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- FLSA Exemption’s 3-Part Test: How to determine whether an employee falls under the administrative employee exemption. - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Jaclyn BaldovinIn recent months the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has renewed its focus on combating employee misclassification, and there’s been a rise in the number of wage-and-hour lawsuits. The underlying issue: workers are challenging their designation as exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards ...
Views: 3126 - A Corporate Travel Policy that Works - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comIt is a myth that employees who travel on business resent the corporate travel policy. The truth is that employees like to know what is expected of them and how to comply with a corporate policy as long as that policy is fair and gives them the ability to do what they need to do on the road. ...
Views: 3119(1 vote) - Supervision and Training of Security Guards - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Charles WillisThe supervision of security guards is the most important and most difficult challenge of a security company. Most security guards in Los Angeles are not trained properly and due to the diversity in Los Angeles many security officers lack essential communication skills. For a good security ...
Views: 3076 - Small Business 101: 6 Benefits of Using Check Writing Software - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Casey YangDid you know that you can save a lot of time, money and hassle using check printing software capable of printing MICR numbers compared to either pre-printed checkbook checks or pre-printed computer checks? Federal regulations require checks to have routing transit number and account numbers ...
Views: 3029 - Skills and training a security officer must have - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Charles WillisA security guard most of the time is hired for contingencies, which means he is protecting property from vandalism or theft. The client is minimizing the risk to his property by hiring a private security guard. That in turn means that there is a definite risk involved with being a security ...
Views: 2910 - Understanding The Importance Of Supervisory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Mary Gormandy WhiteSexual harassment in the workplace is a serious problem that affects many employees and organizations. Research indicates that 90 percent of the Fortune 500 companies have at one time or the other dealt with a complaint of sexual harassment and that more than a third of them have faced lawsuits ...
Views: 2896 - Evolution Of The HR Function: From A Business Function To A Strategy Partner - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Saigun TechnologiesSignificance and role of Human Resources Department varies in each organization. As the organizations mature, HR practices also mature. Size and age of an organization has no bearing on the maturity of their HR function. Maturity has much to do with the focus of "management on people" which ...
Views: 2884 - How to Ensure Effective Human Resource Planning - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Mahendra GuptaPeople are indeed the greatest assets to an organisation; they are the foundation, but also one of the largest expenses. Thus it is critical that an organisation ensures that these human assets are properly utilised before going ahead and hiring new staff. However, when you have hundreds of ...
Views: 2812(1 vote) - Definition: Human Resources - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Laura MonzoHuman resources is a term with which many organizations describe the combination of traditionally administrative personnel functions with performance management, Employee Relations and resource planning. The field draws upon concepts developed in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Human ...
Views: 2801(1 vote) - Cyber Bullying And Workplace Harassment, Are You Guilty Of It? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Andrew BaileyI read a very disturbing article in the Herald Sun newspaper yesterday. It had to do with a salesman who claims to have been a victim of cyber bullying. Harassment in the workplace can take many forms but this case is interesting because it was carried out by his boss via email. It is all too ...
Views: 2758 - Does Your Boss Need Supervisory Skills? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Terra Vanzant-Stern, PhD., PMP, SPHR/GPHRStanley Bing recently updated his 1992 book, Crazy Bosses. In fact, there are several popular books that address wicked, mean, dysfunctional bosses. But what if your boss isn’t that bad? What if all your boss needs is a little supervisory skills training? You have come to terms with the fact ...
Views: 2757(1 vote) - How “Accelerated Learning” Training Programs Can Help You - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Barry FarrellControl Hidden Training Costs in Your Company Organizations typically include only out-of-pocket expenses when they estimate the cost of training their employees. But these expenses are just the tip of the iceberg. The following hidden costs make traditional training programs, which usually ...
Views: 2742(6 votes) - Managing an Employee with a Disability - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Beth MollenkampA manager came to me the other day and asked, “What if I suspect an employee of having a learning disability? Do I have to look the other way regarding his poor performance?” There seems to be a misconception that you cannot hold an employee accountable to do his or her job if he or she has a ...
Views: 2660 - Stop Workplace Drama is Not about Office Cat Fights - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Marlene ChismI recently got a message from an associate of mine on Linked In. The message excited me because it gave me a chance to talk about drama…what it is and why my book Stop Workplace Drama is even for men, for owners, and even for those who are lucky enough to experience a collaborative work ...
Views: 2650 - Is Your Company Going Through Major Change? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Beth MollenkampIt is amazing to me how many companies undertake a major change with little pre-planning, and then they wonder why the change didn’t go smoothly. By some accounts, as high as 50% of all organizational changes fail. If your organization is getting ready to undertake a major change there are ...
Views: 2644 - Retention Strategies: Keeping Your Human Capital & Reducing Turnover - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Charles BreedingThis is the age of human capital -- and of tight labor markets. Companies have finally realized that competitive advantage resides mostly in people, and that finding and keeping good managers and employees is a strategic necessity. But how do you attract and retain the best and the brightest ...
Views: 2635 - How to Choose the Right Chair Covers - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Vick SahaWhen looking for chair covers for your event there are few important aspects you have to consider. First, how many GSM or grams per square meter do they weigh? Second, what material are they made from? Third, can they be washed and reused? Quality: To determine the quality of the chair ...
Views: 2578 - Are There Grant Programs For Single Mothers? - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Rose BushGrant Programs For Single Mothers! "Helllo, I am a mother of three and I am working and trying to finish school. I do not qualify for any aid or grants or anything but my job is no longer working out for us." I find it hard to believe that you don't qualify for any aid or grant programs. ...
Views: 2560(4 votes) - The Best Education For Managers - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Craig NathansonCrisis in management education There is no consistency today in the way we educate managers. Larger organizations tend to have more comprehensive programs. If we look at the business results of the past year it will show that these programs have not been very successful. In the US over 99.9% ...
Views: 2553 - Negative traits associated with Employee Performance Evaluation - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from BullsEye EvaluationIn conversations with many HR leaders and employees it can be clearly identified that Employee Performance Evaluation along with all its potential advantages have equal drawbacks as well. Determining the coordination between individual job performance and organizational performance can be a ...
Views: 2550 - Hiring – New or Experienced Buyer’s Agent - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe hiring of Buyer’s Agents has perplexed Lead Agents for years. I will admit that much of what I write about this subject comes from many mistakes in personally hiring and firing Buyer’s Agents. Some of the principles, skills, techniques, and evaluations have come from the frustration of the ...
Views: 2539(2 votes) - Hiring – New or Experienced Buyer’s Agent - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe hiring of Buyer’s Agents has perplexed Lead Agents for years. I will admit that much of what I write about this subject comes from many mistakes in personally hiring and firing Buyer’s Agents. Some of the principles, skills, techniques, and evaluations have come from the frustration of the ...
Views: 2539(2 votes) - What Are the Top-Ten Worst Human Fears? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhat Are the Top-Ten Worst Human Fears? Who cares? Inquiring Minds must know. #10. is the mind-boggling fear of Public Speaking and being unprepared. # 9. is the stomach-churning fear of Heights and maybe falling off the roof. # 8. is the panic attack by the thought of Claustrophobia ...
Views: 2522 - Top 10 Derailers of Management Teams - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Doris KovicDo you have a high performing management team? Could it be better? If your answer is anything less then great,... and yes it could be better. You are not alone. All to often it is easier just to accept that although your team is not functioning optimally, it is perhaps good enough. ...
Views: 2501(3 votes) - How to Stay Happy 24/7 Starting Now - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Stay Happy 24/7 & Add 10-Years to Your Longevity Did your Mom walk around the house singing out loud half the time, and smiling the rest? See if you remember this: a French lady named Jeanne Calment died in 1997. Her birth and death were documented. She was the oldest person who ...
Views: 2456(1 vote) - Flexible Resourcing – The New Age ‘Business’ Strategy to Meet the Peaks and Troughs in Demand - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Allied WorldwideThe significant cost-savings and increased output achieved through outsourcing made a crucial impact on the IT business world, and companies across the globe started implementing this strategy. Outsourcing changed the way business was done and brought about a vast change in the way world viewed ...
Views: 2452 - Top Five Tips for Evaluating Employee Performance - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Barry FarrellInvesting Time in Employees Puts Money in the Bank The following situation represents an age-old challenge facing many managers when it comes to helping employees improve their job performance: "I work in an organization that doesn’t use a standard performance management system. Managers ...
Views: 2401(8 votes) - ***How to Manage Employee Turnover and Retain People You Want - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Barry FarrellHow Much Is Employee Turnover Costing Your Organization? Employee turnover is much more costly than you might think. In fact, research shows that up to 80% of turnover costs are hidden. Because of these virtually invisible costs, most managers usually do not track turnover and are not alarmed ...
Views: 2391(9 votes) - 5 Tips For Hiring a Security guard - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from john mylesIf you decide to use contracted security guards to protect your business and people you should use the following tips to ensure that you get the quality you pay for. I will say that it may cost you more to get this quality but if you force the contracted security company to work for lower price ...
Views: 2353 - Becoming Physical Therapist: Salary Expectations - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Steven GallowThink of entering the field of physical therapy? And what are your salary expectations? Do they meet the real numbers? Let's see what can you wait after becoming a physical therapist. According to the US News & World Report, median physical therapist salary, as for 2009, has been about ...
Views: 2353 - Opportunities for Construction Workers in Foreign Countries - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from James AndersonIf you are interested in a career in the construction industry then it is important that you know your work well. For any success in construction work it is mandatory that you receive the required training and are able to handle the kind of projects that are assigned to ...
Views: 2347 - Broadening The Scope Of The Training Function - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Nelson LeonThe new year has begun charged with many unpredictable factors including: a bad economy, lower levels in consumer confidence and expending, a serious financial crisis, drastic changes in lending practices, increases in personal and corporate debt, a decrease in cash flow and savings, the ...
Views: 2342 - How to Get Promoted at Work - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Paul SloaneIf you work in a large organization and are ambitious for career progression then here are a number of things that you can do to assist your journey. 1. Do your job well. I know that this is stating the obvious but it is the starting point. For promotion it is a necessary but not a ...
Views: 2342 - Web 2.0 and the HR and Staffing Industries: Challenges and Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Lya SoranoNew college graduates have learned that a boozy Facebook profile is not an employment recommendation, but how many senior HR executives make use of Social Media tools to find just the right candidates for the most important positions they have to fill? There are three main reasons why the HR ...
Views: 2340 - Contemplating the Temp to Perm Disadvantages and Benefits - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2017 from Supriya NigamTemp to perm jobs are becoming more and more popular with companies and, while employees are faster to accept such positions, there is considerable uncertainty surrounding the practice. In fact, for every individual having a horror story, there's another with a narrative of success. Your ...
Views: 2314(1 vote) - Strategizing for Profitability: Are Your Employees Costing You Money or Making You Money? (Part 2 of 3) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Barry FarrellThis is the second article in a series of three articles about improving business profitability by implementing strategic measures for managing employees. Find out why structured employment practices make companies more profitable and what ingredients are required in the “recipe for ...
Views: 2298(6 votes) - Happiness and Work - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat is happiness? In many ways happiness is very subjective and judged differently by each person. My observation is that people are most happy when they feel in control of their life. Much of one’s life occurs at work thus happiness at work is an important factor to consider. Many factors ...
Views: 2246(5 votes) - LinkedIn Discussion For Sales Managers - What Do You Do When HR Can't Find the Hunters You Need? - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Peggy McKeeI recently posted this question on LinkedIn: Sales Managers: What do you do when your HR group isn't able to identify the hunters you need? With the incredible costs due to unfilled positions (customers going with the competition, RFPs not completed and generally missed sales ...
Views: 2228(2 votes) - Security companies holding security guards accountable - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Charles WillisAs a security consultant in the Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth area for years I have encountered many small and large corporate clients that were looking for a new security company. More than ninety percent of the clients will state accountability issues as the main reason why they are ...
Views: 2220 - Bad vs. Good people? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Craig NathansonLabels at work It can be easy as a manager to label people as bad or good performers. This performance labeling tends to be a convenient way to quickly categorize people. It is efficient for human resources. Once labeled, people can be given promotions or demotions, merit or punitive action, ...
Views: 2206 - What To Do With A Stalled Job Interview Process - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA Job Candidate’s Situation: A recuiter called a medical sales candidate about a job, gave him the name of the company and the manager, said that he had submitted his resume for consideration, and had the phone interview set up. Then, the recruiter called back to tell him that the phone ...
Views: 2203(2 votes) - How to Prepare Form W2 Yourself - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Casey YangThe Clock is ticking! As business owner, if you hire people, you need to furnish each employee a completed Form W-2 by Jan 31. You also need file Copy A of all paper Forms W-2 with Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, with the Social Security Administration (SSA) If you are ...
Views: 2144(1 vote) - 10 Helpful Tips When Dealing With Difficult Employees - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Dianne ShaddockConfrontation in the workplace in the form of a difficult employee brings with it it’s own set of unique challenges. Managing difficult employees can be a problem that can leave even the most seasoned manager shaking in their boots. Based on this discomfort, the manager often takes the path ...
Views: 2142 - Creating a World-Class Corporate Culture - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Samantha JohnsonCreating a great workplace culture is not accidental; companies must make a conscious decision to focus and develop a plan that fosters a fantastic working environment for employees. Without a strong culture, there will be no foundation for rapid growth. By focusing on culture, leaders can ...
Views: 2115 - Unique Advantages of Natural Stones - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRIWhen it comes to the selection of stones for house construction, many house owners go for Natural stones. Stones are widely popular among people owing to their beauty and advantages. From ancient times, stones were used to manufacture palaces, mansions and houses in which many are standstill ...
Views: 2108 - Ride-Alongs and Ride-Withs (aka Job Shadowing) - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeWhat is a ride-along? Why is it important? A ride-along is just what it sounds like: You spend a day with a medical sales rep who’s in the field you’re thinking you’d like to sell into, and see how a typical day goes. A ride-along can be one of your greatest opportunities to differentiate ...
Views: 2104(2 votes) - Appreciate Your Support - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Lyn Prowse-BishopAs we reach the end of another year my thoughts often turn to gratitude. I’m grateful to my clients who enable me to live this lifestyle, to be available for my daughter every day rather than having to ship her off to daycare, and generally be more relaxed about work. I’m also grateful for my ...
Views: 2096(4 votes) - Property managers dealing with Panhandling and vagrants at shopping centers - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Charles WillisThere are many communities in the larger LOs Angeles area like the city of Ventura, Santa Monica and Hollywood that constantly deal with a high volume of vagrants and consequently with vagrants loitering and panhandling on commercial properties. In many cases vagrants subsidize their income by ...
Views: 2089 - The STRESS of being in the wrong job - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Dave EisleyIt’s important that we first come to terms with the rigidity of personal behavior. It just doesn’t change much after the age of 12 or so. The Right Orbitofrontal Cortex (ROC), which is the part of the brain directly above the right eye, contains the master plan for our behavior. It ...
Views: 2084 - Employment Reference Checks – Best Practices When Checking Employee References! - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Muhammad Saad KhanRecent study shows that as many as one third of all the job seekers contain facts that are less than truthful. This amount of lies in the job applications have made the employers to perform every aspect of background screening before hiring an employee. Employment reference checks are ...
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