Facebook, Twitter, Instagram…Oh My! What Wisconsin Employers Need to Know Before Requesting Access to an Employee’s Social Media Account

On Tuesday, April 8, 2014, Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin, signed into law the ?Wisconsin Social Media Protection Act.? The act went into effect on April 10, 2014, and places restrictions on... Read more »

Overtime Concerns with Mobile Devices

The advent of mobile technology has brought along repercussions that have changed the way people work in a professional environment. Some organizations allow BYOD ( bring your own device) as they let... Read more »

Why You Should Ditch Traditional Performance Review for Behavioral Based Reviews

Many HR professionals and even managers agree that traditional performance reviews are not effective at all. Traditional performance reviews foster animosity and reduce employee morale, making them less loyal to the company... Read more »

Rhode Island to Pay People With Disabilities Minimum Wage Soon

Winds of change are blowing for the disabled (mentally disabled) in Rhode Island. It was recently agreed that mentally disabled people who are currently working long hours on low paying jobs, will... Read more »

Types of Employees That Put Your Cybersecurity at Risk – And How to Stop Them

Workplaces are now facing a new threat: an insider who can jeopardize company prospects and is a growing problem. Read more »

CAN’T I CHOOSE WITH WHOM I DO BUSINESS?

Not all business is good business. Sometimes the costs of dealing with specific customers outweigh the hoped-for benefits Read more »

President Obama Directs United States Department of Labor to Revise Wage & Hour Law

Earlier today, President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum directing his Secretary of Labor to update the regulations to expand the number of employees eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards... Read more »

Firing for Bad Attitude- What Does the NLRB Say?

Managers are often heard complaining how their hands are tied and they cannot fire employees when they consistently show bad attitude. But a recent ruling of the National Labor Relations Board is... Read more »

Group Interviews: How to Make them Work

There are many scenarios in which a group interview comes into play, but the most common one is when employers are looking to find a team lead. If an employer is looking... Read more »

Examining Bonus Strategies

Payroll constitutes a crucial role in any business as it is used by most business owners as a means to motivate their employees. However, planning the bonuses strategically can make a huge... Read more »
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