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Employment Termination for Cause Sample Letters Need a sample letter to use when you terminate an employee’s employment for a reason? These sample letters of termination state the cause and confirm that the employment relationship is terminated. Use these sample letters of termination for cause as examples when you write your own termination letters. You can send a letter of termination to the employee following the termination meeting with a return receipt requested, or you can hand the letter to the employee at the end of the termination for cause meeting....

Texas Roadhouse is giving out a complimentary dinner voucher to military members this year on Veterans Day, much like many other restaurants are doing. Similar businesses that commonly honor vets with a free meal include Denny’s, O’Charley’s, Applebee’s, LongHorn Steakhouse, T.G.I. Fridays, Outback Steakhouse, Chili’s, Red Robin, IHOP, BJ’s, Olive Garden, and Golden Corral. See this list of Veterans Day Freebies and Discounts for other ways you can save money on Veterans Day....

People take jobs for lots of reasons—money, health benefits, and retirement, to name a few. But even more important than a good living or decent hours is the opportunity to truly enjoy what you do. Imagine waking up every morning excited for what the day will bring on the job. If you’re looking for the kind of career you’ll want to tell everyone about, we’ve made a list of some of the most interesting jobs in criminal justice and criminology....

Vault published its 2020 lists of the best law firms for your career: “Best Law Firms to Work For” and “Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For.” Associates at these firms rated their employers on job satisfaction, work culture, hours, substantive work, and other criteria. Whether you are a soon-to-be or recent law school graduate, or an established attorney who wants to change jobs, use these rankings to discover firms that offer the best career opportunities....

MWF can stand for two possible interpretations: Married White FemaleMonday Wednesday Friday ​The two interpretations have completely different meanings, so you’ll have to do a bit of extra work to figure out which interpretation is being used in a particular post or message. Luckily for you, it shouldn’t be very difficult at all. How MWF Is Used As ‘Married White Female​​’ The acronym MWF as Married White Female is often used in personal ads online, on message boards, and in chat rooms to inform others of an individual’s marital status, ethnicity, and gender....

WBU and HBU can be and are used interchangeably in chats, text messages, and forums. They usually follow a response or opinion and require a response from the person to which they are directed. But what exactly does WBU (and HBU) stand for? WBU Stands for: What About You? HBY Stands for: How About You? How WBU Is Used Lifewire / Maritsa Patrinos WBU or HBU are used the same way people use the phrases in spoken conversations....

Employers should never place particular items in your general personnel records. The contents of your employee personnel files and records are generally accessible to the Human Resources staff, the employee, and the employee’s manager or supervisor, in some companies. In others, access is limited to HR staff and employees can request access to their records. Lawyers can also subpoena the contents of the personnel records for lawsuits and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaints....

Even though tax-exempt nonprofits do not pay federal taxes, they do have to file an information form with the IRS. That form is called a 990. Having to file the 990 makes sure that nonprofits conduct their business in a way that is consistent with their public responsibilities. The 990, which must be made public , also provides an easy way for donors and other people interested in supporting a particular cause to find and evaluate the best charities to support....

A welcome letter to a new employee who has accepted your job offer confirms the employee’s decision to accept the position. The welcome letter helps the new employee feel wanted and welcomed. Depending on the goal of your new employee welcome letter, this sample gives you a template to follow. Use this template to form the basis for your own company new employee welcome letter. Not convinced you need a welcome letter?...

Are you interested in why organizations do employee performance evaluations? It’s both an evaluative process and a communication tool. Done traditionally, employee performance evaluation is universally disliked by supervisors, managers, and employees. The managers hate employee reviews because they don’t like to sit in judgment about an employee’s work. They know that if the performance evaluation is less than stellar, they risk alienating the employee and lowering their motivation to contribute....

Goal setting can be one of the most difficult processes you undertake in your small business. The main reason for this is because successful goal setting and long-term goal achievement require a great deal of time and consistent effort. In addition, there are a lot of factors that come into play when determining success or failure when it comes to goals. Along with brainstorming potential targets, creating SMART goals, setting up a system for tracking progress, and consistently taking small steps, there are a few things you can do that will create a strong foundation for success....

As a human resources professional, you may sometimes wonder how to respond to employee complaints, especially if you get one or two every day. Depending on the gravity of the situation, you may be able to address the complaint then and there, or you may find it necessary to get others involved. Examples of Common Complaints Employee complaints run the spectrum between serious allegations that require official action and perceived wrongs with little or no substance....

Though most nursing is done in clinics or hospitals, there are work-at-home positions available to nurses. Some of these jobs are in the field of telehealth and allow you to practice medicine remotely. Others require skills in addition to a nursing degree, such as project management experience or an IT background. Many work-at-home jobs for nurses are tied to a physical office location and require licensing in a specific state. Some of them are contract, remote positions, while others involve telecommuting part- or full-time....

A B corporation is a for-profit company that commits to transparency and accountability while addressing social and environmental issues. B corporations can become certified by meeting certain standards related to those goals. B Lab is the nonprofit entity behind B corporation certification. Here’s what you need to know about certified B corporations and how you can apply to become one. What is a B Corporation? A B corporation is a special kind of corporation with the dual purpose of making a profit for the shareholders while adhering to socially beneficial practices....

Retailers all have the same basic path to success. That is, we must increase sales and reduce expenses in order to improve profitability. The goal is the same but how we achieve each milestone may vary. Take a look at the following ways to better your business. 01 of 10 Reduce Shrinkage Steve Debenport/Getty Images You may believe detecting and preventing employee theft and shoplifting aren’t a problem in your business, but simple pricing mistakes can also cost retailers quite a bit....

If you have a small business or want to start one, then you probably want to put yourself in the strongest position for success. One of the ways to do this is to get a mentor. In fact, according to a survey of over 20,000 businesses from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), entrepreneurs who have a mentor are five times more likely to start a business than those who do not have a mentor....

“The Jerry Springer Show” aired its final new episode in July 2018. You can read on to learn about the show’s former ticketing process. If you think the antics on “The Jerry Springer Show” are fun to watch on TV, wait until you see it live and in-person. As with most popular talk shows, tickets to a taping of the show are free. You will, however, need to be patient and be ready to wait in line to ensure your spot in the Connecticut audience....

Zero-based budgeting sounds like one of those ideas novice entrepreneurs introduce into a conversation when they want to impress captains of industry and angel investors. But the concept needn’t frighten you away or send you scrambling to use it at every networking event. Instead, understand that it’s a rudimentary approach to business management that companies are utilizing on every scale, from micro businesses to multinational corporations, and it too can help your enterprise grow with sustainability....

Do you have the top business intelligence skills employers are looking for? Business intelligence (BI) involves analyzing data sets and software programs in order to help a company make better business decisions. Executives and managers need to be familiar with business intelligence in order to make effective decisions for their companies based on data. However, data architects, data analysts, and business intelligence analysts all need strong BI skills as well....

Singer Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) burst onto the pop charts in 1990, wowing fans and critics alike with a powerful five-octave vocal range and catchy hits that shot to No. 1. During the next two decades, Carey would record a total of 18 songs that reached the top of the charts, more than any other solo performer. In fact, only the Beatles have had more No. 1 hits. Although her last No....