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Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use and the Workplace

Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use and the Workplace

Across the nation, the attitude towards marijuana use, both medical and recreational, has changed greatly over the last decade. In 2016, The Pew Research Center reported that 57% of those polled supported the legalization of marijuana while 37% wanted it to remain illegal. Those numbers were reversed just 10 years ago, with just 32% of respondents supporting legalization and 60% opposed. As of January 8, 2018, 29 states legalized the use of medical marijuana and 8 states lega

Working 9-5...and Then Some

Working 9-5...and Then Some

Overtime rules can get complicated. The FLSA (Federal Labor Standards Act) requires employers to pay nonexempt employees one and a half times their standard hourly wage if they work over 40 hours per week. This is pretty straight forward if your employee is performing one job at your company. But what if you own two separate companies and one employee performs work for both and exceeds 40 hours per week. Are you as an employer responsible for paying overtime? The short answer

Fostering a Positive Workplace Culture

Fostering a Positive Workplace Culture

Would you be surprised to learn that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over three billion dollars a year is lost due to workplace negativity? As managers and leaders it is important to cultivate a positive workplace environment. Gossip. Bad attitudes. Bullying. It’s easy to recognize these behaviors contribute to a negative environment and in turn lead to low retention, poor employee engagement, and decreased productivity. So what can you do to ensure you accen

New Year, New You?

New Year, New You?

New Year’s Resolutions. Love them or hate them, as the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, most of us think about them. These resolutions usually run along the lines of “this is the year I get organized/get that big promotion/land that big client”. These are all great goals. As we start 2018, here are some things you may want to think about as resolutions for the New Year that can help enhance both your professional and personal lives. Hit the Books: In our sound bite, Tweet fille

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