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New Overtime Rules Suspended: What to Do Now?
“Keep Calm and Gobble On” was the mantra for many of us after the Nov 22 decision by Judge Amos Mazzant, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, to halt a Department of Labor rule that would have made millions more Americans eligible for overtime pay....
Smart Employer-Sponsored Holiday Parties
Employers everywhere wrestle with the question of how to have a party that’s fun and festive without risking dreadful liability. The fact is, if alcohol is served, and someone drives home drunk and gets in an accident, your company can be held responsible. In fact,...
Don’t Get Spooked: Act Now to Comply with the Biggest FLSA Overtime Changes in Years
Happy Halloween! Yes, All Hallow’s Eve is upon us today, which gives organizations exactly 31 days to comply with the largest Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulation change in many years. This change is estimated to affect more than seven million...
What Workplace Drama Really Looks Like
Drama, drama, drama! The woman who spends half the day polling office-mates about whether her boyfriend loves her. The man who has a conniption every time a client does something funky. The employees who come in complaining about each other every day, like...
Having an Ethics Hotline Wasn’t Enough for Wells Fargo
There has been much press about Wells Fargo recently. Public opinion has been harsh, congressional members have been vocal, bonuses have been pulled back and now, the state of California has responded with a big financial punishment. More is sure to follow. How did...
If You Want to Catch a Big Fish, Minnow Bait Won’t Work
Here’s a question that every HR professional knows to ask a candidate and every DIY-er probably never did: “Have you thought about what you’re going to tell your current employer when he asks why you’re leaving?” What!? You ask. What a crazy question! Why on earth...
It Takes Constant, Continuous Communication to Create a Cool Culture
Culture. What do we hear most from business owners and non-profit directors about this topic? It’s usually one of these two statements: We are going to create a great culture! OR We are going to work hard at keeping our great culture as we grow. And what is the...
Employee or Contractor? How to Avoid the Drama.
A lot of companies are tempted to fudge the line between employees and contractors. After all, hiring an employee is a commitment. You invest a lot of time finding, hiring, processing and training the person. You can’t just change your mind without losing out on all...
Conflict-Averse Employees Could Sabotage Your Success
Did you know that when your organization treats conflict as a bad thing, it can really cost the organization? It can cost money, productivity, opportunity. Take, for example, the large company we consulted with several years ago where employees were discouraged from...
How to Deal with Icky Employee Conversations
One thing many managers may not appreciate about being a manager is the necessity of having icky conversations. What is an icky conversation? It might be telling the associate, driving with you to the sales call, that his breath could stop a rhinoceros in full charge....
Being a Manager Just Doesn’t Fit Everybody
When you’re a small business owner with a really stellar employee, figuring out a way to keep that person on board and happy can be a challenge. There’s only so much money and so many growth opportunities. So you do what you can. You promote the employee to manager....
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