What Tips Does Marissa Mayer Have for HR Managers in the New Year?
While she works for a “Silicon Valley” company, the Yahoo CEO’s experiences (some would say exploits) over the past year offer some lessons and some challenges for every HR manager. The act that gained...
View ArticleDr. Spock Was Wrong! Disobedient Kids WILL Be Successful in Life
Have you ever been at a store and witnessed someone else’s child having a complete meltdown over something they want, but their parents won’t give in and get it for them? And you think to yourself,...
View ArticleTrump’s Over-the-Top Political Incorrectness Could Take Him to the White House
I must say, I’m marveling at the three-ring circus the Republican primary has become. P.T. Barnum, the famous American showman and founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, has been credited with...
View ArticleTrump’s Behavior Would Create a Nightmare in any Workplace
Like a moth to the flame, I’m going to revisit the subject of none other than Donald Trump. You can’t ignore that he is THE story right now. There’s no doubt that when it comes to Trump, emotions run...
View ArticleYahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s New Year ‘Tips’ for HR Managers
The act that gained her the most notoriety was her rule that all employees must report to work at the physical office—no more telecommuting. The move was met with disapproval in many quarters (although...
View ArticleWho Would Make a Better Boss? Hillary or Donald?
Citizens across the United States are preparing to cast their ballot on Tuesday, November 8 and bring an end to what has been a very contentious Presidential election. While there are dozens of foreign...
View ArticlePresident Trump’s Communication Style Offers Valuable Lessons for Managers
Love him or hate him, it’s hard to deny that Donald Trump has communicated differently than any other U.S. presidential candidate, president-elect, and now president. And his communication style has...
View ArticleTrump’s behavior would create a nightmare in any workplace
by Dan Oswald Like a moth to the flame, I’m going to revisit the subject of none other than Donald Trump. You can’t ignore that he is THE story right now. There’s no doubt that when it comes to Trump,...
View ArticleTexas AFL-CIO seeks to join fight to save overtime rules
A group of labor organizations is attempting to save the new overtime rules from almost certain death under the Trump administration. The Texas AFL-CIO on December 9 moved to join a lawsuit challenging...
View ArticlePresident Trump’s communication style offers valuable lessons for managers
by Dan Oswald Love him or hate him, it’s hard to deny that Donald Trump has communicated differently than any other U.S. presidential candidate, president-elect, and now president. And his...
View ArticlePresident Trump’s growing pains could benefit from business lessons
by Dan Oswald If he has learned one lesson in his four months as president, Donald Trump has certainly discovered that the scrutiny he receives as the “leader of the free world” and one of the most...
View ArticleIvanka Trump, senators advance ideas on paid family leave
by Tammy Binford As the idea to make paid family leave mandatory continues to gain attention, employers may be wondering what various paid leave proposals might mean for their businesses. A June 20...
View ArticleBrowning-Ferris reversal calls end to uncertainty on joint employment
Employers confused over what constitutes joint employment have seen the confusion largely cleared up, thanks to a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision issued December 14. The 3-2 decision...
View ArticlePresident Trump’s Communication Style Offers Valuable Lessons for Managers
Love him or hate him, it’s hard to deny that Donald Trump has communicated differently than any other U.S. presidential candidate, president-elect, and now president. And his communication style has...
View ArticlePresident Trump’s Growing Pains Could Benefit from Business Lessons
If he has learned one lesson in his four months as president, Donald Trump has certainly discovered that the scrutiny he receives as the “leader of the free world” and one of the most powerful people...
View ArticleSleep Affects the Working World
Workers aren’t getting enough sleep—and it’s not good for the workplace. Besides the detrimental effects to wellness, a lack of sleep contributes to poor decision making. Part of the problem is...
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