How Does the Fair Labor Standards Act Impact Flex Scheduling?
How Does the Fair Labor Standards Act Impact Flex Scheduling? I have received quite a few questions regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act and how it impacts use of flexible scheduling. As a result, I thought that I would address a few of the questions in the newsletter. If you are dealing with a majority […]
Elements of a Family Friendly Work Place
Elements of a Family Friendly Work Place Becoming an employer of choice is the goal of many organizations. One way to get the competitive edge is to be considered a family friendly organization. Below you will find some programs that you may want to consider in addition to providing alternative work arrangements to help establish […]
Managing a Telecommuter
Managing a Telecommuter For some leaders, allowing for telecommuting requires a change in management philosophy and style. If you have been used to watching the clock and judging productivity based on the number of overtime hours your employees are working, you will need to change you mindset. You will not be able to walk by […]
Flexible Work Arrangements – Why Should You Offer Them?
Flexible Work Arrangements – Why Should You Offer Them? In any economy, organizations must be very creative in order to attract and retain top quality employees. What can set you apart from other organizations? How can you become the “Employer of Choice”? Candidates across the country are telling us what it takes. And overwhelmingly what they […]
Tips for Establishing a Positive Mentoring Relationship
Tips for Establishing a Positive Mentoring Relationship And KEEPING IT THAT WAY! Once you’ve made the commitment to be a mentor you want to make sure that the relationship works. Here are some tips for getting off on the right foot and keeping it that way. Introduce Yourself: To begin establishing a mentoring relationship, you […]
The Wage Gap is Alive! It’s Nothing New, But What Can We Do?
The Wage Gap is Alive! It’s Nothing New, But What Can We Do? Newsflash: The Wage Gap between men and women still exists. In particular, men outnumber women in high paying jobs. While 13% of men working full time make $75,000 or more, only 4% of women earn at this level. Okay, it’s not really […]
The Interview Process in a Nutshell
The Interview Process in a Nutshell Have you ever thought about the full cost of hiring a new employee? There are the obvious costs: placing an ad, the wages spent on time looking at resumes and conducting interviews, pre-employment physical, reference checks. Then there are the less obvious costs: wages for training time of both […]