Studies show that 80% of workers feel stress on the job. That stress may arise from deadlines, heavy workloads, toxic managers, having little influence at work, or perhaps a lack of knowledge,...
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While desk phones are slowly becoming a thing of the past, the rules of phone etiquette are still intact no matter how (or where) you accept a call. Whether sitting...
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If an employee uses vulgar language at work, do you have the right to discipline them? A recent court decision may leave you scratching your head – until you understand...
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As the interviewer, you have a daunting task to ensure the candidate’s skills, talent, and experience meet the job requirements. You also need to ensure their personality fits your company...
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Recent active shooter events are solemn reminders for employers everywhere to not let their guard down. Although these situations seem unthinkable, it’s important for your business to be prepared with...
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If the price of gas feels unbearable, consider this: the civil money penalty for a child labor violation is currently over $14,000. Even during high inflation years, the Department of...
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In an interview, there are obvious warning signs that a candidate may not be a good fit (such as taking a call during the interview), and then there are less-obvious...
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Have you ever used the term “salaried employee” as a way of describing someone who doesn’t track time because they’re paid the same amount each week? While I’m not here...
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Have you ever left work after spending the entire day sifting through resumes or processing former employees’ paperwork, only to realize you barely spent any time with your current employees?...
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Back in 2005, a British travel company (Sky Travel) designated the third Monday of January as the gloomiest day of the year, calling it “Blue Monday.” Considering the weather is...
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