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 for your staff and how … Read more about Dealing with Death in the Workplace
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 good … Read more about Good Wishes
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 of … Read more about Heed Minimum Wage Rules or Else
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 … Read more about Social Media in Hiring Decisions
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), … Read more about The Sharing Economy — What It Means to Your Business
Considerations in Employing Seniors
For many seniors, golf and travel take a back seat to work. SeniorCare found that as of 2012 18.5% of those age 65 and older were still working or … Read more about Considerations in Employing Seniors
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. … Read more about Being Grateful: A Business Perspective
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 … Read more about Net Neutrality: For It or Agin’ It?
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 part in … Read more about Let’s Talk Federal Regulations
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 … Read more about Gearing Up for New Workers’ Comp Rules
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 creating … Read more about Preparing Your Workplace for Flu Season
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 … Read more about Economy Better but Small Businesses Aren’t Hiring
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 … Read more about It’ll Never Happen to You, But What if it Does?
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 … Read more about Business as Benefactor to Workers and Government
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 boys, act like it by avoiding … Read more about 5 Business Practices That Make You Look Small
