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Happy Holidays? What Employers Need To Know

November 19, 2018

It’s nearly Thanksgiving in the United States and what most of us consider the start of the holiday season with the holiday’s of Christmas and New Year’s rounding out the festivities.  For many Americans, the holidays can be both a joyous time and a stressful time since it typically means more time with family, more…

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Hourly / Salary, Exempt / Non-Exempt; What’s the Difference?

November 11, 2018

Employee exemption status can be confusing.  If used incorrectly, employers can face a variety of consequences including costly penalties under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as well as applicable state and local laws and regulations. More often than not its the disgruntled employees (current and past ones), who will decide to call your pay…

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Do You Have What It Takes?

July 5, 2018

As Jack Welch once said, “It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” Retaining key employees is essential to the success of any organization.  That isn’t news.  However, many leaders think that the…

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Don’t Put HR in a Corner (Get the $ You Want in 5 Steps)

May 4, 2018

No one likes being put over a barrel or backed into a corner, so why do so many employees think the best approach to “getting” what they want is to submit a resignation? As an HR professional, I’m here to tell you that I am much more favorable to hearing your concerns (and trying to…

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