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Conference Attendance 301

China Gorman

In 2010 I wrote Conference Attendance 101 , a post on my blog, Data Point Tuesday. Attending HR conferences successfully – getting the most out of the experience – really has taken careful planning and tons of time management. If you’ve attended, you already know it’s a conference experience unlike any other.

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Conference Attendance 101

China Gorman

This was originally published on August 31, 2010 — it’s still valid today. You took advice from my last blog post and decided which conference to attend. But now you want to be sure that you leverage your investment by making the most of your attendance. I recommend attending all the General Sessions.

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FMLA: California Employer Put Up with Performance, Attendance Issues Long Enough

HR Daily Advisor

In addition to her attendance issues, she was frequently tardy and became a poor performer. AT&T warned her several times that she would be suspended if her attendance and performance didn’t improve. Nevertheless, she continued to perform poorly and have attendance issues, and she was given a dismissal warning.

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Come Fly with Me: The FMLA and A Grounded Flight Attendant

HR Daily Advisor

There was a time in the middle of the last century when the lure of the skies drew young women to the “glamorous” job of being a flight attendant. Times have changed. ‘Final Warning’ In 2010, Delta terminated “Allison,” a flight attendant, after she reported to work with an elevated blood alcohol content.

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Josh Goodman: “Never do silly math like that again”

Thrive Global

Next time you’re getting a coffee or a meal, give the cashier an extra 10 dollars or 20 dollars and tell them to pay for the order of the person behind you. I grabbed the Richmond Times Dispatch and answered an ad that said, “Real Experience for a World Class marketing Company, earn internship credits, etc.”.

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Five Common Mistakes Restaurants Make with ACA Compliance

ACA Times

3 minute read: Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 , the reporting requirements set forth by the IRS have proven to be complicated and time consuming. Add the administrative burden of the ACA to a restaurant owner’s to do list and you’re looking at another full-time job. Full-Time Employees Work 40 Hours a Week.

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Quick Shots for #HR and Business Pros – #SHRM15 Edition

HR Bartender

How time flies! There’s never enough time to chat with everyone and trying to decide which educational sessions to attend is always a challenge. But I had a great time and certainly look forward to next year in Washington, D.C. These articles paint a picture of how we can expect to spend our time in the months to come.