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Paying 100% of An Employee’s Benefits Does Not Count Towards the FLSA Exempt Salary Threshold in Business and at Work

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As we get closer to the December 1, 2016 deadline raising the minimum exempt salary threshold …

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Don’t Pay for Poached Candidate Placements in Business and at Work

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During my 25+ years in HR and Recruiting, I’ve worked with / managed a good portion …

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Create Your Own Work / Life Boundaries in Business and at Work

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Today’s dilemma and solution: A Sunday Board meeting that is a 6-hour trip one way would …

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Feel the Fear of Conflict and Give Constructive Feedback Anyway in Business and at Work

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I’ve experienced this scenario too many times in my HR career: (Phone rings.) Supervisor: “Hi Deb, …

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Managers on Duty Ensure Employee Safety in Business and at Work

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A great sale on flash drives brought me to a big-box retail store today. A good …

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Employee Gratitude Drives Retention in Business and at Work

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One of my clients invited me to their staff picnic today – moved inside due to …

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Candidate Interview Work-Demonstration May Be Compensable in Business and at Work

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Before inviting job candidates to perform work for an interview work-demonstration exercise, my savvy client reached …

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Setting Boundaries Can Cause Flak in Business and at Work

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When I was first trained in Change Management at the beginning of my HR career, the …

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Give 30 Minutes of Performance Feedback Every 30 Days in Business and at Work

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It was great to see my friend, mentor and colleague Rich Landau at his firm’s Annual …

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Exempt Employee Status is More Than $47,476 a Year in Business and at Work

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The new Federal overtime regulations came out last week to a big media splash, raising the …

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