Bonuses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, flavors, and amounts. Some companies offer regular performance bonuses, including the elusive … Read more
Employer Branding: Don’t Get Taken in By the Waffle
Every few years our business lexicon gets invaded by a new cliche. Management speak like “big data” and “social hiring” … vague terms that no one can … Read more
The Independent Contractor Dodge: Yes, the Crackdown is Coming
I’ve heard about two independent contractor dodges in the last two days — both with high visibility. One was on the Op-Ed page of The New York … Read more
The Living Wage Battle: Business as Usual, or Sign of Things to Come?
There is a fascinating battle afoot, and it may not be new but it’s manifesting itself in new ways. I’m talking about the battle between big business and … Read more
How an Improved 2014 Economy Affects Recruiting
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment in the United States has continually dropped over the past year. As of November the number … Read more
Holiday Bonuses: Great If You Get One, But Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
Editor’s Note: The holiday season is here, and TLNT is celebrating with classic holiday posts from the past. Look for them through Christmas Eve. In the … Read more
Labor Department’s FLSA Compliance Focus Now Targeting Hotel Industry
By John E. Thompson One of the U.S. Department of Labor‘s continuing federal Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement initiatives targets hotels and … Read more
You Get What You Pay For: Why It’s So Hard to Hire Salespeople
Demand for sales professionals continues to boom, even in our fluctuating job market. An Indeed.com search for sales positions in the U.S. yields over … Read more
Senate Introduces Comp Time Bill to Blunt Action on Minimum Wage
By Michael J. Lotito With Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid expected to bring the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 (H.R. 1010; S. 460) up for consideration in … Read more
FLSA Investigation Results in Felony Convictions For Managers
By. John E. Thompson A U.S. Department of Labor announcement serves as a reminder that violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act can result in … Read more