Mary Lynn Fayoumi
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The importantce of rituals in building business relationshipsSep 15, 2023 8:48 am - On this September morn after being awaked by a noisy thunderstorm, I am reflecting on the importance of rituals. In a few hours I will be joining a beloved group of lon...
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Gen Z is asking tough questions and demanding answers. They expect more of usAug 18, 2023 7:07 am - This summer, HR Source, the employers' association I lead, had the opportunity to hire the daughter of one of our team members. Over the years, our experience with emplo...
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Converting small business owners into human resources believersJul 21, 2023 8:47 am - I recently had the pleasure of speaking on behalf of HR Source at an annual conference hosted by one of our member companies. The attendees were franchise owners of clea...
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Telling your employees to 'take a hike' will help them work betterJun 26, 2023 6:08 am - Katrina and The Waves had it right when they wrote the song "Walking on Sunshine." I've always loved the catchy 1980s tune because it never fails to put a smile on my fa...
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Back to basics for hiring managers forced into shortcutsMay 30, 2023 6:02 am - Although "The Great Resignation" is no longer dominating headlines, employers are still experiencing an array of hiring challenges. Because unemployment rates are histor...
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Get a job: There are good reasons for teens to find employmentApr 28, 2023 6:35 am - When preparing to introduce the first keynote speaker at HR Source's recent Altogether HR Conference, I learned that we had something interesting in common. As Midwest t...
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Fayoumi: The business world is moving faster than ever; Never stop experimentingMar 29, 2023 11:38 am - One of my childhood memories involves helping my dad set up science experiments in his classroom. My sister and I would be instructed on how to handle the fragile glass...
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You've heard of 'quiet quitting'? 'Quiet hiring' trend offers advantagesMar 03, 2023 7:44 am - In the past year, another "quiet" workplace trend has become increasingly popular. On the heels of "quiet quitting" and "quiet firing," neither of which are positive for...
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When you have a job you love, many aspects of your life benefitFeb 01, 2023 11:38 am - "Choose a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." This famous phrase, sometimes attributed to Confucius, and other times to Mark Twain, is one of my fa...
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Make self-reflection a priority for the new yearJan 06, 2023 7:48 am - The transition from one year to the next tends to have a familiar rhythm to it. A slower cadence prevails for those who have time off from work and a break from their n...