Although minimum wage in Texas has not changed since 2009 (it is $7.25, which is the Federal Minimum Wage or FMW), companies with operations in multiple states should carefully watch minimum wage developments in order…
Does your company have a blanket policy in place that prohibits employing any convicted felons?Does your company conduct pre-employment background checks that include a history of felony convictions?If you answered yes to either — you…
This is the truth. No lie. Really. I was hiring security people for my company a while back. An item under one resume’s “Skills for the Position” section read: “I was convicted of murder and…
Suggestions for EMPLOYERS hosting a SAFE and fun Holiday Party • Holiday events are meant to reward employees, build camaraderie and provide fun.• Establish a clear company policy that sets expectations regarding employee behavior at sponsored…
Well, sort of.My degree in Marketing did not prepare me for my two careers, Retail Management and Human Resources. However, the college experience did prepare me with — or should I say introduced me to…
Yes! My junior year I enjoyed a marketing class taught by a former VP of Marketing for RJ Reynolds. He knew both theory and practice and used many anecdotal stories from his real world business…
I recently attended a webinar given by the Law Firm of Ogletree Deakins in regards to Ebola and what employers need to know. The presentation described how an employer’s actions could have implications with the…
Before you begin a telecommuting program, ask your management team three questions:1) Does the job lend itself to a telecommuting arrangement?Is your company using a secure cloud system that the worker can log into easily?Does…