Follow the basic teachings of life to hire and retain your coveted staff, at little to no cost. Not everyone can spend a small fortune on recruiting. Some don’t even have enough cashflow to hire a recruiter. I get it. A lot of owners, partners and managers are in that situation. It’s normal for smaller

Why is “recruiting top talent” and “employee retention” becoming more prevalent and necessary? It probably goes without saying that having the brightest people working for you yields the best results. This isn’t a lie. For the most part, it is definitely true. It is the best to have the best. No, it doesn’t take an

Too many people, both interviewers and interviewees, are unaware of basic standards the law imposes and enforces regarding recruiting, hiring and onboarding employees. It’s imperative that human resource professionals on behalf of their businesses, as well as potential employees, are aware of the very thin line between what can and cannot be addressed during the

Most people have heard the acronym “FMLA” but what is it exactly? FMLA – Family and Medical Leave Act The FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993) is a Federal law, which entitles “eligible employees” of “covered employers” to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, with continuation of group health

I’ve been asked often, by both employers and employees, what regulations there are in New York State regarding meal periods.  Here’s the gist of it:   Meal Period Guidelines – Section 162 of the New York State Labor Law  NYS Statute regulates mandatory meal period guidelines, but it does not require employers to compensate employees during