This Is How You Identify A-Players During An Interview

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Over the last 15 years I’ve probably interviewed close to 1,000 people for all sorts of roles. From sales to marketing to engineering to customer service to management and even CEOs and board members. When I started interviewing, I’d estimate my hit rate was right around 50%, which means only 1 in 2 candidates would… read more

Federal, State, or Local Minimum Wage: Which Applies? Posted by HR Solutions Blog Team

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt employees at least $7.25 per hour for all hours worked. However, many states and local jurisdictions have higher minimum wage rates. Employers subject to multiple minimum wage requirements often need to figure out which rate applies. Below we address some common minimum wage questions…. read more

10 FAQs on Minimum Wage, Overtime, & More

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Posted by HR Solutions Blog Team on February 6, 2017 at 9:00 AM During our recent webcast, Compliance Resolutions for a Better 2017, we received a number of questions on overtime, exempt vs. non-exempt status, and pay equity. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions from the event: Overtime Rule: Background: On November 22,… read more

What Makes A Leader?

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What makes someone a leader anyway? Such a simple question, and yet it continues to vex some of the best thinkers in business. We’ve written several books on leadership, and yet it’s a rare thing to actually pause to define leadership. Let’s start with what leadership is not… Leadership has nothing to do with seniority… read more

Tired of wasting time in meetings? Try this

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A friend of mine says people hate meetings because: They don’t start on time.. They don’t finish on time.. What’s in the middle is a waste of time! It’s true–many meetings are a waste of time! Unproductive meetings can cost your business big time. 5 people x 1 hour = 5 hours. Multiply that by everyone’s hourly… read more

7 Myths About Employee Terminations

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The end of the employer-employee relationship is an inevitable part of running a business and requires special care. To help you manage your next employee separation, we address some common misconceptions about the termination process. Myth #1: “At-will” means you can fire an employee for any reason. Fact: While “at-will” employment generally means you can terminate… read more