Valerie Bolden-Barrett
83 articles
What’s the Difference Between Exempt Vs. Nonexempt Jobs? A Guide
Are you wondering whether or not an employee is eligible for overtime? It’s essential to understand that your employees aren’t exempt or nonexempt. The job they perform is. This article will help you get it right.
How to Help Your Sleep-Deprived Employees Stay Awake on the Job
Sleep deprivation among workers is too harmful and costly for employers to ignore. Try these strategies to help your staff get the sleep they need.
Work Addiction: How to Help Employees Overcome It and Stay Productive
Work addiction can cause burnout and physical illness. Here’s how employers can help work-addicted employees become healthy and productive again.
Is “Quiet Promotion” Going On in Your Company? How to Find Out and Fix It
There was “quiet quitting,” then “quiet firing.” Now there’s “quiet promotion.” Find out more about this latest workplace trend and why it’s a problem.
How Should Employers Handle Controversy Over Office Romances?
When office relationships sour, the fallout may be costlier for small businesses. Read this guide to find out what you need to know.
Boomerang Employees: Should You Rehire Them, or Is Once Enough?
Boomerangs are often listed as an underused and seldom considered talent pool. This makes them especially valuable in today's tight labor market.
Dos and Don’ts During a Hiring Freeze
One of a company's most significant expenses is payroll. Hiring freezes are painful, but something has to give when cash flow is down. And for some businesses, hiring gets the ax until the cash starts flowing again.
Top Companies Offering Mental Health Days
Employers know that mentally exhausted employees need a break from work occasionally to stay healthy and productive. Here are some of the top businesses that offer mental health days.
Study Unveils Workplace Email Blunders: Here’s What to Avoid
Here’s what more than 1,000 employees had to say about the best and worst email greetings, signoffs, and phrases — their answers may surprise you.
How to Ensure Your Pay Practices Are in Compliance With Pay Disclosure Laws
Find out what your company needs to know about pay transparency and complying with pay disclosure mandates.
