When a company fired this cashier for discussing sexual exploits in front of customers, denying her unemployment compensation (UC) claims seemed like a slam dunk. Then the case took a strange twist. (more…)
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From greater productivity to lower health costs, there’s no shortage of research on the upside of having highly engaged employees. But how do managers keep their workers engaged? (more…)
More Finance execs than ever see the use of independent contractors (ICs) as a smart business decision. (more…)
When employers aren't sure whether they should classify people as independent contractors (ICs) or full-time employees, asking IRS is a smart move ... but it may take a while for the feds to get back to you. (more…)
Finding the right vendor has become a critical part of rolling out a successful wellness program. So how do Finance chiefs find a vendor for their unique needs at the right price? (more…)
Need more evidence that wellness is a worthwhile investment? These stats should help. (more…)
When companies have to resort to reductions in force (RIFs), those RIFs can vary from a few unlucky workers to a huge chunk of employees. But in this case, the "reduction" involved just one staffer. (more…)
Finance chiefs place a lot of trust in front-line staffers as the first line of defense in preventing fraud. But according to new research, these front-line workers may not be nearly as trustworthy and effective as CFOs think. (more…)
Last December, the DOL brought Helen Applewhaite on board as the agency’s new FMLA Branch Chief. So what can firms expect from the agency’s new FMLA Chief? (more…)
Every manager has a few on the team: Workers with personality issues that can drive even the most patient supervisors crazy. (more…)
Finance chiefs are well aware that requiring employees to work more than 40 hours in a single workweek and then failing to pay them overtime is something that can get them in major legal trouble. (more…)
Delivering bad news is a necessary part of managers’ job descriptions, especially Finance managers. (more…)
