Gainsharing or Profit Sharing? Choose the Right Tool for Your Organization – Part 1

Many people who confuse Profit Sharing and Gainsharing view them as being one in the same. Employees have an opportunity to earn a financial reward under both approaches, but that is where... Read more »

COBRA Health Insurance Subsidy Extended Again

The COBRA health insurance subsidy has been extended once again. The extension was signed into law by President Obama on March 2, 2010 when he signed H.R. 4691, the Temporary Extension Act of 2010.... Read more »

Employers May Need to Monitor Compliance of Business Associates with HITECH Act

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is commonly known for its provisions designed to stimulate a flagging economy. However, the Act's Title XIII (known as the "Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical... Read more »

20 Ways Your Independent Contractor Might Be an Employee

Last month, the IRS began its first comprehensive audit of employment tax issues in over 25 years. The IRS will audit 6000 companies in total over the next three years. The main issues to... Read more »

2010 H-1Bs Gone: Time to Start Planning for 2011

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the 65,000 H-1B cap for the 2010 fiscal year (FY 2010) was reached on December 21 (click here for more information). The annual limit for new... Read more »

Are You a Controller, Enabler or Leader?

Do you empower the people you work and live with or do you enable and control them?  If you want to increase productivity, happiness and time in the day to complete your own... Read more »

Four Corporate Vision Barriers That You Can Overcome

When it comes to leadership excellence there is little that is more important than setting the strategic tone and vision of the team or organization. Unfortunately, the execution of that vision is... Read more »

How to Provide Exceptional Customer Satisfaction at Work and Home

With the abundance of choices in today's environment, providing exceptional customer service is a must if an organization wants to gain the competitive advantage and increase sales or if a person wants to... Read more »

OSHA Changes Its Mind – Again

On January 29, 2010, OSHA published a proposed rule to revise its 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses. The proposed revision would restore a column dedicated to tracking musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). OSHA announced that... Read more »

Ruling Highlights Need for Confidentiality of Medical Information Disclosed During Test Review

An applicant who was not hired after testing positive for drugs used to control his epilepsy was permitted to proceed with his lawsuit asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act because there were factual... Read more »