by Caroline | Nov 28, 2016 | Communication, Compensation and Benefits, Compliance, Culture, FLSA, Hiring, HR Strategy, HRCompliance, Leadership, Management, Overtime
“Keep Calm and Gobble On” was the mantra for many of us after the Nov 22 decision by Judge Amos Mazzant, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, to halt a Department of Labor rule that would have made millions more Americans eligible for overtime pay....
by Caroline | Nov 21, 2016 | Company Culture, Culture, Holiday Party, Leadership, Management
Employers everywhere wrestle with the question of how to have a party that’s fun and festive without risking dreadful liability. The fact is, if alcohol is served, and someone drives home drunk and gets in an accident, your company can be held responsible. In fact,...
by Caroline | Oct 31, 2016 | Communication, Compensation and Benefits, Culture, FLSA, Hiring, Leadership, Management, Overtime, Tracking Hours
Happy Halloween! Yes, All Hallow’s Eve is upon us today, which gives organizations exactly 31 days to comply with the largest Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulation change in many years. This change is estimated to affect more than seven million...
by Caroline | Oct 8, 2016 | Communication, Company Culture, Drama-Free Workplace, Leadership, Management, Values
Drama, drama, drama! The woman who spends half the day polling office-mates about whether her boyfriend loves her. The man who has a conniption every time a client does something funky. The employees who come in complaining about each other every day, like...
by Caroline | Oct 3, 2016 | Communication, Company Culture, Culture, Ethics, Leadership, Management, Values
There has been much press about Wells Fargo recently. Public opinion has been harsh, congressional members have been vocal, bonuses have been pulled back and now, the state of California has responded with a big financial punishment. More is sure to follow. How did...
