Take steps to curtail workplace gossip and the problems it causes

Gossip means different thing to different people. To some, it refers only to malicious or actionable talk about someone beyond the person’s hearing while...

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Most interns must be paid, but federal law allows certain exceptions

Note: This article was updated with new laws and rules in 2019. Read the post here

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Safe workplace boosts morale and work quality, lessens staff turnover

When employees work in a good, safe environment, they feel that they can make a difference. There are fewer staff absences, less staff turnover and an...

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Though employees generally don’t understand labor law, many assume that they do

Frequently we hear employees claim that the “Labor Board” requires the employer to pay for lunches, provide paid vacations, sick days or other benefits....

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Does Your Company Have an Affordable Care Act Strategy in Place?

As you may know, the employer mandate to provide health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been delayed until 2015 for large companies...

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A lesson in customer service: Analyze what works for your company

A coworker gave me a book on tape to listen to a few weeks ago. I had heard of the company, Zappos, but didn't know much about them or their core values....

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The Affordable Care Act and You: March 31st, and possible extensions

The Affordable Care Act signup period officially ended March 31, 2014. There has been much discussion regarding the extension of this date and a lot of...

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Walking the talk: The benefit of engaging your employees

Getting employees to feel connected and enthusiastic about their job is vital to the productivity of any organization. The most important thing you can do...

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Be prepared for new overtime rule affecting Direct Care Workers

On September 17, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its final rule regarding direct care workers. The change effectively extends overtime...

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Investigating troublesome behaviors and considering the options

When managers call the BCN Human Resources Customer Service Center asking for help with an employee exhibiting troublesome behavior, most want the same...

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