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Values Alignment Equals Team Alignment in Business and at Work

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I was honored to facilitate a strategic planning session for a wonderful nonprofit organization last week. …

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Your Organization is Probably Covered by the Dec. 1st FLSA Deadline in Business and at Work

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Earlier this year, a nonprofit organization near and dear to my heart forwarded me a message …

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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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Your Secretary / Admin Assistant May Be Eligible for Overtime in Business and at Work

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I was privileged to moderate a distinguished panel of United States Department of Labor representatives and …

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Your First Step in Complying with the FLSA Dec. 1st Deadline in Business and at Work

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The recommendation is to take the following first step now: Identify all exempt employees currently paid …

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There is No Comp Time in Business and at Work

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As we all get ready to ensure compliance with the new Federal overtime regulations raising the …

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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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Striking Another Employee is Not Negotiable in Business and at Work

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I don’t have much time to watch t.v. these days (and we used to love 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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