Tag: United States Department of Labor
At Work: Could Going The Extra Mile Be A Backward Step?
Nicholas Kinnie, University of Bath; Bruce Rayton, University of Bath; Janet Walsh, King's College London, and Stephen Deery, King's College London In an increasingly competitive...
Are You Hiring The Right Employees?
“If you think hiring a professional is expensive, try hiring amateurs.”
—Anonymous
The hiring process at most companies is quite simple. Someone identifies the need...
A Smarter Way To Approach The Skills Needs Of Your Business
Nothing in this world comes for free. That is especially true of trying to get something done. Every business has to learn how to...
Maintaining a Safe Workplace: How to Prevent Commonly Overlooked Hazards
New regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have small business owners concerned. Specifically, new rules concerning protective equipment and practices designed...
Underpaid? – Check Your Self-Esteem
Imagine someone with low self-esteem walking barefoot along a gravel path, being careful where he puts his feet, so he does not bruise them...
How Rich and Poor Spend (and Earn) Their Money
For many Americans, the rise in food and housing prices is a tough squeeze. That’s because—even in an era with low overall inflation—low-income Americans...
5 Things to Know About the Job Market for Veterans
Military veterans who served since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks are more likely to be unemployed than their peers involved in earlier conflicts. The...
White Collar Exemptions and Why Job Descriptions are Essential
The Fair Labor Standards Act
As a general rule, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) mandates that employees be paid at least the federal minimum...
Housing’s Misleading Health Indicator
The National Association of Realtors will release its monthly U.S. existing home sales report tomorrow. Among other things, the report includes what's known as...
Marketing Contract Staffing Services in the New Economy
Companies across the United States want to streamline their processes. Flexibility, efficiency, and cost savings are necessary to survive in this new economy. They...
