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Three Types of Employees
If you were to look around your office right now, could you identify the different types of employees you have? I’m not talking about identifying their roles or positions. You’ll be able to name the accountants versus the sales team. Instead, I’m referring to the...
New grads, new client pool
The end of school and start of summer means that new applicants are entering your talent pool. It’s an exciting time, both for your company and for the recent graduates. There’s an abundance of tips for the new workforce, but tips for hiring managers aren’t as...
What the new overtime law means for you
Previously I discussed a potential new overtime law that would require employers to pay certain staff overtime for working more than 40 hours per week. Well, that law passed. Now, most employees who earn between $455/week (old standard) and $913/week (new standard)...
Culturally Speaking
In my years of experience, the one thing I’ve learned is that a company’s culture can be the determining factor if employees stay at their jobs. But what exactly does that even mean? By definition, corporate culture refers to “the beliefs and behaviors that determine...
Don’t Be Afraid to ‘Ban the Box’
You may have heard of a movement called “Ban the Box.” You know the question where applicants have to answer if they’ve ever been convicted of a crime? Well, this new regulation wants to remove it from applications. And I’m okay with it. Here’s why. I’m going to do my...
Total Compensation
It’s easy to only measure employees’ pay in purely financial terms and their salaries. However, their total compensation is much more than that — and something that neither employee nor employer should overlook. Total compensation includes health benefits, Social...
