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August 2015

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August 31, 2015

Classifying Employees as Exempt from Overtime May Become a Lot More Costly

By: Robin Largent This piece originally appeared in the Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger California Labor & Employment Law Blog and is republished here with permission. In July, the Department of Labor announced proposed changes to the white-collar overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If enacted, these changes will significantly…
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Hiring
August 28, 2015

Don’t Get Testy with Salespeople

People frequently ask me about the advisability of testing sales people for pre-employment or succession planning. Don’t do it! I discourage the practice for several reasons. First, the skill set of salespeople differs from that of others in the organization. Certainly, the battery of tests I use would determine if…
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August 24, 2015

U.S. Supreme Court Sides With EEOC in Abercrombie Headscarf Case

By: Robin Largent This piece originally appeared in the Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger California Labor & Employment Law Blog and is republished here with permission. On June 1, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, reversing a Tenth Circuit win for the retailer in a religious…
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August 21, 2015

Always Follow Up After an Interview

By: Taunee Besson Now that you're pursuing your first professional position, you'll want to stand out from your fellow graduates. While researching companies, targeting resumes and preparing for an insightful interview are crucial to landing the right job, there's one more step you dare not neglect. Follow Up Your Interview…
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Time Management
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August 19, 2015

There’s No Such Thing as Time Management

By Maurice Gilbert You clicked on this article because, like most (all?) of us, you struggle with time management. I assert there is no such thing. Time – after all – flows in one direction. Forward.  You can no more manage the flow of time than can you can control…
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August 19, 2015

5 Steps To Unleash Innovation & Improve Work Culture

By: Maxine Attong Investing In People Yields Exponential Rewards Getting your people to contribute more to your organization while simultaneously establishing stronger talent retention must cost a pretty penny, right? Not really, says corporate coach Maxine Attong. “You don’t necessarily need to add expensive new ingredients to the stew, you…
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August 14, 2015

10 Tips to Help 20-Somethings Reach Their Career Goals

By: Dana Manciagli Whether just starting college or looking for the next step on their career ladder, those in their 20s have some big opportunities ahead. This is the decade when particularly major events happen, so make the most of it with these tips on reaching your career and financial goals.…
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August 12, 2015

Conselium Completed Search: Humberto Leon Named Compliance Officer, Latin America North, for Syngenta.

Conselium Executive Search has completed a search for Compliance Officer, Latin America North on behalf of Syngenta. Mr. Humberto Leon assumed his role of Compliance Officer, Latin America North in their offices in Panama City, Panama, on July 27. Mr. Leon held previous compliance officer positions with Novartis and Pfizer.…
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August 12, 2015

Two Secrets to Fighting Company Card Fraud

By: Patrick Taylor The use of corporate credit cards is on the rise, for everything from office supplies to temporary employment services to fuel, telecommunications and travel expenses. According to the Global Business Travel Association, business travel expenses are expected to rise 7.2 percent in 2014, to over $288.8 billion.1…
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August 11, 2015

Leadership: Set a Good Example

By Maurice Gilbert Yes, leaders use verbal skills to shape and influence their staff, but a powerful tool less talked about is setting a good example of behaviors your staff can replicate. Here are some things I observed from my favorite supervisor at GE: He would volunteer to take on…
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