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Build the Best Team for Your Small Business

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 06:38:25 +0000

Is there any value in investing in the training and development of your employees? Some business owners are cynical when it comes to investing in staff because of the fear that their employee will leave the company before the investment in their employees’ development has paid off. Yes, the fact that your employee may jump […]

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Cross Training Staff – Doing the Right Thing For the Wrong Reasons

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 06:55:22 +0000

Employers are routinely faced with the challenge of figuring out how to meet the productivity and financial goals of the company with less money and even less staff. Couple that with keeping employees stimulated in their roles and it all seems like a herculean task. Cross training staff is a simple but strategic way to […]

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Proactive Employee Management Really Boils Down To The Basics

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 06:13:29 +0000

It is not breaking news that effectively managing your employees is key to the success of any business. Understanding how to keep your employees happy and engaged is just as important as your company’s brand and reputation; some may argue even more important since you can’t have one without the other. When you employ staff […]

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Office Meetings Do Not Have To Be A Productivity Time Drain If Done Right

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:15:23 +0000

Four years is a lot of time to spend in meetings, but that’s how long the average staff member will spend sitting around a conference table during their working career. A study highlighted that employees spend 800 hours every year or 16 hours a week in meetings on average. If the average workweek is 40 […]

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Proposed Changes To Employee Rights Laws: WAGE Act Bill

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:34:09 +0000

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA’s), primary mission is to safeguard the rights of employees with the goal of helping to curb labor and management practices that negatively impact staff. Protections span across the spectrum of benefit, pay, workplace retaliation and discrimination issues. A new bill has been proposed that would amend this act and […]

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Why It Is Important to Distinguish Interns From Employees – Especially In Cases of Unpaid Interns

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 05:31:36 +0000

The purpose of an internship ideally is to provide in-house training for students earning degrees or certificates in their chosen field of study. Historically, internships were not always a paid opportunity, although trends over time show that the majority of internship opportunities are now paid which is great for the student. Unfortunately for employers and […]

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Exempt, Non-Exempt, Overtime Eligible… Deciphering the Rules Around Pay

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 05:30:17 +0000

It can be a bit confusing when it comes to deciphering the rules related to which employees should be tracking their time worked daily versus salaried, versus who should be paid overtime… Here’s a quick summary with important resources that can help you to get up to speed. Let’s start with the basics: Exempt, Non […]

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Stress Can’t Be Avoided, So How Can You Help Employees Deal With It?

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 05:33:20 +0000

Let’s face it, we are all exposed to stress. How can we not be? Life exposes us to all types of bumps in the road, uncertainty, and curve balls which can wear us down and result in low energy, anger, anxiety, and sometimes, an inability to cope with life’s daily grind. It stands to reason […]

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Employers Take Notice: Your Role In Protecting The Restroom Rights Of Transgender Workers

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 05:29:08 +0000

Recent court rulings centered on the rights of transgender workers have changed the playing field related to employer responsibilities vis-à-vis restroom access for all staff. Summary of Changes The EEOC ruled in recent cases, that equal access to restrooms is a key part of employment and that transgender employees have rights under Title VII of […]

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How Does The Same Sex Marriage Ruling Affect The Employer Administration Of The FMLA?

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 24 Aug 2015 05:10:16 +0000

Several weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court made a monumental decision concerning the right and legality of same-sex marriages, ruling that same-sex marriage should be legal and recognized in all states. This ruling also expanded the federal laws granting marriage rights and protections to spouses which impacts employer administration of the Family and Medical […]

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Are You Making These Common Employee Pay Mistakes?

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 05:45:55 +0000

Two huge mistakes that can have major consequences for your business when it comes to paying your employees are: 1. Misclassifying your employees 2. Not paying eligible employees overtime pay Employee compensation rules are often overlooked by employers. Make sure you do not do the same mistake because it could prove costly to your business. […]

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Yes, You Can Engage and Motivate Your Employees without Raising their Pay

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 05:25:53 +0000

To use a popular cultural vernacular – “let’s not get it twisted“! Money is and important incentive for employees, but it is not the holy grail of motivators for all or even most staff. The key to motivating staff is putting your self in their shoes and coming up with realistic ways to show your […]

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What Is The Subminimum Wage?

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 05:25:17 +0000

Many employers believe that the minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate that can be paid to a worker; however, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) also allows an employer to pay workers what is called a subminimum wage in certain circumstances. This hourly rate is substantially lower than the federal minimum wage. The purpose […]

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“Leasing” HR and Payroll Professionals- An Alternative Hiring Strategy

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 05:33:42 +0000

As your company grows so does the need for expertise in the area of employee management and payroll. It is during the growth stage that you may be giving more thought to hiring a human resource professional and payroll expert to help manage important details such as pay, benefits, policy and procedures, employee relations and […]

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Must Read EEOC Trends

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 05:01:07 +0000

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and its Strategic Enforcement Plan did not fare well in the last couple of years. However, reasonable cause determinations were up in 2014. Furthermore, the EEOC lost a couple of major cases in court. The agency lost EEOC v. Kaplan Higher Education Corporation and EEOC v. Freeman. The first case […]

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Is 2022 a Pay Period Leap Year For Your Company?

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:53:12 +0000

The year 2015 is a Pay Period Leap Year; a year that will likely go by unnoticed by your employees but should not be missed by your payroll department. Accurate time keeping is necessary for you and your organization to determine if you will have to calculate extra pay. For example, if you pay on […]

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How to Give Your Employees More Control Over Feedback

Howard — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 05:51:06 +0000

If you’ve been carrying out the same old employee evaluations year after year and haven’t achieved the desired results, it is time to change things up. Evaluating employees is not an enviable task. Feelings can get hurt. Critical evaluations can cause employees who feel unappreciated to search for new positions. Numerous studies have shown that […]

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FAQ: What are the Rules for Issuing an Employee’s Last Paycheck?

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 06:42:48 +0000

After an employee has left your company, he or she is entitled to receive their last paycheck with wages earned during their final pay period regardless of whether the employee decided to leave for other opportunities, or the employee was fired. Whether your employee is required by law to receive their final paycheck on their […]

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How HR Managers are Managing Change with Workplace Training

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 06:37:04 +0000

This article is a guest contribution, courtesy of SkyPrep, a LMS software and elearning software that currently has over 150,000 registered users. HR managers play a large role in how a company functions. They are also responsible for creating changes within the company that are designed to increase productivity, boost sales and improve safety awareness. […]

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How to Coach Employees to Ensure Productivity in the Workplace

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 19:24:28 +0000

This guest post is courtesy of Grapevine Evaluations, a web-based software solution for performing employee evaluations of any size, at any level. It is essential for any business to maintain high levels of productivity in the workplace, and it is up to the employer to train and motivate his/her staff sufficiently so that this productivity is […]

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Blurring the Line Between Employees and Micro Business Owners – Avoid These Small Business Missteps

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 06:01:53 +0000

Small micro-businesses, (those with less than 5 employees) have a culture or vibe that is decidedly different than larger organizations. Small and “cozy” and often distinctly “non-corporate”, smaller businesses often feel much more familial than larger organizations. Employees in smaller businesses may wear a number of different hats, and although the culture is one where […]

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Do Employers Have the Right to Monitor Employees Through GPS Tracking? Is It an Invasion of Workplace Privacy?

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 06:42:17 +0000

One the most highly visible and hotly contested form of employee monitoring involves using GPS tracking devices on company and employee owned vehicles in situations where the employee’s job requires that the employee drive to and from various locations. According to Michael Abcarian, a lawyer with the law firm Fisher and Phillips, LLP, employers should […]

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Moving Your Initiatives Forward When You Don’t Have Support From the Top

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 06:29:06 +0000

It is tough being a manager with creative ideas that you know will push the company forward just to have your ideas fall on deaf ears. Senior leaders say that they want managers who think out of the box and do not settle for the status quo but when the rubber meets the road, it […]

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The Fine Line Between Being a Diverse and Inclusive Company and Illegal Hiring Practices

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 06:14:46 +0000

There is a very thin line between having a workforce that is all-inclusive by taking steps to ensure a diverse workforce versus potentially overstepping the boundary between creating a more diverse workforce and illegal discrimination of applicants and employees who do not fit the diversity descriptors most closely associated with diversity in the workplace: Underrepresented […]

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The Six Most Important Employee Documents Every Business Needs From An Employment Law Perspective

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 06:38:40 +0000

Regardless of the size or type of business, or how well the business is run, the odds are that you will eventually be faced with some type of employee lawsuit. According to Fisher and Phillips, LLC, for employers, the key to facing any type of employment litigation case is to have at the ready key […]

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Possible Changes to FLSA Exemptions

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 06:19:16 +0000

Since it’s 1938 enactment, the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, has created exemptions for executive, professional, and administrative employees from any minimum wage and overtime exemptions requirements. Exempt employees under the statute receive a salary, and are paid no less that four hundred and fifty-five dollars per week, which equates about twenty-three thousand dollars […]

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The Affordable Care Act and the 40 Hour Week Bill: What Employers Need To Know

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:19:26 +0000

Recently, the House of Representatives voted handily in favor of increasing the number of hours required to be categorized as a “full time worker” under the Affordable Care Act, (ACA) from 30 to 40 hours per week. The distinction is important, because the ACA requires employees classified as working full time hours to be provided […]

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Minimum Wage and Overtime Lawsuits Increase – What Is An Employer To Do?

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 06:46:48 +0000

Overtime and minimum wage lawsuits continue to increase as more employees claim violations against the wage and hour provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). According to ADP Research Institute, 90% of employment related lawsuits involve disputes involve wage and hour related issues. The report highlighted the top employee claims against employers: Employees who […]

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Several States are Increasing Minimum Wage Thresholds

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:29:16 +0000

Recent employee protests focused on increasing the minimum wage has sparked a growing trend in several states centered on increasing the minimum wage over the last several months. The minimum wage in a number of states in the U.S. has risen by as much as ninety cents, while the Federal minimum wage for federal workers […]

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Should You Trust A Written Letter of Reference?

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 17:36:16 +0000

You just interviewed the perfect job candidate and now the only step left is to check their references. Your job candidate presents you with a list of references which includes a letter of recommendation. Great! With letter in hand, there is no need to call this particular employer. The letter is written on business stationary […]

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Do I Need to Run Background Checks on My Seasonal Workers?

Michael Klazema — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 06:47:29 +0000

The holiday season is here, which means a busy time of the year for many businesses. Between the retail craze of Black Friday and the celebratory rush of the end of the year, every industry from retail to freight delivery to travel gets hit by an army of customers and an overtime workload. The […]

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Healthy, Happy Employees

Dianne Shaddock — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:11:27 +0000

Most business owners and HR departments know the saying that a happy employee is also a productive one. One well-known psychologist, Martin Seligman,claims that feeling of happiness is 60% dependent on your genetics and environment, while 40% depends on your attitude. The American Happiness Association offers similar numbers, saying 60% of a person’s happiness is […]

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Staying One Step Ahead of Wage and Hour Lawsuits

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:59:20 +0000

Unpaid wages and overtime lawsuits continue to increase as more employees file claims against their employers for not abiding by the wage and hour provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). According to ADP Research Institute, 90% of employment related lawsuits involve disputes centered on wage and hour related issues. The facts show that […]

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Managers: Do You Recognize These Five Personality Types?

Dianne Shaddock — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 21:54:42 +0000

I truly believe (and it has been my experience) that most employees bring their best selves to work. Employees are generally very committed to doing a great job for the organization and in many cases will go above and beyond to ensure that the company is successful. But the reality is that as a manager, […]

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The Tax Implications of Giving Staff Holiday Gifts

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 06:50:44 +0000

The holiday season is traditionally a time when many employers hand out cash bonuses, awards and non-monetary gifts to employees. If you are planning on gifting employees this year, make sure you are aware of all the tax implications when doing so. The Internal Revenue Service treats most cash gifts and awards as additional W-2 […]

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A Succession Planning Strategy Does Not Need To Be Complicated – Cross Training Is a Good Start

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 06:58:16 +0000

In order to be competitive, it is integral for employers to have staff with the appropriate level of expertise that will keep the company performing at its highest capacity. This makes sense, but the piece of this equation that is often not planned for in advance is how to address unanticipated staffing changes that will […]

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Can’t We All Just Get Along? Managing Feuding Employees

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 06:44:31 +0000

Imagine a world where people always said “please” and “thank you”. A world where drivers didn’t speed up when they saw that you are trying to merge in to traffic. Where people showed common courtesy, regardless of gender by giving up their seat to the elderly, a pregnant woman, or a disabled person on the […]

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Balancing Business Needs with Empathy During Time of Grief

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 06:45:07 +0000

The mantra to keep your personal life separate from your job is an old school belief that doesn’t always apply to the realities of the modern workplace. Human nature being what it is, employers must recognize that it is not always possible to separate your personal life from the office; particularly in situations where a […]

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3 Ways To Avoid Workers’ Comp Overcharges

Chris Drevalas — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 06:13:02 +0000

For most businesses, workers’ compensation is an unavoidable expense. While workers’ comp laws vary from state to state, just about every state except Texas requires most businesses to provide workers’ compensation coverage for its employees. While the intent behind workers’ compensation is well-meaning — to ensure employees who get injured or sick on the job […]

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Parallels Between The Ice Bucket Challenge and Employee Engagement

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 05:30:46 +0000

Many of us were affected in some way by the ice bucket fundraising challenge for a little known disease, ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. We either knew of someone who took the challenge, watched other people take the challenge on social media, or actively participated. What started out as a simple fundraiser among […]

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Can Domestic Violence Accusations Mean Discipline at Work?

Jennifer Sandberg — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 05:54:38 +0000

Domestic violence is wrong. So are many other actions such as driving while intoxicated, check fraud, soliciting for sex, speeding, public drunkenness, etc. Of course, we have criminal laws against such actions in order to maintain the type of society that we deem to be acceptable. Enforcement of our laws requires that the applicable criminal […]

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Simple Diversity and Inclusion Development Strategies That Benefit All Staff

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 05:48:01 +0000

If your small business is interested in starting diversity initiatives similar to larger corporations, but you don’t know where to start, take note. Here’s the simple sauce: the best general practices as it relates to employee professional development that currently exist in many organizations dovetails nicely with strategies for professional development of diverse staff. You […]

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Proof Of Receipt Vital When Mailing FMLA Notices, Appeals Court Rules

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 05:47:16 +0000

Sending a legally mandated notice via ordinary U.S. mail is not sufficient proof that the intended recipient of the notice actually received it, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled in a case with potentially far reaching implications for employers. The Case The case involves an instructor at one of the […]

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Employee and Employer Views Vary When It Comes To Stress at Work

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 05:40:55 +0000

It seems that phrases like “workplace stress” and “work life balance” are just buzzwords that have no real meaning or applicability for organizations – that is, until you start looking at workplace stress statistics. Surveys of employees across organizations consistently show that stress at work is a valid concern that employers need to factor into […]

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When Being Culturally Sensitive Does Not Matter

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 05:35:27 +0000

I have had the opportunity to consult and partner with a variety of smart, business savvy managers in my career as an HR professional. Most of the managers that I worked with were firm but fair and empathetic when it came to their employees. It is what you would expect. These are managers that strive […]

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Attention New Supervisors: 5 Things You Should Never Do If You Want To Be Successful

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:00:25 +0000

New to supervising staff? You’ll want to read and put into practice these five success tips: Never 1. Think that your employees will automatically trust or respect you. At least not right away. As with anything, respect and trust is earned based on how you interact and communicate with your direct reports. That does not […]

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Mitigating Exposure To Employee Harassment Claims

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 05:35:24 +0000

New statistics released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) present a somewhat mixed outlook for employers on the harassment front. On the positive side, the total number of harassment charges filed against employers remained relatively steady over the last three years while the number of determinations against companies actually fell during the same period. […]

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Are You Properly Hoarding Employee Records?

Josh Viau — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 05:03:31 +0000

Many human resource departments could lay claim to an episode of the television series “Hoarders,” which chronicles the tribulations of people who suffer from compulsive hoarding. But the tendency to hang on to employment-related documents is completely understandable given the myriad of laws and regulations governing the maintenance and destruction of these records. On top […]

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When Employees Cross The Line – Managing Boundaries With Staff

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 05:47:03 +0000

My backyard opens up onto a main thoroughfare with a walking path. It’s not a fenced-in yard; and because it is not fenced in, it basically has no boundaries. Some of the teens and even more surprisingly, adults in the neighborhood, have felt emboldened to use the yard as their own personal pass through to […]

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EHarmony To Launch Employment Matchmaking Service

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 05:42:44 +0000

Dating website EHarmony plans to leverage its online matchmaking skills in the careers marketplace. Starting this December, the company will offer a new platform called Elevated Careers by EHarmony for matching job seekers with their future bosses. The platform will use many of the same algorithms and compatibility assessment tools that EHarmony relies on to […]

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Persuasion Management – Influencing Staff Who Don’t Report To You To Help You Accomplish Your Goals

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:24:20 +0000

Some may argue that delegating and influencing employees that do not have a direct reporting line to you is much more difficult than managing direct reports. I would tend to agree. Let’s start with the obvious. Employees who aren’t dependent on you for their performance evaluation may not feel an urgent need to respond to […]

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California Employers: Learn From These Recent Court Decisions

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 05:35:26 +0000

California employers would do well to pay attention to a flurry of Supreme Court decisions dealing with employment law over the past year. The decisions touch upon a broad range of issues and effect privately held companies, publicly traded organizations and government agencies. One of the most significant decisions involves the anti-retaliation protections provided to […]

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The $60K Comment – A Lesson for Employers

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 05:41:28 +0000

Employers take note: Inappropriate comments can cost you. The Case A former New York volunteer firefighter recently won a $60K sexual harassment settlement against the Elmore Fire Department in Long Island New York. The fire department was also fined $25K. Beatriz Lozada, a young single mom alleges that she was repeatedly harassed because she had […]

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13 Questions Employers Should Ask Before Deciding to Terminate: A Quick and Dirty Cheat Sheet

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 05:44:59 +0000

Are you faced with the possibility of terminating your employee? Here’s a quick list of items that you will want to consider before taking the leap towards termination: 1. Have you clearly identified the problem? Issues may range from poor performance, to attendance issues. Once identified, is there a clear pattern of behavior that cannot […]

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The Toll That Sleep Deprivation Takes on Employee Productivity and Safety [Statistics]

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:42:31 +0000

Your employees are exhausted. The Virgin Pulse Institute in conjunction with vielife conducted a research study on the impact that lack of sleep has on employee productivity. Key findings: 76% of employees expressed feeling tired most days of the week 30% noted that they were dissatisfied with the quality and quantity of their sleep 15% […]

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Workplace Negativity Is Contagious – Here’s How You Can Control an Outbreak

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 13:22:05 +0000

Problem: You have a negative employee – the office critic – who finds it a challenge to make it through one work day without criticizing your decisions, disparaging colleagues, or complaining about your company’s policies or culture. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but there is a fine line between sharing a differing viewpoint […]

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Should You Make an Exception To Your Drug Free Workplace Policy For Pot Users?

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 05:33:25 +0000

There are companies that are considering doing just that. The FBI and the National Football League Commission have taken steps to slacken their employment policies regarding marijuana use. In the case of the FBI, the organization is considering slightly revising their policy which currently rules out any candidates who have smoked pot in the last […]

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The Real Reasons Why Employees Either Consider Leaving Or Leave Their Employer – Survey

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 05:14:37 +0000

According to a survey conducted by LinkedIn Talent Solutions, 85% of employees including those who are content in their jobs, are open to talking to recruiters about job opportunities. Eight-five percent including those who liked their jobs. How can that be when employers regularly assert that they want to retain their best employees? Talent Solutions […]

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Want to Give Work Productivity a Boost? Give Your Employees More Breaks – Survey

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 05:44:59 +0000

Frequent breaks can help minimize work related stress and improve their overall productivity. According to an online survey conducted by Staples in March 2014, employees who left their desks to take breaks experienced less stress and higher levels of work efficiency. There was also a direct correlation between regular breaks and workplace happiness and satisfaction. […]

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The Latest Telecommuting and Telework Statistics

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 05:52:16 +0000

Are you an employer who is interested in dipping into the telecommuting pool by approving telecommuting or telework for your employees? Ever wonder if there is any real value to allowing your employees to telecommute? Maybe you are just interested in the latest trends? If any of the above applies, you’ll want to take a […]

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Managing Pessimistic, Defeatist, Gloomy, and Cynical Employees

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 05:17:46 +0000

Just how do you supervise a contrary, jaundiced, or overly aggressive direct report? What’s the magic formula to managing that onerous staffer who will not let a day go by without complaining – about anything? Or the ‘pleasant-on-the-surface’ employee who is really passive-aggressive? What about the gossiper and malcontent who makes sport out of spreading […]

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Avoiding Cookie Cutter Management: Knowing When (and Why) It Is Not Okay To Treat Employees the Same

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 05:37:42 +0000

It is much easier to not ruffle any feathers with your staff by treating everyone exactly the same regardless of the circumstances isn’t it? After all, managing with a fair and equitable hand is a best management practice. Strong managers have to be a stickler when it comes to company policy and general practice and […]

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Keeping Kosher Under Religious Accommodation Laws

John W. Stapleton — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 05:34:57 +0000

Most employers know that they cannot discriminate against employees and applicants based on their religion. But employers also have a duty to “reasonably accommodate” an employee’s or applicant’s “sincerely held” religious beliefs (or lack thereof). Religious accommodation claims are increasingly targeting company dress code and appearance policies.While employers have the right to enforce policies relating […]

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Workplace Bullying Statistics By Gender, Race and Job Level

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 05:47:55 +0000

I recently came across a fascinating national survey conducted by Dr. Gary Namie of the Workplace Bullying Institute which highlights a number of issues related to bullying at work. The report breaks down the issue of workplace bullying by gender, race, position within the organization, and bullying awareness: the level of which employees are either […]

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When Is An Employee Request For Reasonable Accommodations Actually Reasonable?

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 05:48:42 +0000

What do you do when your employee comes to you requesting a change in hours because a sleep condition makes it difficult for them to get up early? Or when an employee needs to take time off during business hours for medical appointments on a continuous basis? How do you handle situations where your employee […]

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Worried About Your Employees Leaving? Be Proactive Instead of Reactive

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 05:10:37 +0000

Companies put quite a bit of time, money and effort into the recruitment and hiring process. But once the ideal candidate has been hired, all of the energy that was put into finding and hiring the “ideal” candidate suddenly dissipates. There is very little effort invested in employee development and retention once the employee walks […]

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Helping Employees Re-enter the Workforce After Treatment for Psychological Issues

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 05:06:23 +0000

Psychological disorders are a very real health dilemma in the workplace; and issues like depression are much more prevalent than you may think. It can be easier for an employee to share that they have a serious physical illness with their employer than it is to disclose that they may have a mental health issue. […]

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Jeopardy Daily Double For $500: A Process For Strategically Grooming and Developing Your Employees

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 05:18:38 +0000

Answer: What is succession planning? Succession planning, the process of strategically grooming your current employees to back fill positions within your company when staff members are promoted into new roles, leave the company or retire is a critical but often overlooked professional development tool for staff that has innumerable benefits for employees and businesses alike. For […]

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Signs Of Workplace Fraud – Staying One Step Ahead

Dianne Shaddock — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 05:59:46 +0000

Smaller businesses are often more vulnerable to fraud issues than larger companies based on a lack of overall resources or ineffective or non-existent anti-fraud measures. You can change the dynamics by gaining a better understanding of what constitutes workplace fraud and by putting systems in place to combat fraud. Fraud in the context of a […]

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Leading Employees Through Change As Your Small Business Grows

Dianne Shaddock — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 05:51:53 +0000

Your business is growing which means change is in the air. New employees need to be hired. Your approach towards interacting and meeting your customers’ needs may shift. Your staff may need to adjust their hours and work more strategically to meet both the business and customer needs and to ensure profits. The organizational culture […]

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5 New School Employee Retention Strategies

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 05:21:12 +0000

Employees can make or break your business. It only takes one outstanding employee to engage clients and customers in a way that brings them back to your business time and time again and one mediocre employee to drive those very same customers away from your products and services and straight into the waiting arms of […]

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Fifth Circuit Court Ruled Restricting Employees from Discussing Wage Information as Unlawful

Dianne Shaddock — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 05:10:12 +0000

Small business owners in Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas: Restricting your employees from discussing their wage information has been ruled as unlawful by the Fifth Circuit. In the case of Flex Frac Logistics, L.L.C. v. National Labor Relations Board, (NLRB), it was found that Flex Frac Logistics’ confidentiality policy can be interpreted in a way that […]

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Are Your Employees Feeling Unmotivated?

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:02:27 +0000

Employers understand that motivated employees are happy employees. But if you have an employee that hates coming to work, it’s not likely that your employee will tell you. The sentiment often reveals itself through a lack of engagement under the guise of missed deadlines, an increase in sick days or time off requests, and decreased […]

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Quick Tips on Hiring and Training the Right People The First Time

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 05:51:04 +0000

As a hiring manager, you already know that finding and hiring the right person for your job opening is critical to your success and the prosperity of your business. You also know that the role of supervisor is by no means easy and that the road can be a bumpy one once you have your […]

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No Updates on the Fair Pay Overtime Initiative and White Collar Exemptions Overtime Mandate

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 05:42:12 +0000

Last March, President Obama mandated that the Department of Labor (DOL) update the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) “white collar” exemptions which will eventually result in overtime eligibility for some salaried employees formerly considered exempt from overtime eligibility. The changes in the FLSA “white collar” exemption rules will significantly affect employers as millions of employees […]

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A Short List of Pending Pay Changes To Keep On Your Radar

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 05:18:05 +0000

The Department of Labor will be leading the charge in support of several presidential mandates on behalf of workers that every employer should be aware of. Dedria Harper Kolb, Associate at Nexsen Pruet highlights the changes in the article, Employers Beware: Pay Changes Underway: Increase in the minimum wage payable by federal contractors and subcontractors […]

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6 Ways to Get Effective Feedback to Guide Your Career

David L. Van Rooy — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 05:14:40 +0000

I recently reviewed the book, Trajectory: 7 Career Strategies to Take You From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. Managers who are interested in staying ahead of the curve when it comes to staff development, (or who are interested in their own leadership development), can learn a lot from this book I’m […]

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Harassment and Discrimination in a Small Workplace: What Happens if the Business Owner is Involved in Harassment Allegation?

Jennifer Sandberg — Fri, 30 May 2014 05:00:03 +0000

Luckily, the owners and leaders of many smaller workplaces are able to claim that employee relations are great and that employment law really does not concern them. In many cases, those owners and leaders are correct. However, when a claim of harassment or discrimination occurs in a smaller workplace, those workplaces tend to be woefully […]

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Employee Handbook Policies May Infringe on the National Labor Relations Act

Dianne Shaddock — Thu, 29 May 2014 05:56:13 +0000

Standard language found in many employee handbooks include references to the company’s position on employment at will, or policies limiting how employees can use company property. Some handbooks include mandates alerting employees not to discuss their salaries with colleagues. It is language that may be considered an ‘unfair labor practice’ based on an interpretation of […]

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Keeping a Watchful Eye on Changes in the Healthcare Landscape

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 27 May 2014 05:26:23 +0000

The good news: In 2013, healthcare premiums only increased by 3.3%. compared to increases of 4.9 percent in 2012 and 8.5 percent in 2011, according to global consulting, and healthcare solutions firm Aon Hewitt. The bad news is that for employees, the average costs of employee contributions towards premiums are continuing an upward trend. It […]

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The Issue of Overweight Workers and Workplace Discrimination

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 23 May 2014 05:12:59 +0000

Did you know that there are employers who are refusing to hire overweight applicants because they consider these applicants to be a health risk? Or that there have been employees that have been fired because they cannot keep up with company mandated rules regarding what is deemed to be a healthy weight? From the overweight […]

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Report Highlights How To Identify and Manage Workplace Bullying

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 19 May 2014 05:31:03 +0000

Workplace bullying. A distasteful phrase that has become part of the lexicon of our society. Bullying, as we now understand, is not only limited to school kids on the playground. It’s actually a form of harassment that far too many working adults experience on a day-to-day basis. There seems to be a renewed sense of urgency […]

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8 Reasons Why Your Business Should Run a Background Check on Every Employee

Michael Klazema — Thu, 15 May 2014 05:15:54 +0000

It used to be that an application, a resume, and a simple job interview were enough for most employers to know whether or not they wanted to hire somebody. These days though, with a growing number of horror stories involving dangerous criminals working in retail stores or rapists working in schools, more and more hiring […]

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Incorporating E-Cigarettes Into Your Workplace Smoking Policies

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 12 May 2014 05:33:44 +0000

With the raised consciousness over the last several years about the health affects of second hand smoke, including lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, many companies, particularly in the U.S. have instituted smoking bans or designated smoking areas in the workplace. Enter the electronic cigarette; battery-charged tobacco cigarette look-a-likes designed to be used as a replacement […]

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Appeals Court Favors Employer: Employee Should Have Clearly Stated FMLA Request

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 09 May 2014 05:26:09 +0000

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed in the appeals case of Patrick Hurley v. Kent of Naples, Inc. that in order to be protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an employee must clearly request time away from work for an FMLA-qualifying leave. The Case Patrick Hurley, the plaintiff, indicated that he […]

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The Obvious (And Not So Obvious) Reasons For Absenteeism Issues

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 07 May 2014 05:21:43 +0000

As an employer you get that your staff needs occasional time away from work due to illness, a planned vacation, or just to run errands during business hours. But not all absences are created equal. Oftentimes there are personal issues that employers may not be aware of that impact the need for time away from […]

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Hot Topics From Around The Web: Paycheck Fairness Act Blocked – For Now

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 05 May 2014 05:52:58 +0000

For the third time, the Paycheck Fairness Act did not make it through to a floor vote as it was blocked by members of the Senate. The act aims to reduce wage discrimination against women who perform work substantially equal to men. The bill if passed will also offer some protection for employees who choose […]

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Large Company Employee Retention Techniques That You Can Adopt For Your Business

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 02 May 2014 05:56:30 +0000

No one wants to lose their best employees. There have been countless studies done on why employees leave an organization and these studies reveal that employees leave because of career opportunities, more money, poor management and everything in between. It is difficult to prevent your employees from leaving once they have made the decision to […]

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Turning Your Employee’s Mistakes Into Learning Opportunities

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 05:48:27 +0000

Even the best employees make mistakes once in a while, but what do you do with a staffer whose mistakes are chronic? Constant errors by just one employee can breed frustration and resentment from co-workers and affect overall productivity, work quality and in worse case scenarios, workplace safety. Corrective action is the norm in these […]

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Business School Graduates Can Be a Boon For Small Companies

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 05:33:30 +0000

There has been an increase in the hiring of students with freshly minted masters level business degrees and small companies are hiring these new grads at a record rate according to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). This trend is largely attributed to the fact that MBA prepared graduates are primed to apply the business […]

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Is Banning Dreadlocks at Work Racial Discrimination? A Federal Court Says No

Dianne Shaddock — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:11:15 +0000

A federal court dismissed a claim of racial discrimination filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a job candidate who was not hired by a company because of her dreadlocks. The candidate was offered a job by Catastrophe Management Solutions (CMS) on the condition that she cut her dreadlocks. The candidate […]

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Why Shouldn’t Smokers Pay More for Health Insurance?

Kytle Frye — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:43:02 +0000

Employers are being stung by soaring health insurance premiums and desperately need to control their costs. Harmful behaviors, such as smoking, which contribute directly to higher medical bills are a natural target. A study of 20,000 employees showed smokers had more hospital visits per 1,000 (124 vs. 76), had a longer average length of stay […]

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Accommodating Your Employees’ Religious Beliefs

Dianne Shaddock — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 05:25:00 +0000

Employees not only bring their skills and experiences to work but their beliefs. When it comes to religious beliefs, you may be required to provide your employees with reasonable accommodations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The act provides a safeguard for employees against discrimination based on religious practices among other […]

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LinkedIn Survey Shows the Real Reason Why Most People Leave Their Jobs

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 05:38:20 +0000

Why do employees decide to leave their jobs? You may be familiar with the adage employees do not leave jobs, they leave managers. Although this may be true in some cases, a LinkedIn survey revealed that the main reason why employees decide to leave their jobs is for career advancement opportunities. According to the 7,530 […]

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Do You Recognize These Five Common Employee Issues?

Dianne Shaddock — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 05:35:21 +0000

Poor work habits. It is a workplace issue that all employers will inevitably face regardless of the type or size of your company and despite your management style. No matter how strong your team may be, you will one day have to deal head on with the employee who is always late for work. Or […]

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Anyone Can Be a Likeable Boss- Here’s How

Dianne Shaddock — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 05:33:00 +0000

A leader’s likeability can directly affect the productivity levels of employees. A survey released by Tip Top Job in August 2013 showed that 86% of employees believe they are more productive if their boss is likeable. A separate study conducted by Zenger/Folkman, a leadership development consultancy, found that only 27 out of 51,836 leaders who […]

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When Not Laying Off an Employee Can Become a Liability

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 05:27:38 +0000

The Case Roger Maxwell, a past employee of the U.S. Postal Service filed gender discrimination and retaliation claims against the Postal Service under Title VII for not being included in a series of reductions-in-force, (RIF) at his company in 2009 and 2010. (Maxwell v Postmaster General), December 10, 2013, Berg, T). Maxwell, a disabled veteran, […]

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Small Businesses and Retirement: What You Need to Know

Louise — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:11:08 +0000

There are options for small businesses that wish to help their employees save for retirement. The most appropriate option for your business depends on your current financial circumstances and employee turnover rate. Employers’ Obligations Businesses in the United States aren’t required by law to offer any sort of pension or retirement plan, but all employers […]

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Does Your Company Comply With GINA?

Dianne Shaddock — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 05:03:04 +0000

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) has been in existence for five years but many employers aren’t familiar with the details relating to the Act. GINA was enacted as a safeguard for applicants who may be screened out for job opportunities for health reasons by employers who may use genetic information to save on health […]

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Transform Your Business By Embracing Employee Engagement

Dianne Shaddock — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 05:29:42 +0000

Employee engagement. It’s a popular phrase that gets thrown around on blogs like this and by managers and HR professionals alike. But what does it really mean and what impact does employee engagement have on your actual business? Employee engagement can be described as an employee’s emotional and functional commitment to the company and its […]

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