The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes federal requirements for minimum wage ($7.25 per hour) and overtime payments to employees (those who
About Ken Cage
New Hire Retention – Improving the Selection Process Utilizing Assessments
There is nothing more frustrating than having a new employee resign or fail during their initial period of employment. The cost associated with
Harassment: What is an Offensive Environment?
Sexual Harassment has been all over the headlines. Most of the cases have dealt with overt aggressive physical acts or requests for favors. There
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS: ATTENDANCE CONTROL
Last year, I was asked to assist an organization develop a new attendance control program. They were a 24 / 7 operation with various departments.
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
Traditionally the coming of the New Year is a time for people to reflect on the past year’s achievements and to set resolutions to do better going
Benefits – Communicating a Glass Half Full
Benefits have been the subject of attention for the last six years. Need I remind anyone about the gut wrenching decisions that face organizations at
Do Not Underestimate Employee Assistance Programs
The recent tragedy in Oregon reminded me just how valuable an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) really is to an organization. I was impressed how, in
Trust
A new client who recently lost an NLRB election engaged me to develop a labor strategy and negotiate with their newly elected union. The client asked
Effects of New Union Rules
We are just over two months into the new “Quickie” or “Ambush” election rules initiated on April 14, 2015 by the National Labor Relations Board.