Last month, during a zoom staff meeting with one of my clients, several employees expressed concerns about their ability to juggle their office work while kids are learning at home. This is a conversation happening in many workplaces across [...]
Communication is an important element in your employee retention plan. When done well, employee communication creates important touchpoints to keep workers engaged and feeling part of something greater than their job. Corporate communication was traditionally one-sided: the employer was [...]
Did you know that a well-intentioned holiday bonus can turn onto a wage compliance headache? The holidays are time to give hard-working employees a bonus. Monetary bonuses are a great way to express appreciation for contributions made by employees. [...]
I met Lisa Meadows in Florida last winter. I know what you might be thinking and you would be incorrect. We were not spending the season in a warmer climate, although the break was nice! We each spoke at [...]
How employees get paid when business is disrupted depends on their classification. Pay decisions must comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which establishes two categories of employees: exempt and non-exempt. Exemption status also drives eligibility for overtime. [...]