| What Employees Want - Really? by Richard Reid |
| It's often the case that companies think they know what their employees want and some of the time they are off base. The workforce has changed over the last decade and unfortunately it seems that employee commitment is on the decline. So it seems apparent that as far as staff retention and absenteeism go, there are a new set of rules that business needs to learn to be successful. |
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| Employees and Their Children - What To Do! by Richard Reid |
| At one time there was someone home all day to tend to the needs of the children but all that's changed to the extent that having someone home on a permanent basis is more the exception than the rule. The recent labor force includes well over half of all women with children ages 6 to 17 and this factor has an affect on factors in the workforce like staff retention and absenteeism. |
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| Outsourcing: The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Outsourcing by Dee Power |
| Outsourcing occurs when a business secures (purchases) products and/or services from a third party, as opposed to producing them in-house. There are several advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing. |
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| The Ceremony of Employee Recognitions by Patricia Stevens |
| The chances of employee recognition ceremony can be a big, elaborate gala or a small company picnic. An employee recognition ceremony can even be a surprise team meeting where the team leader is recognized by the team and his or her supervisor. |
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| Labor Overtime And Independent Contractors by Arnold Hernandez |
| Some factors used by the courts to determine if a worker is an employee subject to overtime rights or an independent contractor. |
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| Protective Clothing - What Should And Employer Be Providing by David Whelan |
The range of protective clothing that is available is extensive. Here, we take a look at the accessories that are available for employers looking to provide their staff with the most appropriate
personal protective clothing. |
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| Saving the Small Business: Professional Employer Organizations by Jerry Work |
| A professional employer organization can make life much easier for business owners. It can save you money and let you concentrate on what's really important - running your business. |
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| Holistic Employee Assistance Is Good for the Bottom Line by Dave Turo-Shields |
| Many corporations are exploring holistic programs. A naturopathic group designs a holistic program addressing stress and other lifestyle factors. |
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| Do Employee Assistance Programs Work? by Richard Reid |
| There are certain indicators that can tip management off that one of their employee's has a personal problem and generally that wouldn't be the manager's concern except where it starts to affect the performance of the employee when it comes to their work |
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| 5 Ways to Assess and Improve Your Employees' Emotional Health by Dave Turo-Shields |
| Helping employees improve their emotional health can begin to resolve poor performance and co-worker relationship issues. |
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| Worksite Wellness Programs Now as Important as Cost and Workforce Issues by Dave Turo-Shields |
| A corporate survey says health assistance providers have broadened their programs to address general lifestyle factors, physical, social and psychological health factors. Programs look to predict chronic disease in employees with tools and the information to prevent it. |
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| Health and Wellness on the Job by Dave Turo-Shields |
| Quality wellness programs should educate employees on proper ergonomics, nutrition, stress management, and chronic pain management. In other words, they should cover all the bases of health and wellness. |
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| Create a Healthy Workplace with the Help of Alternative Therapies by Dave Turo-Shields |
| Although some people still do not buy into alternative or "ethnic" medicine and therapies, many people do, and it's not just individuals. The Government of Canada and major businesses like the Royal Bank of Canada are acknowledging the effectiveness of various massage therapies, acupuncture and acupressure, among others. |
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| Inviting A Workers Attorney To Sue Over Labor Overtime Or Commission Schemes by Arnold Hernandez |
| A sample commission scheme that was determined to be in violation by the California DLSE. |
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| Labor Overtime And Pay Not Required In Trainee Programs by Arnold Hernandez |
| California opinion letters reaffirms existing law pertaining to trainee programs for the benefit of trainees. |
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| Delivering your Value Proposition to Employees by John Mce |
It makes sense to reduce the probability of employees leaving through dissatisfaction. It also makes sense to maximise the contribution and satisfaction from your most engaged employees.
However, in many ways, it makes even more sense to focus your efforts on the bulk of employees who are neither engaged nor disengaged. |
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| Has "U-itis" Crept Into Your Organization? by Kevin Bushey |
| This article is about employee retention for 21st Century organizations. |
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| A Dance, a Show and a Band- Teamwork at its finest by Bart Icles |
| Examples of the power of teamwork are everywhere, funneling that power into your organization is work that is worth the effort. |
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| Recruiting: Setting the Best Fee by Kimberly Schenk |
| The beauty of recruiting lies in our ability to design the working conditions of our dreams. What's the best way to set a fee? Are you being paid what your worth? Here's one approach to consider. |
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| Sourcing - Recruiting Strategies That Work! by Kimberly Schenk |
| The best sourcing techniques are those that create one on one conversations with candidates,quickly. Always get names of others in the industry during your conversations. Those industry names are pure gold. |
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| Strategic Management Seeing the Big Picture by Bart Icles |
| The big picture of an organization is one of the most important things for employees to understand and yet it is often the last thing they find out. Learn the strengths enlightening your employees. |
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| Top 7 Teamwork Skills by Bart Icles |
| The top 10 skills to know when striving for teamwork. Learning and teaching these skills to your staff will make it easier to build a team. |
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| The Problems With Hiring Friends And Family by Cash Miller |
| It is always tempting when starting a small business or when growing one to hire on friends and family members. If you are considering it then you should make sure you consider the consequences if it doesn't work out. |
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| Strategic Management is Proactive by Bart Icles |
| Making your business stand out from the crowd may depend on one factor. Learn how to lead your business in a way that will make it more successful. |
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| Inspirational thoughts on Teamwork by Bart Icles |
| Understanding the importance of teamwork is a big motivator for working towards obtaining it. |
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