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About 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.

July Interview: Ardon Schambers on… Onboarding: New Strategies for Welcoming New Employees!

By |July 1st, 2017|

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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June Interview: Susan Howard on… Travel Pay: Everything You Need to Know to Pay Employees!

By |June 1st, 2017|

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. […]

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Reconnecting With Your Inner Spirit

By |May 24th, 2017|

Reconnecting with Your Inner Spirit was originally published in Today’s Florida Women Volume II Issue IX

Working on reconnecting with your inner spirit? Set a goal of expanding your horizon with positive actions. Your goal is to do, give or help in your community. Yes, you do have the time and can make a difference. Below […]

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May Interview: Barry Demp on… Mastering Networking: When Patterns are Broken, New Worlds Will Emerge!

By |May 1st, 2017|

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 […]

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April Interview: Wayne Leiser on… If Computers Could Talk!

By |April 5th, 2017|

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 […]

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March Article: Jean Juchnowicz on… “Building Trust when You are the Boss in a Small Business”

By |March 3rd, 2017|

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 […]

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February Interview: June Braithwaite on… “Two Revolutionary Strategies to Create your Ultimate Retirement Plan”

By |February 1st, 2017|

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 […]

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January Interview: Brent Myers on… 2017 Tax Information to Know

By |January 30th, 2017|

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 […]

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Recruiting for Millennials in Construction: What You Need to Know

By |January 1st, 2017|

originally published on the Project Uptime section of the United Rentals Website

Recruiting for Millennials in Construction: What You Need to Know! Recruiting for millennials is key to combating job shortages. But don’t expect them to come to you. Instead, reach out to them where they live. 

Buildings are going up despite the shortage of skilled labor in the […]

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December Interview: Ingrid Bens on… Need Meeting Management? Facilitation to the Rescue!

By |December 1st, 2016|

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 […]

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