It’s easy, they can — at least under federal law. Yes, an employer can force overtime and can fire you if you decide to refuse. That’s what the federal overtime rules say in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA doesn’t set any limits on how many hours a day or a week you […]
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Learn the Skill of Listening
Today’s dynamically changing business environment and high-stress world require exceptional leadership skills for becoming successful. Most of the courses, life coaches, public speakers and leadership builders focus on your public speaking skills. However, they overlook one of the essential skill required to become a leader – Listening. Naturally, we are all bad listeners however we […]
Ten Tips For Improving Worker Productivity
Many companies tend to struggle with motivating their employees to work hard and put in their all. A surprising number of employees seem unengaged and uninterested in the goals of the company, which can put all the hopes for the company on the higher-ups. Here are ten tips for improving the work of employees at […]
eLearning as a Performance Booster
Employee engagement is one of the most important elements for high productivity, and therefore is among the most common causes of descending revenue growth. The problem is so acute worldwide that a number of companies in Sweden even initiated the new regime, reducing workdays to only 6 hours in 2016 to try boosting productivity. A […]
Why Businesses should Provide Healthcare Plans for Employees
Over the years, it has become increasingly common for businesses of all sizes to provide healthcare plans for employees. Some business managers and owners have realized that this valuable perk can provide both employees and the business as a whole with a range of benefits. However, not all businesses provide their workers with healthcare, and […]
800 million students will be Unemployed by 2030: Here’s why
UN Envoy special report presented dreadful data have come out related to the condition of education in the state. The report states that the negligence towards the education has resulted in 206 million children quitting school. Further 400 million students walking out without functional literacy. The report further exaggerates the numbers and warns that found […]