Understanding the differences and the nuance between exempt vs. non-exempt time off requests could save your company time, money, and a potentially costly lawsuit. The rules and regulations governing exempt vs. non-exempt employees and their specific rights under the law are governed under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Time Off Requests Understanding … Read more
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Understanding the basic features of your company phone is an essential skill for all employees. The company, corporate, or office phone is your gateway to connecting with your fellow colleagues and coworkers. It makes communication easier and more efficient and removes barriers to resolution. Learning how to use an office phone is one of the … Read more
What is Volunteer Time Off? As the corporate environment shifts to younger generations and adults, so too do certain priorities and concerns. These younger generations, including Millennials and Gen Z’ers, are more likely to say that it matters to them whether or not a business gives back to the local community. This shift to more … Read more
Chairing A Meeting Effectively Meetings are the lifeblood of businesses. They are a great way to collaborate, to share information, and to provide updates. However, meetings with no guidance, no agenda, or no chairperson can prove to be both ineffective and detrimental to progress. Chairing a meeting effectively requires a meeting chairperson who has a … Read more
Corporate Town Hall Meetings Corporate town hall meetings are one of the best ways to gather all employees and discuss the happenings within the organization. They provide executive leadership the opportunity to interact with their employee and staff and present a forward outlook of the company. In addition, executive leadership is given the opportunity to … Read more
Employer-Employee Relationship No relationships in our lives is ever cut-and-dry. Whether it’s the relationship you have with your significant other, your parents, your siblings, your children, or you friends, these relationships take commitment and effort to work. That’s why there is so much emphasis on the importance of employer-employee relationship. When both the employer and … Read more
Employee Retention Is Important Employee retention is important, it is perhaps the most important metric that a business owner can measure on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Employee retention is one of the only metrics that can be directly correlated with business success, revenue, customer satisfaction, employee morale, and business cost. Every successful business … Read more
Great Skip Level Meeting Questions Skip level meetings are a pivotal part of any successful organization. They allow for a more clear, open, and transparent level of communication between management and employees. Done correctly and often, skip level meetings can enhance working relationships and foster new growth and opportunity. However, in order to have an … Read more
5 Ways to Succeed in the Corporate World There are a plethora of ways to succeed in the corporate world. It doesn’t and isn’t difficult. You’ll succeed in corporate with some perseverance, initiative, and self-advocacy. You can succeed in the corporate world by being a team-player and working with you colleagues. Let’s face it, most … Read more
If you’ve ever wandered the streets of New York in the early morning, you will notice men and women dressed in suits and ties cramming into packed subway trains. While observing them rushing to office buildings spread throughout the city, you may have wondered what it is that they all do and how they landed … Read more