirus
While unemployment rates remain high, many employers may find themselves struggling to connect with the right candidates. Current...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 17, 20201 min read
5 Sleep Habits You Need to Adopt
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked insufficient sleep to the development of chronic diseases and conditions,...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 26, 20201 min read
5 Performance Review Best Practices
Performance reviews are an annual ritual for many employers, but their usefulness has been debated for years. To make sure you—and your...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 20, 20201 min read
Ergonomics Is the Way to a Pain-free Workday
The discomfort and pain from slouching at a desk all day is very common, with many office workers suffering pain at least once a week....
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 10, 20201 min read
The Pros and Cons of Incentive Pay
It’s no secret that top talent expects to be paid top dollar. According to PayScale, 25% of employees said that compensation was their...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 12, 20191 min read
Stay Safe While Decking the Halls
Although decorative lights are great for getting your home ready for the holidays, they can also present a safety risk if they aren’t...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 29, 20191 min read
Hold on to Talent With Stay Conversations
Some people think employment is all about the money, but they're wrong. For many, it's about the opportunities. In fact, Gallup cites...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 17, 20191 min read
Don’t Let These Devices Steal Your Sleep
If you have trouble falling asleep, your phone may be to blame. Researchers at Harvard found that using your phone, or any electronic...
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