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Anti-discrimination practices should be on your radar

For the record, Unlawful workplace discrimination under the general protections in the Fair Work Act (FW Act) occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee or prospective employee because of race, color, or gender. H.R. consultant and professional mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor explains how to address the issue. The full segment can be heard this Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on Classy 1230 AM.

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Don’t Ask These Questions in an Interview

The scenario: You are interviewing a potential employee. Be careful what you ask! Some questions could create a conflict for you and your company. H.R. consultant and professional mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor explains why. The full segment can be heard this Saturday morning at 7:30 on Classy 1230 AM.

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Connections and Career Conference: Welcome Health

Welcome Health Contact: Brooke Willis Phone: (706) 504-9321 Website: Welcome Health Address: 119 Davis Rd, Suite 4A Augusta, GA 30907 Welcome Health, a pioneering leader in direct primary care, is dedicated to transforming the healthcare experience for both individuals and businesses. With three convenient locations in Augusta, Evans, and Waynesboro, Welcome Health operates on a unique model that offers high-quality, accessible care through a flat monthly rate, bypassing traditional insurance billing. Welcome Health is committed to providing comprehensive primary care services, including tailored business plans that help companies enhance their employee benefits

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Job interview red flags

How a job interview goes can impact much more than someone’s career or company growth. In today’s video clip, HR expert and Certified Mediator, TeKay Brown Taylor says everyone should be on the lookout for red flags during the questions. The full interview will be played back Saturday morning at 7:30 on Classy 1230 AM.

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Connections & Career Conference: ADP

ADP/Dave Brendza One ADP Drive (off Interstate Parkway Augusta, GA (888) 871-0155 www.adp.com Dave Brendza is the VP and GM of the Augusta, Georgia, and Louisville, Kentucky facilities. What types of career opportunities do you offer at ADP? Our positions support ADP’s Human Capital Management suite of products and services, including roles like service and implementation consultants, HR and project management specialists, and leadership positions. There are always opportunities to join our team, and you can visit jobs.adp.com to learn more.   How is the future looking in terms of

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School to open retail shop to help cause

Despite our volatile economy, thrift stores continue to be a consistent presence in the CSRA. The latest store to open will be at 316 8th Street in downtown Augusta between Broad Street and Greene Street. The Jessye Norman School of the Arts will operate the store and use proceeds to fund its FREE afterschool program. The new store in the 1,800-square-foot building will be called Second Act and be aligned with the JNSA by offering used musical instruments, new and used art supplies, graphic t-shirts, clothes, and eclectic furniture. Meybohm

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Work It Out: The Onboarding Process

H.R. consultant and professional mediator, TeKay Brown-Taylor says employers miss out on a great opportunity to develop loyal employees from the beginning. In today’s video, she shares examples of the right and wrong way to onboard. The full segment can be heard this Saturday morning at 7:30 on Classy 1230 AM.

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Biz Bits: Giving CSRA entrepreneurs a leg up

The Downtown Development Authority and a local college are finding ways to re-purpose a vacant building while helping start-up companies get off to a successful start. Mike Petchenik has more in our Biz Bits.

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CSRA furniture store to open after big delay

ABD first told you the newest Ashley Furniture Store announced it was coming to Aiken in late January. Spring was the target date. Ashley reached ABD late yesterday to say that the grand opening is now set for August 29th at 11:00 AM. The new Ashley is moving into the former Aiken Furniture Company store and occupying more than 25,000 square feet. Ashley’s latest 7.0 store concept will be next to Target and Planet Fitness in the Aiken Exchange Plaza. Planet Fitness managers told ABD the vacant store had been

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Real Talk Real Estate: Unlocking Real Estate Secrets: 3 Top Googled Questions Answered

We all do it, take all our questions about real estate to the infamous Google! Initially, they mostly revolve around the same topic everyone is curious about: “When is the housing market going to crash?” Frankly, I’m a bit tired of that one, so let’s talk about a few other commonly searched questions. Can You Sell a Property After Probate? This is a common question, but not one many people are familiar with. Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s assets and debts. Depending on whether there’s

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