The Department of Labor may soon release proposed regulations raising the salary employees must earn to remain exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The current...
Have you ever sat down to a one-on-one with your boss, heard a shallow compliment, and started to think, “Oh boy, here it comes”? You’re not alone.
It wasn’t...
Though some people find emotional intelligence easier, anyone can improve their EQ. Colleges recognize its value, offering related courses in business and continuing...
As of 2023, only 48% of employees view their company’s leadership as ‘high-quality.’
Other concerning statistics include that only 33% of employees report feeling...
A lot of planning and work goes into creating a new initiative, policy, or project, but it can all fall apart if employers don’t get buy-in from employees. Employees...
Like many college students, Michelle decided the summer before her senior year was a perfect time to hold an internship. Eager to get “real world” experience to...
The Federal Trade Commission in January published a proposed rule that would make it illegal for employers to require employees to sign noncompete agreements as a...
Getting a new job is an exciting time, especially when it’s a new leadership role. However, it’s also a busy time. Once you’ve completed your onboarding paperwork...
If your company does not already conduct stay interviews, it might soon. As employers continue to struggle with the effects of The Great Resignation and a low...
Are you a new manager at your workplace? If so, you need to add specific soft skills to your toolbelt to become a stand-out team leader.
In particular, effective team...
Previously, tattoos carried a somewhat harsh stigma in professional settings, and many employers banned visible tattoos in their dress code policies. However, that view...
Constructive receipt is a tax timing rule requiring you to withhold taxes when employees’ pay is set aside for them to access without restriction, regardless of when...
Managers often struggle with delegation, yet strong delegation skills are a must for any manager wanting to improve the efficiency & productivity of their day-to-day...
Anita listens carefully as Alex talks about the professional development opportunities that await at his new company. She can’t believe she is actually having this...
When Silicon Valley Bank in California and the Signature Bank in New York failed last week, employers with accounts at those banks began to fret they wouldn’t be able...
The rules for reimbursing employees’ travel expenses seem straightforward enough—employees account to you for their expenses, submit receipts for those expenses, and...
Flexible work schedules, such as the 4/10, a compressed workweek, or a hybrid model, are the future of work. Companies that embrace these arrangements will benefit from...
Scrum Masters can avoid scope creep by clearly defining and documenting project requirements and scope. Having a change process in place also helps to formally evaluate...
Lindsay sings along with the radio as she drives into work. Today is Tuesday, one of the two days she commutes to the office each week under the hybrid arrangement her...
