by Caroline | Jul 11, 2017 | Benefits, Culture, Employee Assistance Program, Management, Telecommuting, company culture, management
Life happens. Stuff happens. Stress happens. Stressful events are, unfortunately, a part of life. I recently experienced a few in rapid succession and I have found myself needing more sleep and more chocolate than usual lately. Consider the Importance of EAPs...
by Caroline | Apr 25, 2017 | Communication, Company Culture, Culture, Drama-Free Workplace, Leadership, Management, Teamwork, teamwork
So, you are pretty sure your employees love you. I mean, you’re not like other bosses. You talk to them about their personal lives. You’re the office confidante. You consider their input carefully over time. You’re awesome! Right? Hmm, well…I’m sorry, but there’s a...
by Caroline | Nov 28, 2016 | Communication, Compensation and Benefits, Compliance, Culture, FLSA, Hiring, HR Strategy, HRCompliance, Leadership, Management, Overtime
“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....
by Caroline | Nov 21, 2016 | Company Culture, Culture, Holiday Party, Leadership, Management
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,...
by Caroline | Oct 31, 2016 | Communication, Compensation and Benefits, Culture, FLSA, Hiring, Leadership, Management, Overtime, Tracking Hours
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...
by Caroline | Oct 3, 2016 | Communication, Company Culture, Culture, Ethics, Leadership, Management, Values
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...
