Bank of America Survey Finds Hispanic Entrepreneurs Overwhelmingly Optimistic About Future
By: Bob Coleman (March 26, 2018) Editor, Main Street Monday “Hispanic small business owners expect robust economic growth, higher revenue and increased hiring in 2018,” says Elizabeth Romero, Small Business Central Division executive, Bank of America....
Do you have to pay volunteers?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) states employers must pay employees for all hours worked. Can employers accept free work? Most private or profit organization cannot accept volunteer, unpaid labor without violating the FLSA. Volunteer Labor is only allowed at...
Can you tell employees NOT to record Conversations at work?
The brief answers is “it depends”. The legality of no-recording policies is a hot issue with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), State Laws and the Courts. While there are no clear-cut rules or guidelines for drafting a no-recording policy that would withstand...
What should employers do when they get an EEOC charge of discrimination?
Review the charge notice carefully. The EEOC “Notice of a Charge of Discrimination” informs you that a complaint (a “charge of discrimination” or a “charge”) has been filed against your business. It does not mean that you have...
Why are Hispanic/Latino Millennials Different than other Millennials?
In the last ten years, we have over studied the Millennial cohort, yet we have limited studies on the differences of Millennials within respective cultures. The United States Hispanic Millennials represent 24 million today, comprising almost half of the total...
9 Workplace Statistics all Employers Should Know!
Research is consistently giving us insights into the realities of today’s workplace. Below are some shocking statistics about today’s organizations. A study by CareerBuilder.com shows 58% of managers said they did not receive any management training. This statistic is...
Unhealthy Side Effects of Business Travel
The health of the United States’ frequent business travelers may be quickly deteriorating due to high stress levels and the hectic nature of work-related travel. According to a national survey by On Call International—a travel risk management company—a majority of...
March Madness in the Workplace!
A 2017 study by Randstad (one of the largest HR services companies in the U.S.) found 89% of employees agreed office pools help build better team camaraderie. Furthermore, March Madness office pools can improve employee engagement and work satisfaction. The study also...