Networking: “Do I have to?” “No – But Here is Why You Should?”
Welcome to our latest blog, where I’m going to talk about the art of networking. You know… that thing us business folks do to make connections with other business folks …
Dealing with Harassment in the Workplace
Dealing with harassment in the workplace isn’t easy. Harassment can destroy the victim’s mental health as well as affect coworkers who witness and do not appreciate the harassment. This can …
Illinois Human Rights Act Amendments
There were three key changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act, effective January 1, 2020. The three key changes are as follows: Expanded prohibition of harassment and discrimination Requires …
Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that requires employers to pay ALL employees overtime if they work more than 40 hours per week UNLESS an employee …
How to Build a Business-Worthy Resume
Whether you’re looking for a job or a business looking to hire, you should be looking for business-worthy resumes. If you’re looking to build one, it’s super easy. If you’re …
Eliminating High Turnover: Part 2
The next phase in employee retention is onboarding. Bringing on a new employee should be an event. You are welcoming a new person into a team/family environment. It is easy …
Eliminating High Turnover: Part 1
High employee turnover is an issue as old as time throughout business. High turnover is not owned by a single industry; it is pervasive throughout businesses worldwide. Most high turnover …
6 Critical Rules to Avoid a Hiring Debacle
We all have heard horror stories about how expensive hiring the wrong employee can be. My good friend with a very niche recruiting agency told me that the cost of …
Why Spend Time Creating an Effective New Hire Onboarding Program?
New hire onboarding sets up the trajectory for individual members of a company, so it has quite a significant impact on the trajectory of your company as a whole. An …
Hiring in a Deep Labor Pool
The economy of the past few years has created a great number of obstacles for small business owners. As an advisor to owners and managers across the country, advice on …