What better place to look for trends in employee engagement than a best places to work lists? That’s what Quantum Workplace (a company that surveys … Read more
FLSA Myths: How They Can Bust Your Budget and Blow Your Reputation
Way back when telephones had rotary dials, a law was passed called the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For years no one paid much attention to it, but … Read more
The Bottom Line on Hiring Speed? Just Run Faster
The primary factor in a successful attack is speed. – Lord Mountbattan Jason Warner has been thinking a lot about speed lately. Since reading his terrific … Read more
House Bill Would Require Higher Cash Wages for Tipped Employees
By Lawrence S. McGoldrick A bill introduced recently in the House by U.S. Representative Donna Edwards (D – Md.) would amend the federal Fair Labor … Read more
Moving Beyond The Fears – and the Falsehoods – of Flex Time
Whenever I talked to employees about flex time, they were always excited about the possibilities. They would think “I can work extra on Tuesdays so I … Read more
A Lesson at Time Inc: How Long Do We Keep Those Out of Touch With the Culture?
It was like a surgeon strategically wielding a scalpel taking out the organ that the body rejected. “I concluded that his leadership style and approach did … Read more
The Impact of Being a Highly Compensated Employee
Some of your employees may have recently received a letter in the mail notifying them that they are considered an HCE – highly compensated employee. The … Read more
Some Social Media Stats That Even Surprised Us
People of all ages are turning to blogs, Twitter, online videos, and Facebook. The distinctions between age and gender among users are blurring as the web … Read more
DirectEmployers Claims That a Half Million Have Visited .Jobs Boards
DirectEmployers Association, operator of the 40,000 site strong .Jobs Universe, says its network of job boards has welcomed more than half a million … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Cash Out Sick Days? Dream On, Unless You’re a Public Worker
As the national debate rages over the pay, perks, and pensions for public workers – just take a look at what’s going on in Wisconsin if you don’t know what … Read more