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In 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
It 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
The 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
Did 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
A 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
Sexual 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
Significance 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
People 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
Human 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
I 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
Stanley 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
Control 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
A 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
I 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
It 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
This 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
When 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
Grant 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
Crisis 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
In 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
The 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
The 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
What 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
Do 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
How 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
The 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
Investing 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
How 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
If 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
Think 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
If 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
The 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
If 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
New 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
Temp 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
This 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
What 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
I 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
As 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
Labels 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
A 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
The 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
Confrontation 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 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
When 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
What 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
As 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
There 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
It’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
Recent 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 ... Views: 2039