Non-competition Agreements: 10 Cautionary Thoughts

People do odd things when they enter into a new relationship. I call it the honeymoon period. It's a time when it is all good, your vision is clouded by optimism that... Read more »

Increasing Efficiency in the Workplace

Efficiency is the key to any business - whether with regard to daily business operations, customer and company communications, or long term expansion. Moreover, with the economy in a temporary dip, increased... Read more »

What You Need to Know about E-Verify

E-Verify was originally introduced to employers as the Basic Pilot Program. The program was developed to provide employers with a free internet-based system where they could determine employment eligibility of new hires... Read more »

From Employed to Engaged

Mary Weather is one of your key employees. The customers ask for her by name and she is one of your best team leaders. Today she comes into your office and tells... Read more »

Three Concerns When Inquiring About Applicants’ Past Criminal Convictions

One extremely useful facet of using employment applications in hiring is the ability of the employer to directly ask an applicant if he or she has a criminal history that would show... Read more »

Wage and Hour Violations Burden Small Businesses

Employee lawsuits against employers have almost doubled in the last six years. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), if an employer is found to be in violation of the Wage... Read more »

Top Tips for HR Professionals

Some of the best tips for HR professionals are in the following areas; Documentation / Policies & Guidelines,  Candidate References, Active Enrollment, Incentives & Recognition, Understanding your Business, Ensure Compliance, Appraisals, D... Read more »

Practical Challenges for PHR & SPHR

Nowadays, companies are laying off their staffs. Though, it is extremely tough to find talented pool of employees. So, companies need good managers to counter the cruel recession. Sphr phr certification ensures... Read more »

MISUNDERSTANDING LEADS TO MISCLASSIFICATION – WHY UNDERSTANDING THE OVERTIME EXEMPTION RULES OF THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT IS SO IMPORTANT

In the recent case of Morgan v. Family Dollar Stores, Inc., the 11th Circuit affirmed a jury award of over $35 million dollars in unpaid overtime wages for more than one thousand store... Read more »

Why What You Say is NOT What Your Employees Hear

He walked into the room to deliver the news that the company was going to be looking at the possibility of outsourcing parts of their IT services. It was actually a part... Read more »
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