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Advice for Managers: Be Clear About What You Want
Being in Human Resources, we do a fair amount of placement. One of the standard questions we pose during a first interview is, “Can you...
Jan 27, 20173 min read


Actively Helping Our Next Generation
At 12 noon today, the 45th President of the United States of America was inaugurated. Regardless of what your thoughts are on the...
Jan 20, 20172 min read


Resolve to Play Music In Your Office
Today marks the end of the second week of January. Statistically speaking, about 70% of us are still going strong with our New Year’s...
Jan 13, 20172 min read


Tax Implications of Holiday Bonuses
It’s the holiday season, which means employees in many companies may be receiving a holiday bonus! So, what are the tax implications? ...
Dec 16, 20162 min read


This is What Happened When I Stopped Checking Email on My Phone for a Year
As part of my role in HR, I speak with clients about employee wellness, both physical and mental. I encourage business owners and their...
Dec 9, 20163 min read


Federal Overtime Preliminary Injunction Appealed
As we are aware, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary threshold for exemption from overtime was being raised to $47,476 annually,...
Dec 2, 20162 min read


Sitting is the New Smoking
As you read this blog, I ask you to please consider standing up, then once you are out of your chair, please read the below. How many of...
Nov 18, 20163 min read


Today We Celebrate Veterans Day
Today we celebrate Veterans Day. Veterans Day is observed by recognizing and thanking those who are serving or have served our country...
Nov 11, 20161 min read


Honest Belief Rule
Likely the most common question we hear is, “can I terminate an (at-will) employee for cause, even if he/she is a member of a protected...
Nov 4, 20162 min read


FLSA Regs
Because we are getting closer to the FLSA changes that December brings, I have attached a PDF that you may find helpful. I encourage...
Oct 28, 20162 min read


Why Human Resources is Important for the Success of Small Businesses
Most businesses have started their 2017 strategic planning. We encourage you to remember Human Resources needs in your planning process....
Oct 21, 20163 min read


First Aid/CPR/AED Refresher
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...
Oct 14, 20161 min read


Business Emergency Action Plan
For many of us, our thoughts are with our friends, family, and business associates as we nervously watch Hurricane Matthew as it...
Oct 7, 20161 min read


October is National Work & Family Month
Did you know that October is National Work & Family Month? The majority of employees spend more waking hours at work than they do with...
Sep 30, 20162 min read


Importance of Pre-Employment Screening and Background Checks
This week’s email addresses pre-employment screening and background checks. There are a lot of stats out there about the importance of...
Sep 23, 20163 min read


Why Supervisor Awareness Training Cannot be Avoided
The truth is that your front-line supervisors will likely know about potential Human Resources and labor relations issues long before...
Sep 16, 20162 min read


Summer Sales Slump?
With there being only thirteen (13) more days of summer, it will soon be time to start evaluating your company’s profitability during...
Sep 9, 20163 min read


Run. Hide. Fight.
This week’s blog is one that might be shared not only with members of your workforce, but with your business and personal associates as...
Sep 2, 20161 min read
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