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Consumer Stories

Connections and Career Conference: Auben Realty Business Profile

Contact: Taliah Turner Phone: 706-609-5640 Website: Auben Realty Address: 909 Walker Street Augusta, GA 30901 Since 2009, Auben Realty has provided the CSRA with a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet diverse real estate needs. From project management and property restoration to leasing, property management, investment sales, and real estate sales, the company stands as a pillar of expertise and innovation in the industry. At Auben Realty, the mission extends beyond mere transactions. Auben Realty aims to be a leader in real estate investment while making a tangible impact

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B2B Podcasting

Creative “job reviews”

Tomorrow morning at 7:30, you can hear the latest episode of “Work It Out” on Classy 1230 AM. It’s the push and pull between employers and employees. In today’s video clip, HR consultant, TeKay Brown-Taylor discusses a simpler and better way to review how your staff is doing.

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ConceptHR Corner Interviews: What’s Illegal to Ask?

Federal and state laws generally require employers to limit their interview questions to those that are essential for determining if a person is qualified for the job. In general, employers should not ask about race, gender, religion, marital status, national origin, or age because that information is irrelevant in determining if an applicant is qualified for the job. Also, federal law expressly prohibits employers from making pre-employment inquiries about an applicant’s disability. Illegal interview questions are those that single an individual out for reasons that are contrary to employment anti-discrimination

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B2B Podcasting

Terminating an employee the right way

Is there someone on your CSRA team you think would be a better fit somewhere else? In this video clip, H.R. specialist, TeKay Brown-Taylor says it’s important to follow a process when you terminate an employee. This clip is part of our half-hour program that will air this Saturday morning at 7:30 on Classy 1230 AM.

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Meet the $2 million robot and the CSRA surgeons who use it

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is inviting the community for an up-close look and a chance to test drive their da Vinci Xi® Robotic Surgical System. A team of surgeons will also be on hand to answer questions about procedures used with the robot and the benefits of robotic surgery. The event will be held today, August 15, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in Aiken Regional’s main lobby, at 302 University Parkway in Aiken. “The da Vinci Xi® Robot has taken minimally invasive surgery to a new cutting edge,” says Lorenzo Sampson,

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$2 million give back program

Richmond County public school system is the latest to join SRP Federal Credit Union’s High School Affinity Debit Card program. Richmond County joins Aiken, Barnwell, Burke, and Columbia County’s public schools as well as a number of private and charter schools who are part of the program. “It is always exciting to have schools join the High School Affinity Debit Card program. It is a wonderful way for our members to raise funds for their high school of choice simply by using their High School Affinity Debit card,” states Eric

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Re-engaging CSRA’s workforce

Area Chambers of Commerce and technical schools are doing their part to train, recruit, and develop our workforce in the CSRA. A local Human Resource chapter wants to bridge any possible gaps there might be by bringing all stakeholders to the table on September 12th. Tony Welch is the Director of Workforce Readiness and Committee Chairman for the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) event. He also serves as the HR Director of the Department of Health. He is excited about SHRM taking the lead on the first-of-its-kind conference. “We’re

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Job Skills Training Program receives grant

Bank of America (BoA) was instrumental in the creation of the Salvation Army’s Job Skills Training Program and they continue their support through volunteerism and funding. The Salvation Army’s Job Skills Training Program is a four-week program that empowers individuals with the knowledge they need to achieve self-sufficiency and career success. The Bank of America will present a check for $8,400 tomorrow at 1:00 pm during The Job Skills Training Program graduation at The Kroc Center. The Salvation Army’s four-week program empowers individuals with the knowledge they need to achieve

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B2B Podcasting

Biz Bits: Medical AI partnership

AI seems to be everywhere. Most recently, CSRA clinics have embraced the technology to pinpoint high-risk patients. Mike Petchenik has the latest on that story, plus the benefits of a new CSRA business focusing on flexology.

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Corporate donation of supplies big boost to students

AT&T and Compudopt recently partnered to provide laptops and other school supplies to students in need through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta, RISE Augusta, and the Harris Literacy Center at Augusta University. The distribution of 400 refurbished laptops and backpacks stuffed with school supplies to distribute to Augusta students in need. This distribution included 400 refurbished laptops is part of an AT&T employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip students with laptops and backpacks as they head back to school. In addition to supplies like notebooks, pencils, and

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