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May 2015

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May 29, 2015

Timely Payment Of FLSA Wages Is Essential

By: John Thompson Employers just got a reminder from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims that the minimum wages and overtime compensation required by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act are to be paid on time. Failing to remit these amounts on the next regular payday after they can be…
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May 27, 2015

Trends with Career Potential

By: Taunee Besson Q: The job market continues to be tight in my profession and location, yet some people are finding new positions. This recession can’t last forever. What are trends you see that have growing employment potential both now and in the future? A: I often talk with my…
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May 26, 2015

Why Your Performance Reviews Aren’t Getting Results

By Maurice Gilbert Think about the last time you had a performance review. Chances are, you skimmed through a page of positive comments (or at least neutral to positive) and directed your focus entirely on the few negative notes. Nevermind your superior’s glowing account of how nimbly you handled a…
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May 21, 2015

Social Media: The Challenge of Managing Millions of Friends

By: Michael Connor The world of social media moves quickly. In July 2012, for example, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings posted a statement on his Facebook page that the online video company had reached one billion hours of viewing. The company and Hastings subsequently received a Wells notice from the Securities…
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May 19, 2015

Leadership: Risk & Rock and Roll

By Maurice Gilbert I watched a documentary of the Eagles, the legendary rock group that has been alive and relevant for 40 years. In 1994 they resumed performing after a 14 year breakup. When interviewing Glenn Frye, one of the leaders of the band, he expressed fear about getting back…
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May 15, 2015

12 Ways to Keep a Great Corporate Culture

By: Taunee Besson How to Improve Talent Management and Employee Engagement Whether you are a job seeker or an employed manager, organizational culture is important to you. If you are looking for a new opportunity, you’ll want to find a company whose mission and values mesh with your own. If…
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May 14, 2015

A Hidden Legal Risk: A Review of Employer Obligations for Employees with Mental Illness

By: Marcas Miles and Irvin "Sam" Muszynski For too long, mental health has remained in the shadows of our employer-led wellness efforts. The stigma associated with the topic remains a barrier, yet the effect of mental health conditions on business can no longer be denied. There are two reasons every…
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May 12, 2015

6 Steps to Hiring Top Talent: Executive Perspective

By Maurice Gilbert The single biggest factor in growing and maintaining a great company is to hire the right professionals and place them in the right positions.  Mr. Larry Bossidy, former Chief Operating Officer of GE Capital, was known to invest considerable time in the hiring process for his direct…
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May 8, 2015

5 Ways to Cut Down on Workplace Stress (So Your Employees Don’t Quit)

By: Dana Manciagli Tight deadlines, increased workloads, poor work-life balance, long commutes — these are just a few factors employees face in today’s hectic workplace. But employees can handle only so much. When they reach the breaking point, it results in stress, which is an issue that’s becoming an increasing…
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