Employees may have a variety of reasons to change employers; whether to get into a new career, look for more financial security for family; and/or because the work environment is not optimal.   When seeking a new job, it is best to be employed so it is better not to quit and then look for a replacement job if you can tolerate the wait. Your employer may decide to walk you ... more

When I was a kid, one of the many questions I had for my parents was “why do I have a godmother and a godfather?” The answer my parents gave me was that if I needed somebody to take care of me, my godmother and/or godfather would be the ones to do so. That is not truly the case though; yes, a godparent can have a significant role in your child’s life, as a mentor, ... more

POTUS is an acronym for the President of the United States.  Many people have strong opinions, some negative and some positive, about the President.  However, for most employees it would be a mistake for them to think they have the right of freedom of speech to express their political opinions in the private work place.  Freedom of speech relates to restrictions on the government's ... more

For the 31st consecutive year, the H&K elves have been hard at work shopping and wrapping for two young children. We want them to have the best Christmas ever! Every year the firm “adopts” children through the Front Door Agency. Employees of the firm donate generously so everything on the children’s wish lists can be purchased. The team effort culminates with a fun ... more

As the calendar year comes to an end, there will be holiday parties and other social gatherings amongst co-workers.  Whether it is an employer-sponsored holiday party, a social gathering of co-workers at one of their homes, or merely going out to a local restaurant to catch up, it is important for workers to understand that what happens outside the office does not stay outside ... more