HR problems wouldn’t be so hard if it weren’t for the people. If your computer is not performing up to par, depending upon the cause, you can: Sell it; Give it away; Stash it away in the closet; Beat the hard drive to smithereens with a hammer. It may not fix it, but you might…
“Salary” vs “Hourly”
One of the many compensation decisions a business owners have to make is whether to pay non-exempt employees a salary or hourly wage. Salary verses hourly wage is typically an exempt/non-exempt issue, but not always. Business owners may choose either payment model, so it is our intent to point out some of the pros and…
The FEAR Monster
“I can’t!!!” These two words drive me nutty… Here’s the cold, had reality. On your way to personal (or business) greatness, you’ll have to fight the FEAR Monster… Yes the FEAR Monster will follow and taunt even the boldest of persons as they pursue their business dreams… That will be true for every man or…
Isn’t it Time to Get Your HR Ducks in a Row?
Did you know that ducks flying in formation are the less susceptible to “drag” – well the lead one isn’t. The lead duck gets to take the full force, but the ducks following get the benefit of both less “drag” and more “lift”. Let’s say you’re a lead duck. Who do you go to for…
Penalty Increases for Employment Law Violations
Two years ago the HR contact person at a small firm asked me the million dollar question, “Why are we having this conversation about DOL investigations? Has something changed that I should be aware of?” That was a great question. Not every trumpeting voice requires a response. Sometimes you’re better off turning down the volume.…