A few years ago the news was all about Enron and how the “books were cooked”. Today we are going through an economic downturn with a major issue in sub-funded home loans. Many home owners will not only lose their…

Flu is a serious contagious disease. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized for flu complications each year, 20,000 of these are children under 5, and 36,000 people die from flu annually.…

Discussions regarding the Presidential Campaigns seem impossible to avoid. The media is bombarding us with information as this election year there are many “firsts” in our history. Freedom of speech is our right - but is it right to discuss…

In my July company newsletter, the Employer’s Advantage, I highlighted stress and how to deal with it in the workplace. There can’t be anything more stressful in today’s marketplace than coping with an economic downturn. Gas prices are sky high,…

Many HR professionals and training/business coaches tell their clients that they need to check references on all new hires. The problem is that due to the fear of lawsuits, companies are told they should be cautious in giving references. Because…

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…

Those who remember Kermit the Frog’s song, “It isn’t easy being green”, will admit there are challenges for a company who wants to be environmentally responsible.
A direct benefit is that an eco-friendly company will be able to attract and…

Employee retention is one of the key issues facing businesses of all sizes. We know that turnover is expensive - two and a half times an employee’s annual salary - more for a managerial level employee. Many think money is…

Fires in California, tornados throughout the mid-west, flooding in the farm lands and closing in on another hurricane season - welcome to Mother Nature! As a business owner, especially a small business owner, are you ready?
Hurricane Katrina is estimated…

Most companies request that applicants send their r?sum?s to either an email address or a business address because it is a quick and simple way to check skills and qualifications. This information will help you to determine if you wish…