With gas prices surpassing $4.00 a gallon, it’s hard to imagine how employees are working for anything other than gas itself. Due to these sky-rocketing prices, many employers are beginning to implement various programs or incentives to help ease the burden. Programs such as commuter assistance, flexible work arrangements, and public transportation discounts are easy […]

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Independent contractors – also know as consultants, contractors, or freelancers - can provide much needed expertise when a specialized project needs to be completed or when you don’t have the resources to get the job done through the use of your existing staff. Independent contractors are usually professionals or trade persons, and many possess a […]

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It’s a fact: Employment-related lawsuits are on the rise. Businesses of all sizes need to proactively take steps to reduce the likelihood of having to take on a claim. Reliable and fast background checks run on potential employees can help prevent […]

Employee orientation programs are integral to the foundation of a business. A proper orientation program helps new hires to feel welcome and committed to staying with your company for the long-haul. Many times, though, orientation programs can be very dry and boring. If your company is far from dull, the last impression you’d want to […]

With most students out of school, or about to finish classes for the summer, now is the time many teenagers begin to look for summer work. Typically these workers find jobs in retail, in the restaurant and hospitality industry, at summer camps, and even in an administrative capacity. Whatever the role, when employing workers under […]

With the rise in popularity of social networking websites, such as MySpace and Facebook as well as an increase of personal information being posted on Internet blogs and message boards, employers need to think about the implications to their business. While it’s impossible to ban employees from using social networking websites, you can restrict the […]