Human resources, once considered only to be important to big businesses, has been playing an increasingly critical role in the success of today's small business. Savvy business owners and executives realize that... Read more »

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the "Stimulus Bill") immediately expanded the group health plan coverage continuation obligations applicable to group health plans covered by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation... Read more »

How much time do managers really spend with their staff?  I'll bet very little.  What affect does that have on the workforce?  Do you as a manager show your staff love? Love, Inspire,... Read more »

If you think that treating people with respect is too touchy-feely for the workplace, think again.  Respect in the workplace is a powerful motivator, and disrespect in the workplace is a powerful demotivator. ... Read more »

Managing Performance is the function of measurement of advancement, of an establishment, towards a coveted goal. It is the measurement, analysis and optimization of resources to furnish a service to a level... Read more »

On January 29, President Barack Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. This law applies to discriminatory pay complaints and remedies under several current laws, including Title VII of the Civil... Read more »

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It's one of the signature conditions of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and by many accounts, a great deal of returning service members will be coping with... Read more »

As we continue to adapt to the downturn, there are a number of factors around the valuation of companies that are coming into play and, in the end, motivating leaders to re-value... Read more »

Recent events have created confusion for employers trying to correct problems identified in the Social Security Administration No-Match letters, as well as to comply with Form I-9 requirements.  Regulations on these topics are... Read more »