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Wouldn’t it be nice if after you got your business up and running smoothly, it could just stay like that? Us too! However, even with the perfect team you’ve assembled, the marketing plan that promises to score major clients, and a steady and strong foundation of client relationships, life is sure to throw some unpredictable curves your way: your top sales agent wants to go back to school, your accountant retires, your in-house attorney moves. But rather than fall down a rabbit hole of worry and stress, use this time to refocus and recenter on your company’s core mission, vision and values. Click here to learn more!!

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When you’re running at full speed and trying not to trip, it’s often the little things that mess you up. And when it comes to human resources, these gremlins are particularly dangerous when you’re practicing “Accidental HR” – the unplanned, unbudgeted and unsupported business of ‘doing’ HR in a catch-as-catch-can manner, buried under a task list of understandably critical priorities like making payroll, getting more customers and generally running your business. Click here to learn more!!

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It’s that back-to-school time of year and for many of us, school always meant the Three R’s, which stood for “Readin’, Ritin’ and ‘Rithmetic”. However, if you’re managing human resources for a company then the Three R’s might actually stand for “Reporting, Regulations and Requirements” instead. Why? Well, for one thing, it’s time to make sure you’re on top of a number of deadlines and compliance priorities essential to the smooth running of your HR operations. Here are some key reminders you and your team should work on as the fall unfolds: Click here to learn more!!

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You may think you are free and clear of the Hollywood hashtag invasion but… If you have 15 or more employees, you fall under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and several other employment regulations which are overseen by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC.”) Your State most likely has specific regulations as well. For example, as soon as you have four (4) employees in Pennsylvania, you fall under the PA Human Relations Act (“PHRA.”). Click here to learn more!!

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It used to be that “if there was something strange in your neighborhood” (or your workplace), you knew who to call: the Ghostbusters! Not anymore. In 2015, new reporting rules released by the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) may force you to rethink your first steps when an urgent situation arises in the workplace. Click here to learn more!!

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Small business owners often look to top companies for examples of the best practices they should use to manage their own enterprises. In fact, Disney created a whole program called Disney Institute just to teach smaller companies how to adopt the key principles that make Disney such a successful worldwide brand. But sometimes, following in the footsteps of the big players isn’t such a good idea. Click here to learn more!!

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What constitutes work? This may seem like a simple question, but for employers – especially those managing an hourly workforce – the question can become surprisingly tricky. Ever since a 1947 amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the definition of ‘work’ has been a moving target in many ways. Why is this important? Because you are required by law to pay your employees when they are working. And you are not required to pay them when they are not working. Click here to learn more!

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One of the greatest challenges businesses face is to develop an effective process for attracting, recruiting, evaluating and hiring talented employees for the company. Studies show that the number one problem with most job interviews is that the employer talks too much…often reducing the candidate’s contribution down to a few nods and mumbled statements of agreement. Click here to learn more!!

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Personnel files. They’re sort of like school grades and medical records – everyone knows they’re important and that they contain private information, but no one’s really sure who can see them, or when. Considering that personnel files are one of the most critical assets your company maintains, it’s important to take a moment on this question so you know what to do. Click here to learn more!!

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Sounds relaxing, doesn’t it? Do you look forward to the time away from work? Do you recognize how relaxed you will be when you return? Are you ready to tackle those new projects with 110% of your energy and focus? Or, are you like lots of people that worry more about time OUT of the office than they worry about hours IN the office? A majority of employees face their greatest stress during the first few days back from vacation or the few days leading up to a vacation. All the work we attempt to handle in anticipation of our vacation leads to longer hours/extra days. Then, when we return, no one was doing our work while we were out so we have last week’s work to do ALONG WITH this week’s work! Or, worse yet, the blackberry and laptop become just another family member when we’re away. Click here to read the whole story!

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The art of interviewing is more than sitting in front of a potential candidate and firing questions at him or her; it means getting an in depth understanding of a person’s skills, personality, and desire to succeed. The interviewer should know a lot about the person they just spent time with, not just from the questions that are asked, but from the information the interviewee provides during the interview. In general, the person asking the questions should only be speaking about 20 percent of the conversation; the rest of the conversation should come from the interviewee as this is the only way to get to know this candidate that is expressing an interest in joining the company. Click here to learn more!!

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Growth in a small company is exciting. The need to add more employees can bring a sense of fulfillment to the owner and everyone involved in the company. Care needs to be taken when bringing new employees on, however, because not bringing everyone up to speed right away can result in high turnover rates, low efficiency, and productivity issues. Gone are the days of quick, on-the-job training; today the key is to provide onboarding so that every employee feels welcomed and at ease from the very first day. Click here to keep reading!

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You say this, they say that. You think something is obvious, but your employees seem to think otherwise. One of the great challenges in dealing with workplace disputes is that, as the business owner or manager, 99% of issues that arise appear to be cut-and-dried as far as you’re concerned. You tell employees to be on time. You ask them to be courteous to customers. You require them to report certain things accurately and consistently. This should be straightforward, right? Click here to read the whole story!

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It is difficult for employees to reach their full potential without challenging them. Leading and motivating a company according to the mission, values, and desired direction can help employee growth and development. Underutilizing employees can force a company to miss out on large pieces of the puzzle. Understanding the top five ways that employees can be used to their full potential is crucial to any company’s success. Click here to learn more!!

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Respect in the workplace is as crucial as productivity when it comes to the bottom line. Without respect, no manager will succeed, which could mean a company that fails as a result. Respect is a two-way street, but it is one that managers must walk over and over again in order to gain the respect needed to run a quality company. Gaining the respect of fellow employees is not something that comes as a result of a title or paycheck – it is something that is earned through hard work and perseverance. Click here to learn more!!

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Determining exactly what you need and putting it down on paper is like a playbook for a winning football game. It will help you write your recruitment ad, determine the questions you’re going to ask during screenings and interviews, evaluate how the individual has done in the interview, and, ultimately, make your selection. You’re setting yourself up for success, making the hiring process easier, and adding efficiencies into the process. Click here to learn more!!

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“You’re fired.” Sometimes, the reason we don’t terminate someone is that we’re afraid or we don’t want to hurt somebody’s feelings. But remember this, if it’s not a good fit, then it’s best for everyone involved for the working relationship to come to an end. The longer you let it go on, the worse things could get. Click here to read the whole story!!

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