As managers we’re constantly challenged on how to express ourselves diplomatically. This can be tricky when our thoughts are in conflict with others. How do we express disagreement without alienating colleagues? Learning... Read more »
A case recently decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, involving an employee who was discharged because of reports that he had been sleeping on the job, reinforces... Read more »
Medical diagnostic testing company Quest Diagnostics Inc. (“Quest”) has agreed to pay 238 employees across the country a total of $688,772 in overtime back wages due under the federal Fair Labor Standards... Read more »
When business leaders become worried about the economy they tend to scrutinize every dollar that is spent to ensure that scarce resources are being used wisely. When this happens department budgets are... Read more »
Not all employment handbooks are created equally. That handbook, which was originally created to help things run smoother, can also get you in trouble. Unfortunately, by the time you realize your handbook... Read more »
Sometimes, employee development may be dismissed as a luxury organizations are unable to afford. I'd like to suggest that the returns are much greater than the investment. In fact, it may be... Read more »
Employers need to begin considering seriously the impact of a potential
major expansion of employee protections under the Americans with
Disabilities Act that has over 240 co-sponsors in the House. See proposed ADA Restoration... Read more »
The story is all too familiar. A company engages the services of an individual as an independent contractor. In reliance on this type of relationship, the company does not deduct payroll taxes... Read more »
When looking at corporate relocation, the absolute most important rule is planning, planning, planning! With employees becoming ever more mobile, and companies constantly looking for quality workers and ways to streamline their... Read more »
Virtual Organization Management exponentially accelerates the evolution of the Web by leaps and bounds. Although we're already in Web 3.0 stage---the processes and procedures tinkering stage---many of our colleagues are still talking... Read more »
