Because we are getting closer to the FLSA changes that December brings, I have attached a PDF that you may find helpful. I encourage everyone who has not already familiarized themselves with the FLSA changes to read the attached in its entirety, though below is a summary for your quick review – the below is just an abbreviated outline/summary and therefore does not address specifics such as, for example, outside sales, educators, lawyers, and medical professionals. Three tes

Most businesses have started their 2017 strategic planning. We encourage you to remember Human Resources needs in your planning process. The misnomer that a robust Human Resources strategy is important only for large businesses has fallen by the wayside. Why do small and mid-sized businesses need to include Human Resources in their strategic planning? Well, for small businesses, human capital management is critical to success due to the large percentage of employees who p

This week’s blog was inspired by a meeting I had with one of our clients yesterday, and our conversation about First Aid/CPR/AED knowledge. Regarding CPR, for example, my certification was issued by the American Red Cross, and I was trained to start CPR with 30 chest compressions before giving two rescue breaths, then repeat. Others may have been trained to provide compressions only. The topic discussed was: even though our First Aid/CPR/AED certification is up to date, d

For many of us, our thoughts are with our friends, family, and business associates as we nervously watch Hurricane Matthew as it continues its path along the coastal southeastern United States. The current situation in Florida and its neighboring states reminds me of our own Business Emergency Action Plan here at De Novo HRConsulting, and seems an appropriate time to encourage everyone to make sure theirs is up to date. Ours is a thirteen page document that includes: Emergen