We’ve never heard a manager grouse about a shortage of employee complaints. We’ve heard a few moan about how to handle those complaints, however. Whether it’s concerns over schedules, disputes over job assignments or just disputes with co-workers, these conversations can get heated from time to time. What should managers do when a normal interaction […]
Posted on November 30th, 2014 by admin
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If your wellness program doesn’t have a component that’s dedicated exclusively to preventing and managing diabetes, you’ll probably want to add one soon. If your wellness program doesn’t have a component that’s dedicated exclusively to preventing and managing diabetes, you’ll probably want to add one soon. That’s one of the major takeaways from a […]
Posted on November 29th, 2014 by admin
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A recent verdict just put employers on notice: Juries will look to severely punish — and make an example of — businesses guilty of sex and pregnancy discrimination. A California jury just awarded Rosario Juarez, a former store manager for AutoZone in National City, CA, a staggering $185 million in punitive damages in her sex and pregnancy […]
Posted on November 28th, 2014 by admin
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Here’s a tricky case: An employee is clearly disabled but can still perform her work. Still, she requests an accommodation anyway. Her doctor’s silent on the issue. Should she get one? The answer: Maybe, maybe not — but you still have to enter the interactive process to determine if it’s possible to provide her with […]
Posted on November 27th, 2014 by admin
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Learn how to master the skill of delegation and become more productive at work. One of the fundamental problems that people have when making the step up to management is the inability to delegate effectively. This free eBook provides a practical guide to boosting your own and your team’s productivity through successful delegation. You will […]
Posted on November 26th, 2014 by admin
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Apparently, the world is exactly as superficial as we all feared. Richard Madison, marketing executive of the online Brighton School of Business and Management in Britain, recently put together some stats on how attractive people fare in their careers — from getting the initial interview to how much money they make. And for the less-than-gorgeous […]
Posted on November 25th, 2014 by admin
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Republicans’ predicted assault on what some employers perceive as over-aggressive federal agency enforcement of employment laws may have just begun — and they haven’t even taken control of Congress yet. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) got slapped around a little bit in a recent Senate committee hearing to confirm the nominations of Charlotte Burrows […]
Posted on November 24th, 2014 by admin
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With Republicans now in control of both houses of Congress, Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell has publicly vowed to repeal the healthcare reform law at any cost. That’s not going to happen while President Obama has veto power — but there is a very real possibility the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could get a major […]
Posted on November 23rd, 2014 by admin
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This idiotic candidate broke three basic rules of job interviewing: 1) Don’t show up drunk, 2) don’t get angry when you’re asked questions, and 3) don’t assault the boss. And those weren’t even the dumbest things he did. Meet Jose Lopez. He arrived at 207 South Sunshine Avenue in El Cajon, CA, which sits just outside […]
Posted on November 22nd, 2014 by admin
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You know the cost of misclassifying employees as independent contractors. But can you determine whether or not these exotic dancers were employees? Here are the facts: The dancers couldn’t adjust their thongs to show tan lines at any time They couldn’t chew gum They couldn’t have a bad attitude Their bodies had to stay in shape They […]
Posted on November 21st, 2014 by admin
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