By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board issued three very union-friendly opinions that could have an effect on the way you conduct … Read more
How to Stay Front, Center, and Visible — Even When You Work Remotely
Many people have asked me recently how to build your personal brand and get positive visibility when you work remotely and no one can see you! … Read more
Savings From Remote Work: One State Could Save $1.5 Billion a Year
When it comes to telework and remote working arrangements, one of the toughest things to get your hands around is how much money doing it actually saves. … Read more
Some Wage-Hour Questions You May Get Due to Hurricane Irene
By John E. Thompson Affected employers will no doubt have a variety of wage-hour questions in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The number and scope of the … Read more
Survey: When It Comes to Promotions, Favoritism Usually Trumps Objectivity
You always suspected you didn’t get that promotion because the boss played favorites. Now there’s evidence you’re right. The majority of … Read more
Hurricane lrene’s Leadership Lesson: Action and Urgency Grabs Attention
I spent the weekend watching Hurricane Irene’s destructive trek up the Eastern Coast of the United States. I checked hurricane maps, every news channel I … Read more
When Payday Comes, How Will You Handle Earthquake & Hurricane Days?
Businesses up and down the East Coast will need to make some tough calls next payday as they try to figure out how to handle the days workers didn’t … Read more
Benefit Trends: What Your Employees Can Expect – and Be Planning For
Our insurance agent delivered the bad news last week – the company’s health insurance premiums are going up 19 percent next year. To curb this huge cost … Read more
NLRB Now Requires Employers to Post Employee Rights
By Raymond C. Haley III This week, over the dissent of Board Member Brian Hayes, the National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule addressing … Read more
Staffing Firm’s Lead HR on Inc.’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
From the giant IPO-bound staffing firm Staffmark Holdings, to Indianapolis’ 14-person HR services firm FlashPoint, 156 self-described human resource … Read more