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Nepotism in the Workplace: An Organizational Advantage or an Impediment to a Healthy Workplace Culture

Most employees have heard of the term, “Nepotism” but unless they have worked in an organization where it created a problem, they may not comprehend the significance of having an organizational policy for it. Nepotism refers to giving deserved or undeserved benefits such as a job or a promotion to a friend or relative, instead … more »

Flexible Work Arrangements

Is your organization looking to increase productivity? Flexible work arrangements may be one of the “keys” to the success of increased productivity. However, which one is “right’ for your organization? This is a question that must be asked as baby boomers (individuals born between 1946 and 1964) and Gen X (individuals born between 1965 and … more »

Creating a Personal Appearance in the Workplace Policy

Most employers intend to uphold an image the represents their organization in a positive way. Employees’ personal appearance while they are representing the organization may have a direct impact not only on the image of the organization, but also the success of the organization. Personal appearance in the workplace standards vary from uniforms to suits … more »

What Not to Ask of an Applicant or Candidate During the Hiring Process

As the economy improves and employers learn that they are not able to do more with fewer employees and/or high performers are leaving to go to what they perceive as a better job, the hiring process begins. As such, hiring managers need to be aware of what they may or may not ask of an … more »

Small Business Hiring Best Practices

Many small business owners and executives will attest to the fact that hiring poor performing employees has a much greater impact within a small business than it does on a larger organization with a greater number of employees. For instance, if a small business has ten employees and one of them is underperforming, that’s 10% … more »

Employer Considerations for Unexpected Workplace Closures Due to Inclement Weather

In bygone days, many workplaces held a policy, whether clearly articulated or unspoken, that business operations must never shut down. However, in recent years, as employer obligations toward employees have grown, and employee-friendly workplaces have become more popular, employers have begun to re-think their “always open” policies during inclement weather. Of course, when a blizzard … more »

Understanding the Unemployment Claims Process in Indiana

Unemployment compensation is a benefit that provides short-term assistance to individuals who are eligible according to state laws. To an unemployed person, unemployment insurance benefits may be a lifeline to survive in the midst of an uncertain period of time in his or her life. However, the term “unemployment” often evokes a sense of unease … more »

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overview – Part III

This is the third and final article of three that will focus on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the requirements of employers. The first article focused on what employers and employees are required to comply with in accordance with the regulations of the FLSA and the second article focused on the specific exemption … more »

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overview – Part II

This is the second article of three that will focus on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the requirements of employers. While the first article focused on which employers and employees are required to comply with in accordance with the regulations of the FLSA. The second article will focus on the exemption classifications and … more »

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overview – Part I

This is the first article of three that will focus on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the requirements of employers with regards to the payment of overtime. This article will focus on what employers and employees are required to comply with in accordance with the regulations of the FLSA. The second article will … more »

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