The federal appeals court decided on February 22 to grant the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) another extension to take a position on overtime regulations. The original overtime regulations rules were scheduled to go into effect December 1, 2016. These would have required that any employees that earn less than $913 per week (or $47,476 […]
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Employee satisfaction is one of the most profitable endeavors a company can pursue. It helps increase workflow, creates a positive environment and helps to retain good employees. Our last article discussed the importance of giving employees more control over their environments, as well as offering flexible schedules. The second part of this article delves deeper […]
Five days ago, a friend of mine posted on Facebook, “I am going to the park to play Pokemon if anyone wants to come with me.” This was from a 30-something year old! At the time, way back last week, Pokemon Go wasn’t in my vocabulary, but this new game has taken the world by storm – […]
September is the beginning of fall – a perfect time to evaluate a business, reflect on how your company has done so far this year, and how you want to finish out the last quarter. First, take the time to evaluate your business thoroughly. Don’t wait until the end of the year to determine how […]
It’s August – the last month to squeeze in a summer vacation with the family before school starts before the weather turns and before your use it or lose it vacation days disappear. In a recent study, it was discovered that only 25 percent of Americans take the paid vacation days they are due each […]
I have a 52-pound poodle that requires a ton of exercise to keep her happy and from destroying my backyard. Walking is not enough for this eight-month-old puppy, so we have to run. But, I can’t run fast enough (or long enough) to give her the exercise she needs, so I ride my bike while she […]
Have you seen the new movie “Inside Out”? No matter your age, this is a great movie for all ages. I won’t ruin the movie for you or give away any spoilers, but there are many deep lessons in the movie that I walked away with that can help you be a better employer. However, one lesson […]
In many parts of the world, July is the hottest month of the year. While we can’t do much to control the weather outside, there are many things we can do to help control the environment in our own workspaces, and we’re not just talking about the temperature, but workplace stress. In any company, there […]
Summer is typically a time to think about vacations, barbecues, the beach and other fun events. But, just like some children have to attend summer school, it’s time to look at some business summer school for your company so you can start educating employees. It’s been said that we are constantly moving towards something in […]
“Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.” The quote, attributed to Confucius, is sound advice. There are many fortunate people out there who have their dream jobs. On the flip side, there are many who abhor their lives but see no way to change jobs. Our advice […]