Blogs / 2014 / February

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	Onboarding Best Practices

	Good Guy = Bad Manager :: Bad Guy = Good Manager. Is it a Myth?

	Five Interview Tips for Winning Your First $100K+ Job

	Base Pay Increases Remain Steady in 2007, Mercer Survey Finds

	Online Overload: The Perfect Candidates Are Out There - If You Can Find Them

	Cartus Global Survey Shows Trend to Shorter-Term International Relocation Assignments

	New Survey Indicates Majority Plan to Postpone Retirement

	What do You Mean My Company’s A Stepping Stone?

	Rewards, Vacation and Perks Are Passé; Canadians Care Most About Cash

	Do’s and Don’ts of Offshoring

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Blogs / 2014 / February

COBRA time frames are no laughing matter. If improperly handled, they can lead to financially devastating lawsuits and fines. In particular, one area should be taken very seriously: incapacity — and that’s no joke. COBRA has many deadlines that em... More...

Recognize This! – For all the academic definitions of employee engagement, seeing a truly engaged employee at work is the most meaningful. I think there are more definitions of employee engagement than organizations pursuing it. I like the def... More...

A business can benefit from its employee’s improved interpersonal skills, developed by leadership training programs . Leadership training programs additionally lead to innovation and improve business performances. These programs should be highly c... More...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 5, 2014) – Five attorneys from Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, have been named “Client Service All-Stars” by The BTI Consulting Group in its new report, the BTI Clien... More...

In most communities, January through April is the time of year when the girls in green are out in full force selling Girl Scout cookies. Can you imagine a world without Thin Mints®, Tagalongs® and Do-si-dos®? Sadly, they were once at risk. There was... More...

We read a lot these days that some of the natural resources important to our economy and way of life are becoming scarcer. With this scarcity the price of these commodities will increase as supply outpaces demand. Good stewardship suggests that conse... More...

Last week we talked about the first of four reasons for all relationship problems: Failure to speak your truth. This week I want to talk about the second reason for relationship problems: Failure to set an appropriate boundary. It stands to reason... More...

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Recipe created by Stephanie Clairmont, MHSc, RD at The Clairmont Digestive Clinic courtesy of Udi’s Gluten Free. Sweet apples and creamy ricotta cheese come together in this Mexican-style crepe that’s irresistible when it comes straight out of the ov... More...

This is a great quick weekday recipe that is used with permission from www.eggs.ca. Combine with a toast or English muffin and a piece of fruit or tomato slices to balance the meal. Makes 1 Serving What you need: 1 egg2 tsp shredded cheeseOil or a n... More...

This is a simple and kid friendly meal that is great to prepare the night before and place in a crock-pot or the oven for a busy day ahead. Makes 8 servings What you need: 1 lb. lean ground beef2 cups potatoes, thinly sliced (with the skin)2 cups car... More...

These soft chewy cookies are not only tasty but contain many wholesome ingredients for health. Makes 48 cookies What You Need: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla3/4 cup soft tub non-hydrogenated margarine/butter1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp ba... More...

This fragrant rice a great accompaniment to just about anything! Makes 8 servings What you need: 1 tbsp olive oil4 green onions4 cups homemade or canned reduced sodium chicken stock2 cups rice, uncookedZest of 2 lemonsJuice of 1 lemon1/4 cup chopped ... More...

While the fitness and sports industry offers creative and insightful tips on training and performance, I am constantly surprised by the lack of credible information promoted about sports nutrition, supplements, how to lose body fat, gain muscle ma... More...

Salmon is a great source of healthy omega 3 fats for your heart! To complete the meal, pair the salmon with our Dilled Lemony Rice and any vegetable! Makes 4 servings What you need: 450g Salmon filletFresh lemon wedgesSalt and pepper to tasteFresh or... More...

Danny Guillemette and Hélène ClaudeFerme Danny Guillemette et Hélène Claude, Le Gardeur, Quebec1st Generation Egg Farmers Danny and Hélène suggest adding ham and Brie cheese to scrambled eggs and serving them in lettuce-lined pita pockets. It’s a del... More...

Regardless if you are headed out for a short swim, long endurance run or hitting the gym for a workout, you need to understand what to eat before training. your pre-training nutrition is important to top up your energy and be the right quantity at t... More...

Listen to my podcast where I will discuss watching portion distortion in our everyday eating: How many of you have been on the “See food” diet? We eat what we see. Managing portion distortion is one of the toughest challenges for many of our client... More...

While human resources can be gratifying when everything within the workforce is going well, there will inevitably be moments in human capital management when hiccups arise and leaders need to step in and resolve problems. Whether it’s an interpersona... More...

Homer Simpson, Paul Hebert and Fermat’s Last Theorem. Hmmm. What could go wrong with this Employee Engagement scenario? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HRExaminer/~3/Ra--hc8anug/ More...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (February 5, 2014) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has landed renowned labor and employment attorney Douglas (Doug) R. Christensen in its Minneapolis office. Christensen, forme... More...

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 :00am 4 C’s of Collaborative Learning Increases Employee Engagement By Sharon Palermo Collaborative learning... More...

Announcing our new SOCIAL INTEL PODCAST! In today’s ever changing world of social business and digital transformation, staying up to date with cutting edge technology and best practices is not easy. Here’s your chance to ask your favorite thought lea... More...

It’s not often that we come out and say that we’re the best background screening company. However, there comes a time when we tell prospects and remind our clients of the reasons why our company is the best fit for them. This brief video offers an ex... More...

Unforeseen accident and illness can occur at any time. Illness, even long-term, does not necessarily mean the end of an employment relationship. Employers have an obligation to attempt to accommodate and possibly to pay termination and severance pay ... More...

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Incapacity Is Serious Matter For Employers

Employee Engagement – Definitions and Reality

A Guide to Leadership Training

Littler Attorneys Named to Elite BTI “Client Service All-Stars” List

3 Practices CEOs Can Learn from the Girl Scouts

The Scarcity Mindset

Four Reasons For Any Relationship Problem: Lesson #2

Strengthening Corporate Ethics in the Age of Social Sharing

Udi’s Caramelized Apple Ricotta Mexican Crepe

Quick Egg and Cheese

Speedy Six Layer Family Dinner

Oat N’Raisin Cookies

Dilled Lemony Rice

The Top 3 Sports Nutrition Myths for Recreational Athletes

Easy Baked Salmon

Ham, Brie and Egg Pitas

What to Eat Before a Workout

Watching Portion Distortion

5 tips for delivering difficult pieces of employee feedback

Is Engagement A Near Miss Solution?

Littler Lands Nationally Recognized L&E Litigator Doulas R. Christensen In Minneapolis

4 C’s of Collaborative Learning Increases Employee Engagement

Have a Burning Question? Ask Your Favorite Social Business Leaders!

Commitment to Excellence: Why EmployeeScreenIQ is the Best of the Best

Frustrated Contracts and Employees