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Improving Interdepartmental Communication

Communication is key to the success of any organization. The challenge is often that there are different groups within organizations that have more or less ability to communicate with one another.

Wages Rise Moderately, as Job Growth Declines Slightly

There is good news for workers across the country, wages are starting to pick up. However, the tightening labor market is continuing to impact employers, with no real end in sight.

5 Timekeeping Tips to Reduce Wage and Hour Risks

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers must maintain records of hours worked by each nonexempt employee. That means companies bear the ultimate burden of showing that records of hours worked are in fact accurate. If an employer is sued by an employee, a group of employees, or the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) […]

Why Companies Should Be Dedicated to Philanthropy

Giving back to the community is a personal initiative for many, but it should also be at the strategic core of every business. Organizations of all sizes can benefit from the opportunities that philanthropic activity generates.

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How Does Continuous Performance Management Work

In a previous post, we discussed the results of the State of Continuous Performance Management Survey. The survey results showed significant reductions in some of the negative impacts of only performing annual reviews when companies instead utilized what is known as continuous performance management.

Fighting Employee Burnout by Satisfying the Seeking Systems

Most of us have experienced burnout, whether personally or having witnessed it among coworkers or subordinates. As a manager, one of the biggest challenges can often be keeping employees motivated.

How Would Your Talent Problems Fare if Amazon Chooses Your Area for HQ2?

Rumors are flying about Amazon’s likely next location (or locations) for its second headquarters (HQ2). I was lucky enough to sit down with PayScale’s Lead Economist and VP of Data Analytics, Katie Bardaro to discuss their research into HQ2 and related talent considerations.