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Dealing with Death in the Workplace
No one likes to talk about death, but it's a reality that could intrude in any company at any time. What does a death mean ... -
Good Wishes
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Today is a federal holiday in the U.S. and a religious holiday for many people around the world. It’s a time to express ... -
Heed Minimum Wage Rules or Else
That was the message from Labor Secretary Perez in a December 4 speech at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department ... -
Social Media in Hiring Decisions
Follow @BarbaraWeltman You may be able to discover the “real” person applying for a job with you by viewing the person’s postings on social media ... -
The Sharing Economy -- What It Means to Your Business
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Technology has enabled people to share homes (Airbnb), rides (e.g., Lyft, Sidecar, cars (e.g., RelayRides, Getaround), bicycles (e.g., CycleHop), home wifi networks (e.g., ... -
Considerations in Employing Seniors
For many seniors, golf and travel take a back seat to work. The Administration on Aging found that as of 2012 18.5% of those age ... -
Being Grateful: A Business Perspective
Follow @BarbaraWeltman On this Thanksgiving Day, there are many things to be grateful for. Family, friends, good health, and freedom top my list. Thinking about ... -
Net Neutrality: For It or Agin’ It?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman There’s been a lot of media attention lately to the issue of net neutrality. Essentially, net neutrality means that Internet service providers of ... -
Let’s Talk Federal Regulations
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Red tape can be a nightmare, right? But it may be scarier to see how regulations are made. That’s my view after taking ... -
Gearing Up for New Workers' Comp Rules
When it comes to workers' compensation, employers face two issues: handling the cost of this insurance coverage and managing government-mandated recordkeeping responsibilities. New reporting and ... -
Preparing Your Workplace for Flu Season
Follow @BarbaraWeltman October is the start of the flu season, which generally runs through March. Steps you take now can go a long way in ... -
Economy Better but Small Businesses Aren’t Hiring
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Various economic indicators continue to show that the U.S. economy is getting stronger: GDP is up, unemployment claims are down. How is this ... -
It’ll Never Happen to You, But What if it Does?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Dramatic traumatic events, like the Oklahoma beheading at the Vaughn Foods front office on September 25, is not likely to happen in your ... -
Business as Benefactor to Workers and Government
Follow @BarbaraWeltman A century ago, businesses' contract with workers was simple: Workers put in a certain number of hours (albeit what would be excessive in ... -
5 Business Practices That Make You Look Small
Even though you're a small business, you don't want to act small. If you want the public to view you as one of the big ... -
Don’t Waste Your Time and Effort
Follow @BarbaraWeltman As business owners, we’re busy people and must make every minute, and every dollar, count. We know that certain business goals are commendable, ... -
9/11 Is a Current Event
Follow @barbaraweltman While the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon happened 13 years ago, it’s not ancient history. With what’s going on ... -
How Much Money Does It Take to Start a Business in America Today?
With Labor Day behind us, some people may be thinking that being a worker is not as rewarding as being a business owner. They may ...
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