The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports receiving more than 73,000 new discrimination claims in their fiscal year 2022—nearly a 20% increase over FY 2021. They also handled 18% more calls…
Read More >Ah, my favorite topic: SIZE… it really does matter! (Get your mind out of the gutter!) Originally posted in 2007, the size of your business has become a regular speaking…
Read More >Did you know there are important statistics you can gather from your OSHA log? Remember, if you have 10 or more employees, you should be maintaining this log throughout the…
Read More >Let’s talk more about OSHA log. This is relevant even if you have fewer than 10 employees – you still need to understand some OSHA language since almost all employers…
Read More >You say this, they say that. You think something is obvious, but your employees seem to think otherwise. One of the great challenges in dealing with workplace disputes is that,…
Read More >Personnel files. They’re sort of like school grades and medical records – everyone knows they’re important and that they contain private information, but no one’s really sure who can see…
Read More >You’ve built a first-class company with state-of-the-art operations, a global reputation for environmental stewardship and an enviable supply chain that is the toast of your industry. You also possess a…
Read More >It’s that time of year again. A time for hot cocoa, family gatherings, warm fireplaces, tacky sweaters, and of course, shopping! It’s also time for those of us in the…
Read More >Would you ever hire a convicted criminal to work for your company? How about a person who has been adjudicated through the courts, or an individual who has served time?…
Read More >One of the greatest challenges businesses face is to develop an effective process for attracting, recruiting, evaluating and hiring talented employees for the company. Studies show that the number one…
Read More >You run a foodservice business – one that is part of a national franchise network whose brand is built on the promise of clean, fresh, tasty food made to-order. Some…
Read More >It’s that back-to-school time of year and for many of us, school always meant the Three R’s, which stood for “Readin’, Ritin’ and ‘Rithmetic”. However, if you’re managing human resources…
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