In years past, leaving a job most likely meant that an employee would never be rehired at that company — a phenomenon known as burning bridges. But that is not the case anymore in most organizations. Finding good talent is more challenging so many companies are making an effort to keep in touch with former …
By Craig Freeman, national identity theft consultant and trainer There are 6 Types of Identity Theft Have you ever asked yourself: “Why is identity theft such an out-of-control issue today?” The reason is the anonymity and the many faucets of identity theft. Americans are not aware of the six types of identity theft. Most people …
Smartphones are everywhere today. People are constantly looking at their phones; texting, taking photos, reading emails, checking Twitter, etc. It’s apparent that as a society we have become obsessed with looking at that little screen. eMarketer stated that the average person looks at their smartphone 150 times per day! The term for this behavior at …
Disability claims are one of the more costly expenses for employers and musculoskeletal-disorder disability claims (MSD) are among the most common. The United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI), estimates that one in eight Americans of prime working age have missed work due to musculoskeletal-disorder disabilities. On average, MSD claims cost $213 billion in annual …
Terminating an employee is never easy. It can be emotional, can affect employee morale and even have potential legal ramifications. That’s why it is extremely important to make sure you have well-constructed procedures and policies in place before undertaking any employee terminations. Studies have shown that not following due process can be very costly to …