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Interviewing Tips and Techniques for Finding the Right Candidate

We all know that the recruiting process for a small business can be overwhelming and time consuming, not to mention how expensive it can be if the wrong person is hired and they aren’t a good fit for the company or the position. So, what can be done to help make the process more efficient

5 Tips for Avoiding Legal Issues

When it comes to business, there are so many things that a business owner needs to do and think about to keep the business running. The last thing they need is a lawsuit related to employment matters that can be easily avoided. Here are five tips to avoid employment lawsuits for small businesses: Document, Document,

The National Labor Relations Act Is Not Just For Unions

When it comes to employment law, regulations and the governing agencies, most people typically think of the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) but don’t think about the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and they should. As we all know (or should know), the DOL is the primary government agency

Employer Hot Topics for the Summer Season

The warmer weather and longer days can only mean one thing – summer is upon us! With the summer season comes a few things in particular that companies need to consider. Here are a few hot topics: Company Picnic Liability and Planning – A company summer picnic with food, games and entertainment can be a

Background Check Requirements and Best Practices Guidelines

Recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined forces to publish guideline documents to continue to educate employers regarding background checks and the applicable laws and regulations surrounding them. The information provided isn’t anything new but it serves as a good reminder for employers that currently are conducting

Employment Regulation Updates and Recent Activity at the Federal Level

There has been quite a lot of activity and proposed changes at the federal level in regards to employment law and regulations. This is creating major impacts on pretty much everyone including employees, federal contractors and companies of all sizes. It can be overwhelming at times and tough to keep up with, so we have

The Ever-Changing Workforce and Generation Y

If you ask anyone in the workforce, particularly managers or business owners, what their experiences and thoughts are about working with Millennials (Gen Y), I can guarantee that they will have something to say about it.  It seems to be a hot topic of discussion these days and is having a big impact on the

Love Is In The Air During February, But What About In The Workplace?

Workplace romances are all too common. Everybody knows someone that has either met their current spouse/partner at work, are currently dating someone they work with or have dated someone at work at one time or another during their career — whether the relationship was made public or not. In fact, through a September 2013 survey

The Dos and Don’ts of Employee Discipline

You have an under-performing or problem employee that doesn’t seem to "get it." You’ve told them over and over again but they keep doing what you told them not to do and you don’t understand what the problem is and why they can’t just do their job right in the first place. Does this scenario

Workplace Bullying: It Is Real and Happens Everyday

Workplace bullying is something that hasn’t really been talked about or made "public" until recently with the allegations of bullying within the NFL.  However, even though it doesn’t get talked about, doesn’t meanit doesn’t happen. The Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) defines workplace bullying as "repeated mistreatment; sabotage by others that prevent work from getting done,

Tips When Preparing For An Employee Termination

Terminating an employee is not an easy task and isn’t something that managers and business owners typically like to do, but let’s face it, it is a fact of business life.  There are a lot of factors that go into terminating an employee and is a decision that companies should be prepared to make when

Recruiting Tips for Small Businesses

Recruiting and hiring a new employee can be a daunting and time consuming task for a small business owner, but also one of the most crucial.  A bad hire has a much larger impact on a small business than it does in a larger corporation so it is important to make the right hiring decision