Banning inquiries into applicant salary histories Banning inquiries into applicant salary histories Thursday, September 29, 2016 There is a growing line of thought that salary history of applicants is not relevant when negotiating salaries of new hires. In fact, the pundits believe that applicant salaries should be set based on market value determined by others with similar experience in the job being hired into... Read more
House to vote on overtime rule House to vote on overtime rule Thursday, September 29, 2016 On Sept. 29, the House will vote on a bill introduced by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) that would delay by six months the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) overtime rule, which is set to take effect in December 2016. However, even if Congress approves the measure, the bill still faces a near-certain... Read more
How to increase your "customer profitability" How to increase your "customer profitability" Thursday, September 29, 2016 Four strategies to help you maximize the customer profitability of your small business. Read more
For inexperienced workers, job training should start before hiring For inexperienced workers, job training should start before hiring Wednesday, September 28, 2016 This is a guide on how to coach your applicants as they come in, as well as the workers you already have, to make sure they end up in positions that they’re well-suited for. Read more
Two common staffing challenges in the service industry, and how to solve them Two common staffing challenges in the service industry, and how to solve them Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Success in business starts with the people you hire. A poor approach to staffing can work against the growth and financial stability of your store or restaurant. Read more