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Work-Life Balance is Good for Business! We often think of work-life balance as something that we can give employees by offering more flexible work schedules, or a holistic benefits package. Instinctively, it seems like giving employees time to manage their lives should help them achieve this elusive balance–which so many experts tell us we need. But is that enough? Flexible work schedules and an eye for work-life balance are good for business. A study last June by the White House Council of economic advisors showed a "significant positive relationship between work-life balance practices and total factor productivity" and recommended that "wider adoption of such policies and practices may well benefit more firms and workers, and the U.S. economy as a whole." Read on. How to Manage Employees to Achieve Great Things Managing employees can be one of your most challenging–and also most rewarding–responsibilities as you move up within a company. When your management works and you see your employees surpass even their own expectations, it's wildly exciting and incredibly fulfilling! Fortunately, you don't need a big budget to inspire your employees. Your management style alone can motivate them to achieve great things. The other side of that coin, though, is that it also has the potential to demotivate them and lead to massive turnover. (After all, as the old saying goes, "Employees join companies and leave managers.") Read on. Mandatory Work Hours During Busy Times Question Can we dictate "mandatory" hours for our exempt and non-exempt employees during busy times? We do not typically require employees to work specific hours (during the evening or on the weekend) but during our busy times we need the extra coverage. Can I do this legally? Answer: Yes! As an employer you may require employees to work a certain number of hours and/or even specific hours of the day or specific days. The Fair Labor Standards Act defines 40 hours as a standard work week, however, it does not put an upper limit on the number of hours you can have your employees work. There are of course, employee relations concerns with such a mandate but from a legal perspective, you can require your employees to work as much as you need and whatever schedule is necessary to meet your business needs. Read on. DOL Extends FMLA Spousal Leave Rights to Same-Sex Spouses in All States On February 23, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division published its final rule regarding the definition of "spouse" under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Specifically, the rule recognizes all lawful same-sex spouses for purposes of FMLA leave, regardless of the couple's state of residence. This final rule takes effect on March 27, 2015. Read more. How to Keep Your "Secret Sauce" In-House No matter how collegial and successful a workplace you have created for your employees, attrition is an inevitable fact of life in business, and in government contracting in particular. And when departing personnel have been privy to hard-won confidential and proprietary company data, the thought of that information falling into the hands of a competitor have caused many a sleepless night for business owners. This article is intended to outline some steps that the prudent executive should take to preserve and protect intangible company assets that could walk out the door on a thumb drive, a CD, or even between the ears of a departing colleague. Read more. |
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> FEATURE ARTICLE Work-Life Balance is Good for Business! > TIP OF THE MONTH How to Manage Employees to Achieve Great Things > Q & A Mandatory Work Hours During Busy Times > LEGAL UPDATES DOL Extends FMLA Spousal Leave Rights How to Keep Your "Secret Sauce" In-House Area Temps, Inc. 1228 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 Toll Free: 1.866.995.JOBS www.areatemps.com |
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