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Archive for September, 2008

Is it Time for FlexTime?

What employee program can you implement that has long-lasting benefits for both you and your employees and at the same time raises productivity and motivation, and reduces stress and absenteeism? You guessed right…it’s FLEX-TIME!
Flex-time is an alternative working arrangement which allows employees to set variable working hours in contrast to their traditional work schedule within […]

Every organization strives to develop a winning team. And how can a team win without an effective coach? Great coaching techniques are required not only on the field, but in the workplace as well. In fact, a company’s success is directly related to its ability to build high-performing teams that produce winning results.Coaching helps employees […]

HR411 won the VBrick “Internet Company of the Year” award at the Connecticut Technology Council’s Innovation Pipeline awards ceremony on Tuesday night. You can read more about the CTC and other award winners here.

In the midst of employment-related lawsuits, many employers find themselves defenseless against wrongful termination claims filed by former employees. However, there are ways in which employers can be diligent in thwarting off legal liability. A large part of protecting themselves from lawsuits involves examining their current termination procedures and taking a proactive approach to decrease […]

With the school year back in full swing, now is the perfect time to think about hiring student interns. Internships offer students an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience. They also allow employers to work with enthusiastic students that often bring fresh perspectives and valuable insights.Although there are a multitude of benefits that come from […]

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the government agency that is responsible for regulating discrimination and harassment in the workplace. One of the primary roles of the EEOC is to enforce federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, and disability.In order to assess the level of diversity […]