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Fans of The Beverly Hillbillieswill remember the running joke that Jethro (the most educated of the entire Clampett family) had "made it all the way through the 6th grade." Yee-Haw!

When this series originally aired in…

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[Editor’s Note: Today’s article is courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice, Attorneys Edward Gallagher and David Searle, who were kind enough to grant me an interview regarding the Department’s role in investigating and prosecuting crimes that directly impact the U.S. employers and…

I'm shopping for a refrigerator to replace a custom built-in model that is in my home. Always looking for a bargain, I went online and found a great deal on one through a major retailer. This particular fridge had been marked down because of a scratch on one side, and the way my kitchen is configured, the sides won't show.…

Any manager worth his salt knows exactly what to do when he notices an employee arriving late to the job.  He'll have a line or two memorized for the first (and the second) time he observes a front liner who’s not wearing their uniform correctly (i.e. exposed tattoos, hat on sideways, etc.). He'll have HR on speed dial just in case he should ever spot one of his direct reports removing a $20 bill from the register and slipping it into her apron.…

"Success comes from good judgment. Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment."

I can't verify the correct source of that quote, but I've heard many a version of this little axiom over the years. Makes me wonder how old I'll be before my experience will pay off and I'll stop doing so many stupid things. That day of enlightenment is nowhere in sight.

As you'll see from this…

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No good deed goes unpunished! We’re talking about the I-9 Form and the good deed of pre-filling out Section 1 with your Employee’s information. The issue with pre-filling (or pre-populating) Section 1 of the I-9 Form has unnecessarily confused employers. Today, we’ll tackle this issue head…

Quid pro quo (from the Latin meaning "this for that") is a commonly used term in business negotiations. It’s also the foundation of every employer/employee relationship.

To illustrate, let’s say the quid represents the compensation an employer is willing to part with in exchange for labor they need to…

Infographics seems to be all the rage, and I enjoy them as much as anyone. But rather than take the information at face value, I feel it's a good practice to first examine the authoring organization, and question their stake in the implied conclusion(s).

This one offers an interesting look at the use of technology and how it ultimately impacts the academic performance, behaviors, and even the mental state of teens…

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You arrive at the office bright and early, ready to begin today’s round of employee onboarding. Three new hires will be coming into your office today, and the only thing standing between them and gainful employment is you and your trusty I-9 form. All three employees have been given the same instruction –…

I love it when an article writes itself. This is a gift from heaven.

The company, Tempo, has creating an entertaining and revealing infographic that defines the problem (wasting time), the biggest offender (young employees), the reason (lack of job satisfaction) and offers several ideas and solutions, including (but not limited to) their own software product.

All I can do is sit back and applaud.

Er, ...I mean, all I can do is sit up and get back to work!…

Hispanics, African Americans, Asians and Native Americans now constitute more than one-third of the U.S. population. By 2042, they are projected to make up nearly one-half of all Americans.  Given these rapidly changing demographics—and consequently, the rapidly changing U.S. marketplace—many organizations are recognizing that workplace diversity is a business necessity.  Creating and promoting a diverse workforce is particularly essential for industries where a significant number of…

Never is the generation gap more exposed than during conflict. It’s during these turbulent times when managers lose their cool with younger employees and things often end worse than they need to.

When rules are broken in situations that don’t call for immediate termination, gain your composure and think…

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Mary listened intently to the attorney in the front of the room discussing I-9s. It was a familiar story: I-9s need to be completed for all employees after such and such a date; everybody makes mistakes on them; and it’s best to correct them as soon as possible. She had decided earlier in the day to skip this…

Frequently, I make the comment at work, "what if I walk outside and get hit by a bus and die?" I don't say this to be morbid or funny (if you're so inclined). I say this because I want my office to be able to operate without me. I want there to be systems in place that ensure I'm easy to replace. Strange as it may sound, our goal is to prepare for my death.



In my personal life, it's not too different. My partner and I are as legally bound and protected as we can be in the result…

The Milestone Brand announces the launch of the Milestone Research Division, which will expand and extend the company’s core research. Derrick Miles, a human performance expert and industry thought leader, will lead this division.

The Milestone Brand has been undertaking the world’s largest on-going study of human performance best practices since 2009. As a result of this formal research initiative and day-to-day business relationships with executive leaders and HR…

The Milestone Brand has partnered with many workplace experts to help employees learn their Gift in 2012!

When people have command their Gift…they are more motivated, encouraged, creative and excited about their work. Milestone Research (division of The Milestone Brand) suggests that Gifted professionals have larger networks, get promoted faster and receive more job offers. As the economy rebounds; it’s imperative that individuals move into positions that allow them to use their…

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Time-consuming, confusing, challenging and overwhelming can easily describe the I-9 and E-Verify compliance arena, especially when it comes to Employers having to navigate through potential minefields of errors and/or violations. In fact, some of my more popular articles have included coverage of record…

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[Editor's Note: today's blog is courtesy of Kevin Lashus of Jackson Lewis LLP] The Obama…

There are a few things I think I do poorly. For one, I do not do well participating in group sessions at conferences. I do not like the artificial nature of hypothetical situations. I do not learn well from role-playing. I do not like pretending to be someone I am not. I call this interactive-group-phobia.

I also do not take very good written notes. Taking a great deal of notes does not help me remember what I need to remember. If it is good information, it will stick…

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According to the latest report from Morningstar, the first half of 2011 was an impressive one for mergers and acquisition deals, though it slowed for…