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The unintended consequences of the new overtime rules

Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Proponents of the new regulations argue that many workers being paid a salary ("overtime exempt") between $23,660 and $47,476 are unfairly denied overtime compensation afforded to hourly workers ("nonexempt"). This move is being hailed as a way to put more money in the pockets of low- and middle-income Americans.

Business buzzwords: Baseball loads the bases

Paul Zukowski Communications

Played professionally since 1871 and celebrated as America's "national pastime," baseball and its close cousin softball are as familiar as apple pie to citizens of the USA. So it's no wonder that many figures of speech are derived from the game, including business buzzwords.

Employee rights: What to do when you face a challenge at work

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Having an issue with a co-worker can be a time-consuming, energy-draining, unproductive challenge. Whether you feel like you are being treated unfairly, unprofessionally or both, it can be frustrating and difficult to face personnel problems at work.

Tools make it possible, but people make it happen

Randall Craig Business Management, Services & Risk Management

If there has been one significant change in the area of marketing and engagement, it is the almost complete ubiquity of "programs." Some of them have names everyone knows like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. Others have names like Salesforce, Marketo, Dynamics or iMIS.

How the Internet of Things improves the supply chain

Charles Bell Distribution & Warehousing

You've likely heard of the Internet of Things (IoT) with regard to everyday technologies that can make your life more convenient. For instance, some of the most popularly discussed uses are fitness bands and smart thermostats, both of which can impact your life in a fairly intimate manner. But in a broader sense, the IoT is truly about full, wireless connectivity between devices for the sake of improved efficiency and safety in all walks of life. One application that not a whole lot of people talk about is the IoT's use in company supply and shipping divisions.

Recognizing your weaknesses is a real strength

Betty Boyd Business Management, Services & Risk Management

We are all flawed in one way or another. Most people choose to put an emphasis on their strengths in order to help them succeed. What about your weaknesses? In fact, it is even more essential to understand your weaknesses.

Parking pitfalls for commercial tenants

Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield Retail

Do you have enough parking spaces for your customers, you and your staff? It's a common problem we see with both new and established businesses. Here are a number of factors to consider. First and foremost, what is the availability of parking spaces for your customers? Does it appear that there are there enough stalls for all to use? Where are these parking spaces — in front of, behind or at the side of the building? Stalls located beside or behind the building may not be immediately visible.

10 ways to make sure your STARS don’t quit

Mel Kleiman Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Of all the people on your payroll or staff, how many are truly STARS? Your STARS are all the employees you value most highly because they are Self-motivated, Talented, Accountable, Responsible and Stable. If they should leave you, for whatever reason, it would be a real blow to your organization.

5 signs of a healthy church staff environment

Deborah Ike Religious Community

Serving on a church staff is a different kind of job. It not only involves your time, talent, and work ethic, it also involves your faith and seeing people at their best – and worst. While we’d like to think all churches are a great place to work, some can be quite toxic. Instead of focusing on the negative, I’d like to share the following signs of a healthy environment.

When your co-worker forgets to work

Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Have you ever worked in an office where it seems your co-workers have forgotten the word "work" is in their job description? You know the type: sits around chatting with anyone who will listen, finds reasons to leave the work station and gad about, stretches out a simple 20-minute task to make it last an entire day.

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