Napping on the job: It can be OK — depending on where and when
December 14, 2012 by Lee James
Napping on the job can actually make you more productive, as odd as that may sound. How’s that work?
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December 14, 2012 by Lee James
Could you afford the cost of ignoring FLSA? This time, it was $672,000
December 13, 2012 by Lee James
Turning a blind eye to labor laws drew the wrath of the federal wage and hour cops upon the restaurant industry in California this year to the tune of more than a half-million dollars.
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How happy will the religious holidays be? It could depend on you
December 12, 2012 by Lee James
Quick quiz: As a private employer, which religious holidays are you obliged to recognize?
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3-step plan for steering clear of workplace retaliation suits
December 11, 2012 by Lee James
What’s the best way to get in front of a workplace retaliation suit — instead of ending up behind the 8 Ball? Knowing how to do that now is more important than ever.
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Why ‘shrinkage’ is a big problem — and what to do about it
December 10, 2012 by Lee James
Few businesses escape the problem of occasional “shrinkage.” But unchecked, “shrinkage” can drive a small company into the red or even into bankruptcy.
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Little extra in many employees’ stockings: 3rd day off
December 7, 2012 by Lee James
Employees at many companies will find a little something extra this year to go with the holidays: an extra day to spend as they please.
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Company’s work-without-pay policy violates FLSA, says employee
December 6, 2012 by Lee James
A hospital policy paid employees for working through required meal breaks, as long as they followed procedures. But an emergency room nurse still sued, saying not getting paid for missing lunch violated the FLSA. Who won — and why?
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No mugs, please: What employees really want from Santa
December 5, 2012 by Lee James
Traditional “let it all hang out” holiday parties at work have deflated in recent years (thank goodness, many HR pros say). Still, that doesn’t mean employees are comfortable with the Grinch taking over.
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Setting up your email out-of-office reply in 6 easy steps
December 4, 2012 by Lee James
You just sent someone an important email, urgently asking for a quick response. Two days pass. You call. You learn the person is off for several days — and you just lost two days trying to get an answer. But you know it doesn’t have to be that way.
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What makes leaders great? Here’s one often overlooked talent
December 3, 2012 by Lee James
Great leaders are born, not made. Wait a minute — isn’t that made, not born? Point is there’s a lot of advice out there on what it takes to be an effective and successful leader. But those how-to’s generally overlook one key element:
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