Survey Says: Bullying is Occurring in the Workplace
A new study conducted by CareerBuilder in 2012 found that 35% of respondents stated they felt bullied at work. This is up from 27% in 2011. What is disturbing in this new study is that 16 percent indicated that they suffered health related problems as a result of...
The #1 Employer Audit Reason in 2012
What was the #1 Employer Audit this Past Year? Wage & Hour! I am very pleased that many of you have found my blog posts both interesting and applicable to your business. Many of you have written to me about topics you were interested in and desire advice. The...
What Can Employers Require regarding Workplace Dress and Grooming?
In June 2012 the “Office Pulse” survey was conducted by Captivate on over 600 U.S. workers and found what employees consider acceptable and distracting in office attire varies by demographic factors including age, gender and professional status. Many of the polled...
New Background Check Forms for 2013
Attention All Employers! New Background Check (FCRA) Forms Will Be Required By January 1, 2013 Beginning January 1, 2013 employers must adopt new Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) forms, in light of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010....
What are the 5 Things that Motivate Employees Other than Pay?
Motivating employees is one of the most important skills that business owners can possess. These 5 tips can help you and your managers to gain employee productivity and enhance their company commitment. Be generous with praise. Every employee wants praise and it is...
What Are the Health Care Reform’s SBCs and What Are Employers Supposed to Do?
Beginning the first day of the open enrollment period beginning on or after September 23, 2012, employers who provide group health plans must provide a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). The SBC is a government document mandated by the new Health Care Reform Act...
Understanding Communication Styles
The DISC Assessment Can Help You Communicate Better, Reduce Conflict and Increase PRODUCTIVITY! Whether you are working with a company, a small non-profit, a government agency, or an educational institution. Learn how to communicate better to ease frustrations and...
Conflict In The Workplace: What Employers Should Know!
Whether it’s a case of petty gossip or a full-blown argument, such disagreements result in low morale, poor decision making, angry employees, expensive productivity loss, stress-related medical conditions, and an unbelievable amount of wasted time. And the worst...
