‘I’m Concerned’ in Outreach Messages Gets Candidates’ Attention
In previous eras, certain factors of production have held relatively greater importance than others when it comes to contribution to a company’s success.
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Payroll Deductions That Don’t Affect Employees’ Exempt Status
by Gary Fealk Workers who qualify as executive, administrative, or professional employees may be exempt from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) if they are paid on a salaried basis or not less than $455 per week. However, if an employee’s basis of compensation isn’t “salaried,” the exemption will be lost. […]
Conducting Exit Interviews
Terminations are an inevitable part of employment, but despite their seemingly routine nature, even voluntary terminations can present a host of potential problems for employers. When handled properly, however, they can provide you with a valuable opportunity to gain insight into your organization, correct previously undetected problems, and increase your retention rate. For those reasons, […]
How’s Your Hazmat Training?
The federal hazardous materials transportation regulations require the training of all hazmat employees. The purpose of training is to increase employees’ safety awareness and to reduce hazmat incidents. Any employee who meets the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) definition of a “hazmat employee” must be trained, tested, and certified by the employer to be able […]
News Notes: Injured Employee Caught Playing Golf Convicted Of Workers’ Comp Fraud
An employee who was discovered playing golf while collecting workers’ compensation payments has pleaded no contest to insurance fraud and could face jail time. William LaForge, who was just a few months away from retirement, injured his back when he fell on the steps outside the Daly City high school where he had been an […]
Workplace Wellness Programs: Can They Really Pay a 300% Return on Investment?
By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady Speakers at a workplace wellness program conference say, to make a program pay, start at the top, and take it to the people. Do workplace wellness programs really pay their way in terms of profit and loss? And, if so, how can we convince corporate management that they […]
Hot List: Wall Street Journal’s Bestselling Hardcover Business Books
The following is a list of the bestselling hardcover business books as ranked by the Wall Street Journal with data from Nielsen BookScan on February 15. 1. On the Brink: Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System by Henry M. Paulson Jr. The book contains all the decisive moments in […]
The Playbook for Refereeing Employee Disputes
The conflict-free workplace…alas, it simply doesn’t exist. Because workplace conflict disrupts morale and performance, and affects everyone in the organization, it’s important to be able to referee these disputes to a peaceful conclusion. Here are some tips for doing just that.
Facing Setbacks? Adopt a Survivor’s Mind-Set
The 2007 book Lone Survivor tells the true story of a failed Navy SEAL mission in Afghanistan from the viewpoint of the only person who survived, Marcus Luttrell. The book—and later a film of the same title—recounts the details of a mission gone wrong and the battle for survival.
Ramping Up at BLR: Hiring Key People
From Dan: As a way to honor the individuals who have taught me critical life lessons about people and business, I’ve invited several to write guest columns to run in this space over the next few weeks. Today’s voice of experience once again is Robert L. Brady, the founder of BLR®—Business & Legal Resources. This […]