Work martyrs are popping up in all industries. When you’re in an industry already known to be demanding, like medical sales, these martyrs could be ruining … Read more
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Workplace Benefits
There is a fine line to walk while balancing a company’s bottom line and attracting great talent. Because the employees who work for you are the most … Read more
What Do You Do About “Out Sick” Workers Working From Home?
Technological advancements have greatly increased connectivity for people in different locations, which makes it much easier for employees to carry out … Read more
How Encouraging Employees to Take Vacation Time Can Help You Attract Top Talent
According to a recent survey by travel news site Skift, four in 10 Americans say they didn’t take any vacation days in 2015. That’s 41 percent of employees … Read more
6 Tips for Dodging the Flu in Your Open Workplace
It starts innocently enough when one employee gets the flu. Then, two more come down with it, and before you know it, it seems like everyone is sneezing … Read more
How Do You Handle Employees With a Super Bowl Hangover Today?
By Eric B. Meyer Carolina Panthers. Denver Broncos. Meh. Doritos won the Super Bowl, am I right? But, for the 10 percent of your workforce that may be … Read more
Super Bowl Hangover: 10% of U.S. Workforce May Miss Work on Monday
Some people will take any good reason to miss work. And, recovering from the Super Bowl is probably just as good a reason as any. According to a new survey … Read more
Court Throws Out Pittsburgh Sick Day Ordinance, Says It is “Unenforceable”
By Mark T. Phillis In a ruling this week, a trial court judge held that the City of Pittsburgh did not have the authority under state law to enact the Paid … Read more
Excuses For Missing Work: “The Universe Told Me to Take a Day Off”
By Eric B. Meyer According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, we’re fast approaching that time of year when employees call out sick the most. According to … Read more
President Obama’s Order Requires Federal Contractors to Offer Paid Sick Leave
By Eric B. Meyer Happy Tuesday to you. I hope that you had a nice mustard-covered-hot-dog-filled Labor Day. Me? I went miniature golfing with four kids. It … Read more