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November 10, 2023
Calculating Travel Time Pay for Workers
Calculating travel time pay for workers is not clear-cut and depends on many factors. The easiest way to think of the travel time regulations is to remember that basically, any travel on company business that cuts across the normal workday is compensable time worked, regardless of whether such travel occurs on a day the employee is normally scheduled for work.

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October 31, 2023
Securing Your Company’s Future – A Guide to Effective Succession Planning
As a leader, you’ve achieved significant milestones and fostered growth within your organization. However, a critical aspect that is often overlooked on the journey to success is succession planning. It’s the realization that you must look beyond yourself and your present role and make provision for long term profitability.

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September 27, 2023
4 Costly Overtime Pay Pitfalls for Employers to Avoid
In the realm of employment practices, overtime pay is a critical and often intricate aspect that both employers and employees must contend with. While ensuring fair compensation for extra hours worked is essential, employers must also navigate a regulatory landscape filled with potential pitfalls.

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July 9, 2023
What’s The Purpose of Job Titles?
Job titles are used to identify the person’s job and give a brief description. Marketing content writers might be given the title of an internal copywriter if they create content for one company. This job title allows people to quickly identify an individual’s position and relative importance within their company. Even though they may perform similar tasks, job titles can vary between companies.

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April 24, 2023
17 Tips for Employee Recognition: Make it a Cultural Reflex
Employee recognition is important because it not only benefits individual employees by increasing their motivation and job satisfaction but also has a broader impact on the organization by improving productivity, engagement, retention, and overall workplace culture.

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March 21, 2023
ADAAA and Reasonable Accommodation
Navigating the employment guidelines around the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and what is a reasonable accommodation can be complex and require expert guidance.

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