Recession Causes Employers to Slash Training Budgets A survey of Canadian employers suggests that employers are cutting training budgets drastically to save money. How can you reduce costs and still provide vital training to your workforce? Chained to the Desk? Simple Stretches Can Improve Your Health. Ninety-two percent of our readers spend over half their workday seated. Learn some easy stretches you can do to relieve the neck and back pain that may result. Wage and Hour Settlements Rise 43% in 2009 The top ten private wage and hour settlements under the FLSA totaled $363.6 million, a 43 percent increase from 2008. How can employers limit their liability in this growing area of employment exposure? Will More Small Business Credit Relieve Unemployment? According to a recent survey, small businesses are optimistic although unemployment is at its highest in 27 years. Experts claim the credit crunch is over. Does this mean that small business will begin to add employees? Mike Leach Scores Big with Our Readers We recently asked our readers to take sides in the Mike Leach/Texas Tech controversy. Eighty percent of you sided with the Coach in his dispute with his former employer. |
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February 09, 2010
Spitting Tobacco, Whistling and Other Annoying Co-worker Behavior
A survey describes some irritating conduct in the workplace that may create discomfort for your employees. Learn what others complain about and suggestions on how to manage annoying behavior in your workplace. Read more...
Are Social Networking Sites the New Background Check of Choice?
More than half of employers use social networking sites to hire and fire employees. How will you use the web? Read more...
Smokers Need Not Apply
One hospital will no longer hire smokers. Why are employers telling smokers to go elsewhere, and can your organization do the same? Read more...
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