With Labor Day on the way and summer behind us, employers and employees alike look forward to a long weekend holiday. It's so easy to motivate your employees to get their work done before a long holiday weekend. The good feeling of self appreciation … [Read more...] about How to Re-motivate Employees Back to Work After A Holiday Weekend?
Archives for August 2008
Quality Customer Service During a Recession Insures Customer Loyalty!
Do you have any idea the cost difference between getting a new customer compared to retaining a current customer? It costs 5 times as much to bring in a new customer, than to keep an existing one, as we all know. Now is time to ensure loyalty with … [Read more...] about Quality Customer Service During a Recession Insures Customer Loyalty!
Age Discrimination Lawsuits Carry Great Financial Penalties
Image via Wikipedia The Supreme Court's ruling in Smith v. City of Jackson, Mississippi, has upheld the notion that persons who sue for age discrimination do not need to prove that an employer intentionally discriminated based on age. Instead, a … [Read more...] about Age Discrimination Lawsuits Carry Great Financial Penalties
Sexual Harassment Suits – Not Just Limited to Big Business
The liabilities of a sexual harassment suit are not just limited to big business. Employers of 15-100 employees can be liable for up to $50,000 in compensatory and punitive damages, and management personnel can also be sued personally for sexual … [Read more...] about Sexual Harassment Suits – Not Just Limited to Big Business
Top 10 List to Avoid Litigation
Many employers are looking for tips and advice to survive the maze of employment issues that come with having employees. While there are many important factors to consider, the following is my Top 10 List of ways to avoid litigation. Take a good … [Read more...] about Top 10 List to Avoid Litigation
New Justice Department Guidelines – Discrimination during Employment Verification
All employers are required to make certain that their workers are authorized to work in the United States. The Justice Department has recently issued guidelines to make certain that employers are not using the verification process to discriminate … [Read more...] about New Justice Department Guidelines – Discrimination during Employment Verification
I-9 Violations Bring Stiff Penalties
Employers can face stiff penalties for I-9 violations which include substantial fines and also debarment from government contracts. Penalties can be imposed for hiring unauthorized workers as well as simply for committing paperwork violations even if … [Read more...] about I-9 Violations Bring Stiff Penalties
Avoiding Layoffs in a Down Economy
Everyone is feeling the pain of the poor economy, particularly small businesses. Keeping your valued employees is especially critical at this time. You can't afford to alienate your customers by eliminating employees and diminishing customer service. … [Read more...] about Avoiding Layoffs in a Down Economy
Training Employees in a Tight Economy
Unfortunately, in a tight economy the first item to be slashed on the company budget are training programs, when in actuality training should be increased. One reason you should be looking to increase your training dollars is that you want to retain … [Read more...] about Training Employees in a Tight Economy