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  1. Obama drafts Executive Order on paid sick leave: Who it’ll affect

    Executive Orders are becoming the hallmark of President Obama’s second term. His latest seeks to provide workers with paid sick leave. But it won’t affect all employers?  The latest order, which the DOL is currently reviewing, would require federal contractors and subcontractors to provide thei…Read More

  2. The 5+ Biggest Productivity Killers In The Workplace

    Thanks to smartphones, chatty co-workers and never-ending Twitter feeds, the obstacles that get in the way of actual work are seemingly endless, a CareerBuilder survey indicated. Asked to name the biggest productivity killers in the workplace, employers cited the following: Cell phones/texting: 52%…Read More

  3. A Template For Handling Tricky Workplace Investigation Interviews

    You may have a lot of experience interviewing candidates for open positions, but interviewing employees as part of a workplace investigation is another animal entirely. Bernard J. Bobber of Foley & Lardner LLP authored a guide for HR pros to follow when they need to interview a staff member fol…Read More

  4. The Most Irritating Personality In The Workplace…Is it you?

    If there’s one species of employee managers dread dealing with, it’s the prima donna. Here’s a look at what makes these people tick — and how they can be stopped. Prima donnas are likely the most irritating people in the workforce. They preen, they posture, they bully, they make outrageous d…Read More

  8. 8 Workplace Bully Personality Types To Watch For

    (article via HRMorning.com) Workplace bullies have always been on the scene. But they’re now being recognized as productivity killers and potential legal threats to employers. Some researchers claim one in every three employees will experience bullying at work. And the experts say bullying costs b…Read More

  9. Heads up: ‘Cadillac Tax’ could cost you more than 40%

    (article via HRMorning.com) The IRS just issued its second set of guidance on the ACA’s “Cadillac Tax,” and it’s sure to get mixed reviews from employers offering decent health benefits.  As you know, the ACA’s so-called “Cadillac Tax” will impose a 40% non-deductible excise tax on th…Read More

  10. 5 Ways To Keep Your Top Performers From Being Lured Away

    (article courtesy of HRMorning.com) What’s the biggest threat to retaining talented employees? We have the answer.  It is: How much it would cost them to stay loyal to your company. Generally, employees get a raise of in the neighborhood of 10% to 20% when they switching jobs. Compare that to th…Read More