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| Minimum Wage Poster: Keep It Current |
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The federal boost in the minimum wage on July 24...means every employer must display a new poster showing the new federal minimum wage information. For weeks now employers have been getting alarming notices, by mail and by e-mail, warning that they must buy new posters or risk heavy fines for failing to display new posters. Should alarm bells be ringing in your head over these notices? Click "Full Article." |
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| Many Employees Not Engaged in Their Work |
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Many people in the workplace are simply present at work...but not emotionally engaged and committed. That's the conclusion of an extensive review of studies on the extent of employee engagement and the impact of employees' non-engagement in their jobs. Findings showed employee engagement levels ranging from 21 percent to 52 percent of the U.S. workforce. What's the impact of employee engagement – or lack of engagement – on a business's success? Click "Full Article." |
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| New Tax Law: Who Wins and Who Loses? |
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A new law, signed by President Bush on May 25, increases the minimum wage and provides businesses some important tax breaks to help offset the cost. That's the good news. The bad news is that the legislation includes a number of revenue raisers to finance the tax breaks. Unfortunately, some families saving money in the names of their children will pay the price. Click "Full Article" for details of what the changes could mean for your business and personal finances.
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| Questions and Answers About Overtime |
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The definition of exempt employees and the rules governing overtime pay changed in 2004. If your business misclassifies employees or fails to pay overtime to nonexempt employees, you could owe substantial fines and back wages. To find out how the law applies to your staff members, read the "Full Article."
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| Can't Afford Raises? What to Do... |
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When your top performers want more money...but you can't afford raises...what to do? Start by analyzing your own management skills. For 8 tips, click "Full Article."
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| Cynical Employees Made, Not Born |
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All your efforts to motivate employees are a waste of your time...if you’re trying to motivate employees who are cynical. Important studies of cynical employees conclude that they’re not born that way. So what happened? For answers, click "Full Article."
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