As I was the junior HR team member in a dying business division about to be …

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Like any other business costs, salary, benefits, recruitment advertising, and recruiting cycle-time (e.g., payroll time spent …

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A 1st-level LinkedIn connection posted / promoted a few jobs on LinkedIn last week, and out …

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At the end of the NYS 2019 legislative session, additional employer requirements are now effective for …

You Must Distribute Your NYS-Compliant Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy at Your NYS-Mandated Annual Employee Harassment Prevention Training (and to New Hires) in Business and at Work Read more →

As a result of legislation signed by NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 10, 2019, New …

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Truth be told, I’m not a fan of the traditional 360° review. If not structured properly, …

A 360° Review is Not a Performance Evaluation in Business and at Work Read more →

As I continue to conduct the NYS-Mandated Annual Sexual Harassment Training for employees and their managers, …

Your Board of Directors Should Attend Your Annual NYS Mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention Training in Business and at Work Read more →

What does a solid referral candidate look like? Here’s a recent example: Good evening, all: I …

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Another typical compliance error that I find on employers’ job applications (and during  job applicant interviews) …

Questioning Job Candidates’ Marital Status is Not Compliant in Business and at Work Read more →

Over the course of my 25+ years ensuring employer Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance, a …

Do You Know the FLSA Difference Between Inside Sales (Always Nonexempt Hourly) and Outside Sales (Generally Exempt Salaried) Employees in Business and at Work? Read more →