Tag: business

More Tips on Executive Presence

Today’s article represents an expansion of content from two HRDA articles. In those articles, we heard from Jennifer Lee, an expert on executive presence for women. You can check out those articles here and here.

Don’t Let A Bad Employee Bring Everyone Down

We’ve all heard the quote, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” I’m a firm believer in this. Life’s too short to toil away in a job you hate. So, I’ve always encouraged my kids to pursue their passions and then figure out how to […]

Is a HIPAA Audit Coming Soon to a Workplace Near You?

By BLR Legal Editor Jennifer Carsen, JD As a part of its continued efforts to assess compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has begun a round of audits of covered entities and their business […]

Are You Compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley

Yesterday’s Advisor presented the first five tips about information protocols related to Sarbanes-Oxley; today’s issue presents the final five:

There Is Too Much Work: Let’s Get an Unpaid Intern

The idea of hiring an unpaid “Intern” might be just what you are looking for. Who doesn’t want a capable worker whom you don’t have to pay? Better slow down, things are not as they seem.

Pros and Cons of Using Employment Contracts

Does your organization use formal employment contracts? An employment contract is an agreement, signed by both parties, that outlines the terms of the employee-employer relationship. It usually includes things like: