The
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a
directive changing the required fall protection systems for
residential construction. This directive, effective June 16,
2011, requires the use of conventional fall protection systems in
residential construction activities six...
Data released last month by Quest Diagnostics Inc. (a drug testing company) indicates an increase in American workers and job applicants testing positive for prescription opiates. This data further shows that employees are two to four times more likely to have opiate indicators in their systems...
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In
today’s economy, many organizations are focused on getting the best
return on investment for their compensation dollars. While
rewarding employees for longevity is common, employers can see
greater value from concentrating limited funds on the
best-performing employees.
Management 2000, an...
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Beginning
in June, 2011, the Social Security Administration will begin
changing the way nine-digit numbers are issued for Social Security
cards.
The numbers will be chosen randomly and the first three digits will no longer designate where a Social Security card is issued. Card numbers can start...
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When
you know how your workers learn- that is, how they process
information- you can help them get the most out of workplace safety
training. Some workers learn best by listening to instructions,
while others need to study a text manual.Still others follow pictures and diagrams more easily.Your...Read More »
The
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) now prohibits
texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large
trucks, buses and vans. Covered drivers who text while driving
commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties
of up to $2,750.
The DOT took this step, in part, based...
Exit interviews can be important HR management tools for employers. Ideally, exit interviews should be conducted with all employees leaving a company. If that is not possible or practical for all terminations, an employer should make a point to conduct exit interviews in cases of voluntary...
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Reinforcing
positive safety behavior can have an enormous impact on your safety
program. Instead of always focusing on the problems, focus also on
the accomplishments.Identify milestones when a milestone has been
reached. Any leader who focuses on these factors will raise their
level of credibility...Read More »
Our newest client who owns a trucking company in
Missouri with 18 employees was a part of that $8.7 billion...OUCH!
He didn't try to cheat, he just didn't know. He came to us because
he's just sick of ALL the State and Federal stuff he's supposed to
know and keep track of.A lot of people are now...Read More »
I am working with a new client to help set up their vacation,
personal and sick day accruals. 
In the past, this client had no record keeping process in
place to track usage. As a result, we have found that one
person has already used 16 hours more than they are entitled to
this year and we're not...Read More »
In the past, this client had no record keeping process in
place to track usage. As a result, we have found that one
person has already used 16 hours more than they are entitled to
this year and we're not...Read More »Hey, this is Joe again. I think the Obama administration is going to keep the HR profession busy for some time to come.
When the Ledbetter Act was signed into law, at Management 2000 we started receiving numerous calls from our clients, some in a panic about what does this law means. The Lilly...
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