Just How Bad Is Your Work Affected by Lack of Sleep?
We all know that lack of sleep can impact your day, and if you’re unsure, just ask any parent with a newborn child! But how badly does sleep deprivation really impact your day?
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Radical Shifts Coming for Management—Will You Be Prepared?
Marcus Buckingham, well-known and respected speaker and author of books such as Now Break All the Rules and Stand Out shared three radical shifts that are coming for management.
In honor of Labor Day, some time sheet tips to beat FLSA off-the-clock claims
Ah, Labor Day. Family barbecues, a trip to the beach, your last chance to wear white, time spent napping and binging on Netflix, or just a simple day of relaxation. However you spent the long weekend, I hope you enjoyed some rest from your labors. As an employment lawyer and a mother, the word “labor” […]
Does Female Risk Aversion Impact Career Advancement?
One of the traits that sets successful entrepreneurs apart from others is their appetite for risk. While risk obviously opens one up to failures, it’s also often the case that those willing to take greater risks are more likely to receive greater rewards—including financial rewards.
When and How to Execute the Perfect Workshop Training
Ineffective training costs employers a whopping $13.5 million per year per 1,000 employees. And this is mainly due to training content that is uninspired and doesn’t truly resonate with employee learners.
Missing Participants Errors Now Top DOL, IRS Audit Focus, Nudging Out Late Payroll Deposits, Winston & Strawn Says
Federal agency audits are never far from the minds of employer retirement plan sponsors and their third-party administrators (TPAs), but knowing which recurring errors and internal controls most interest the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) right now can be helpful in avoiding or preparing for such inquiries.
Want to Be a Great Leader? Be an Influencer, Not Just a Doer
Today’s leaders typically ascended to their roles after demonstrating their ability to do the work and deliver results. But upon rising to a supervisory position, too many leaders fail to make a shift that’s increasingly critical in the modern workplace: They haven’t evolved from doers to influencers. Traditional, top-down leadership is no longer viable given […]
How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In
Corporate culture and leadership expert Gayle Watson reviews How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In, the newest book by Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t and Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies author Jim Collins. I just finished reading Jim Collins’ new book, […]
Notice Deadline Nears for South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Law
South Carolina employers are facing a September 14 deadline to provide notice to applicants and employees related to the new South Carolina Pregnancy Accommodations Act (SCPAA).
Customer Contact Info May Be Trade Secret, Georgia Federal Court Rules
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia recently decided a case involving trade secrets and restrictive covenants after a former employee took a customer contact list with him when he left to work with a competitor. The court’s ruling serves as an important reminder for employers.