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LBMC, an accounting firm and professional services organization in Tennessee, has released its first annual Business Outlook Survey Report, which is full of information to help you plan for the coming year.
By Kyla Stott-Jess Over the last month, the Canadian news media has devoted significant time to covering the Jian Ghomeshi scandal. Aside from the celebrity gossip factor, the story has had such staying power because it touches on so many controversial issues—BDSM (Bondage & Discipline / Domination & Submission / Sadism & Masochism), sexual consent, […]
In part one of this article, we uncovered four “deadly sins” of recruiting and offered ways to fix these bad habits. Today, we’ll look at three more sins and how you can stop your recruiters from “committing” them.
More of the provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have been officially implemented this year, and organizations still have many questions as to which rules and regulations apply to them. With wellness programs becoming more common, some wonder if they are governed by the ACA (and if so, what they need to train for). […]
An eligible employee’s daughter has been diagnosed with cancer at age 19. The daughter’s cancer would meet the Americans with Disabilities Act’s definition of disability. Even if the daughter’s cancer goes into remission, it will continue to meet the ADA’s definition of disability because the active condition substantially limits a major life activity—normal cell growth.
by Celeste Duke In the movie Glengarry Glen Ross, Blake is a trainer sent by corporate to motivate a sales team. In addition to offering helpful gems like the acronym ABC to remind the salesmen that they should “always be closing,” he repeatedly berates them and calls them names while bragging about his own success. […]
With the July 4th weekend upon us, it’s worth noting how much the Declaration of Independence changed the nation—and the world. In the spirit of Independence Day, ask yourself, How do I manage change at my organization? In today’s Advisor, we provide a few do’s and don’ts surrounding the issue. Here are some facts about […]
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. could be facing substantial back pay fines and other remedies related to a federal complaint alleging it violated its employees’ rights with its response to organized strikes in 14 states that called for higher wages and other worker benefits. The National Labor Relations Board consolidated complaint alleged that Wal-Mart violated […]
One of the first things that come to mind when figuring out how much to pay someone in an executive role is either conducting or purchasing a market study. However, there are several other things that must be completed first.
Policy—you deal with it in human resources every single day. Are you keeping your practices up to date? Are they being consistently and fairly applied within the organization? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out!