Until the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) passed in 1938, the American labor industry didn't provide consistency for their workers. The law set standards for all workplaces to follow to ensure a regulated work environment for employees that continue setting compliance...
Wage, hour and labor compliance is tough. If you follow us on LinkedIn, you’ve probably seen us intermittently post about companies required to provide “back pay” to their employees for mishandled overtime hours and or other compliance issues. Sometimes it comes down...
In a previous blog we discussed how working more isn’t always better and the impact that overtime hours have on employee health and productivity. You may have employees who are new to your company or who may have difficulty with work-life balance, and it’s important...
Leaders face all kinds of challenges and demands. Our attention constantly shifts from one item to the next, with crises interrupting our schedules almost daily. As we focus on navigating challenges that come our way, we must also maneuver around several traps that...
Remote work is becoming the norm for many employees. Job hunters continue seeking out jobs offering entirely remote or hybrid accommodations. On one hand, this provides an excellent opportunity for employers to bring on top talent without employee relocation. But...
The US Department of Labor (DOL) announced plans earlier this year to hire at least 100 new wage and hour investigators. This reflects and increase in departmental compliance enforcement efforts. Frankly, every business owner and executive should have this on their...
Let’s face it: no one loves meetings. They often take up a lot of time, they can completely clog our schedules, and attendees often fail to see the value in them. But meetings have the potential to be incredibly productive and valuable if we approach them correctly...
We’ve talked a bit lately about workplace productivity and how relying on meetings can actually reduce productivity. Studies across industries show that company executives are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of meetings they’re required to attend. Sadly, it isn’t just...
In the business world, being “vulnerable” is often viewed as a negative attribute. It’s viewed as soft, naïve, and generally undesirable. But the ability to show vulnerability is arguably the most important characteristic for the modern leader looking to earn the...
Increasing workplace productivity is always a hot topic of conversation. From the invention of the assembly line during the Industrial Revolution to using email instead of snail mail, we are constantly looking for ways to improve processes and get more work done...