Human Resources
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Calculating Overtime – Who Qualifies and How to Calculate Amounts Due
An employer must pay overtime wages to all employees considered non-exempt under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and numerous state laws. Although the FLSA establishes federal guidelines on who qualifies for overtime, when overtime begins and how... -
Can an Employee be Fired over a Social Media Posting?
The majority of cases of social media postings that get employees in trouble have to do with behavior or communications that display poor judgment. The definition of poor judgment can be spelled out as part of a job description... -
Cash Management – A User’s Perspective
Cash management seems simple enough; money comes in, money goes out. However, managing the flows and gathering the right information at the right time is complicated and tricky. Understanding the pitfalls and anticipating Murphy’s Law is both a science... -
Changing Payroll Frequencies – How It Can Be Done 2018
When it comes to changing payroll frequencies, in addition to compliance issues there are issues that deal with timing, systems, and employee earnings and fringe benefit accruals. For example, deciding when to implement the pay frequency change can impact... -
Coaching for Conflict Management – How HR Can Help Employees Manage Small Conflicts on Their Own
Help Create a Climate Where Employees Know How to ‘Fight Their Own Battles’ When Minor Conflicts Arise It is imperative to train supervisors on how to encourage employees to manage their own small conflicts without sending a message that... -
Communicate For Results – Key Strategies for Getting Things Done (SHRM & HRCI Certified Course)
You know that effective communication skills are vital to your success in business—but how much time do you devote to strengthening your abilities? Poor, ineffective communication can have wide-ranging negative consequences: missed deadlines, lost deals, tarnished reputations, workplace conflict,... -
Complying with Employment Record Requirements – A Checklist
How can We Win at Trial Without the Proof: Why Employment Record Keeping is Everything! In this session we will reverse engineer the process. We will look at problems that arise in the courtroom when defence attorneys do not... -
COVID 19: Business and Health Implications, Countermeasures and Opportunities for Organizations
The Chinese characters for “crisis” mean danger and opportunity, and the Coronavirus outbreak is certainly a menace to human health and also the economy. The countermeasures that are being taken to contain it should however reduce it to a... -
COVID-19 Update: Get Ready for the HEROES Act’s OSHA Requirements
The HEROES Act (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act) requires, “Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall, pursuant to section 6 of the Occupational Safety and... -
Creating a Payroll Manual – Putting Your Procedures into Writing
Payroll is no exception to the influence of technology. Payroll departments everywhere are being tasked to do more payroll tasks with fewer resources and by leveraging the power of technology. Today, the day to day payroll tasks are getting... -
Creating an Innovation Culture to Drive Growth
5 Different Successful Case Studies from Fortune 500 Corporate Innovation Leaders: There is one case study from the oil industry and four case studies from the medical industry leaders in Innovation. Each of these different Innovation Leaders takes a... -
Criminal Background Checks in the Hiring Process
Most of your employees are likely to be honest, reliable employees. At the same time, hiring employees always involves at least some risks. Are they honest? Are they reliable? Are you, your employees and the public safe if you... -
Dealing with Toxic People
Interaction with people who make a conversation or situation toxic can be a touch challenge in personal life. It’s worse, especially in a professional setting. One challenge is managing the psychological impact it has on us. The other more... -
Decoding Personality – Building Effective Workplace Relationships Through DiSC Styles
Communication is a two-way process to exchange information and ideas. We communicate to elicit some type of response. Some examples of a response could be more knowledge, a specific action, or some type of emotion. Do you have a... -
Detecting and Deterring Payroll Fraud – Proven Practices and Procedures
Making sure the companies have accurate financial statements to reduce unnecessary fraudulent transactions that cost companies thousands of dollars each year. Understand how payroll frauds occur and how to design and implement internal controls/tools to help prevent and detect... -
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Develop Influence – Get Results Without Authority
The ability to influence others without relying on formal authority – whether you have it or not – is within your reach, but first you must understand what influence really is and commit to doing what is necessary to...
