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Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Divisions Email Service

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Benefits & Compensation Question of the Week

Sign up to receive periodic updates from the Office of Labor-Management Standards on timely topics important to you.

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Performance Management: The Individual Strategic Plan

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

by Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR Performance management has become an ever-increasing critical tool to success for businesses. Within the last year we have experienced both a booming economy as well as a recession; a historically low unemployment rate combined with massive layoffs and business closings. But the bottom line to all of this is people! […]

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Co-op and Intern Exemption Status

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Benefits & Compensation Question of the Week

Review the 6 criteria from the Department of Labor that help determine if interns or co-ops are covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Disposing of Old Records

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Recordkeeping Question of the Week

Learn how to properly dispose of old employment records to keep you and your employees safe. Learn more in our Question of the Week.

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Should I be worrying about employee retention?

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Communications, Employee Relations, HR Strategy Question of the Week

Turnover can cost your business 50-150% of an employee's salary if they leave. Take these steps to retain your staff.

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Writing a Winning Employee Newsletter

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Communications Question of the Week

Tips on what information to include in an employee newsletter that will motivate and engage your employees.

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Gauging Employee Engagement

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Communications Question of the Week

Engaged employees are more productive and creative on the job and tend to stay longer. Surveys help you evaluate their level of engagement.

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