Being a manager has its perks–better pay, more in-depth insight into the company, and more freedom to make choices. But it can also be lonely at the top. Employees watch the manager like a student observes a teacher. They look up to you for guidance, but they are also on the lookout for your weakn...
As 2019 approaches, it brings a number of new laws and regulations for employers to address. At the federal level, these include recent or forthcoming changes affect H-2B visas, a raise for white-collar minimum wage employees, joint employment, and overtime rules. In many states, 2019 will bring raises...
Finding the right person for the job is always a challenge. If one job is advertised, it is likely to receive more than 100 applications, which can be overwhelming. If a job is not advertised, however, the best candidate may be missed. One traditional method of finding employees–placing an ad and...
Hiring a manager qualified to supervise, delegate and pay attention to details is essential. However, when that same level of scrutiny is applied to every instruction given and coupled with the need to know every little thing–it turns into micromanaging and can harm your business. No one likes to...
This holiday season, employers and employees alike may want to celebrate another year of accomplishments. Office parties are great for morale and building rapport. For employers, however, parties bring the risk of liability, and for employees, drunken misbehavior can be career-ending. With some planning...
