110: How To Interview Like A Pro – Part 3
If I was the candidate and had a few interviews lined up, and one of them sent me a pre interview guide, I would look at that employer a lot more favorably. In part 1, on episode 107, we learned how to prepare for the interview and in part 2 on episode 108 we learned how…
View full episode109: Unemployment Insurance
Far too often employers just ignore unemployment insurance claims and don’t provide a response to the agent handling the case. Today I wanted to talk about managing unemployment insurance claims and how this often overlooked aspect of your business can cost you big time down the road if it is ignored. Keeping control of your labor…
View full episode108: How To Interview Like A Pro – Part 2
Asking the right interview questions will dramatically improve the effectiveness and you’ll look like a pro! In the last episode we learned about the preparation phase of the interview and on this episode we’ll learn about coming up with the interview questions. One thing I forgot to mention on the last episode is you should call…
View full episode107: How To Interview Like A Pro – Part 1
Prepare so you don’t screw up the interview and scare away a great employee. Practice makes perfect, right? So how are you supposed to become an expert interviewer? It’s not like you’re hiring someone every day, or week, or even month for that matter. It’s hard to become a professional interviewer when you don’t have the opportunity…
View full episode106: The Equal Pay Train Arrives In Puerto Rico After Brief Stop In Philadelphia
A new breed of state equal pay laws have been passed, and now Puerto Rico has joined the likes of California, New York, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Labor Transformation & Flexibility Act: The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico passed a major labor law reform bill earlier this year called the Labor Transformation & Flexibility Act. There were…
View full episode105: Tip Credit & FICA Tip Credit
Seven states do not allow for a tip credit. If you are in the restaurant or hospitality industries, or one of the many other service industries out there then you are well aware that a portion of your employees pay comes from tips, a.k.a., gratuities. Hopefully you are also aware that there is a provision…
View full episode104: Telemedicine
Telemedicine services are changing the way healthcare is delivered…. and that’s a good thing! In episode 97, Kris Hansberger mentioned telemedicine as a way to improve your group health plan. She also shared a valuable tip on how to use telemedicine in concert with your supplemental accident policy to maximize your benefits. Let’s say you have…
View full episode103: Out With The New In With The Old
Back to two shows a week every Tuesday and Thursday – by popular demand! I want to thank everyone who participated in the survey and provided their valuable opinion on the show. We had surprising results. The response was amazing! And the overwhelming majority of respondents prefer the old 7 to 10 minute format. So….. we’re going…
View full episode102: Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
Politicians can’t simply pass new laws and create prosperity, higher wages or better benefits. Mandatory sick leave is sweeping the nation. Currently there is no federal law requiring private employers to provide paid sick leave for their employees….unless you work on government contracts. However, many States and Cities have passed laws requiring employers to provide…
View full episode101: Win $100 Amazon Gift Card and Dotcom Secrets
We need your feedback! We’d like you to take a quick survey. It will only take you a few minutes. Today’s episode is special. It’s just me today. There’s no Robert, and no panel expert. Instead, we want to tell you how you can win a $100 Amazon gift card and a copy of the amazing book Dotcom…
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