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Since he’s a non-exempt employee, he will be paid an additional 16 hours of pay for his travel time. When and how to pay non-exempt employees for training, travel time, overtime and on-call time can be confusing. On-call time. If employees go to a lecture, meeting or training program , you’re not required to pay them if all of the following four criteria are met: They’re attending training outside of their normal working hours. MORE
The core strategy team arrives in the meeting room. The boss is already anxious and stressed out—for this is a crucial meeting that will define the future of his unit. Needless to say, this was a totally ineffective, mismanaged and unproductive meeting—and everyone knows it. MORE
A year ago, the hiring process for LinkedIn’s Product team was, well, suboptimal. And the average time to “approved for hire” was 83 days. We have the right data to hire the best people, in a shorter amount of time, with a better candidate experience.”. MORE
Gillian O’Gorman Wellness Coach, Speaker & Founder of The Wellness Lounge. It was while attending my first ever personal development workshop ‘Enhance Your Life’ that I discovered this addiction. MORE
I’ve been thinking about meetings. Now that I am back in a corporate role, where my day is mostly filled with meetings, the importance of setting boundaries and understanding how to handle delicate situations is even more critical. Provide a clear meeting purpose. MORE
Masud Aleem is a Clinical Specialist and Consultant for Mayo Clinic, as well as a real estate investor based out of Jacksonville, Florida. While there, Masud Aleem was a recipient of the Honor Society Award, an award for perfect attendance for 4 years, and service awards for community service. Masud and his wife of 20 years, Sameena, enjoy spending time with their four beautiful children ranging from 7 to 17, as well as gathering frequently with family and friends. MORE
Companies could all be better for focusing on their people’s personal health and wellness. Workplace wellness challenges are a great way to encourage healthy living amongst employees. We’ve compiled a list of 16 workplace wellness challenge ideas to get you started. MORE
Learning from experience requires setting aside time to learn, but equally important, it requires being in conversation with peers with whom learners can reflect on their own experience and contrast that with the experience of others. Think of it as gestation time. Coaching Ourselves®. MORE
A recent trip to New York City was at a special time of year when the atmosphere was filled with hope, promise, peace and joy…it became a magical experience. Attending art galleries, museums and historical points of interest expands our knowledge and we often share these stories with our friends and family. We meet people and start conversations with both residents and visitors that creates new connections to both time and place. MORE
As a part of my series about the “5 Things You Should Do to Optimize Your Wellness After Retirement” I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Deanna Hope Berman. Around this time, I had a biology teacher who was also a chiropractor. My daughters at the time were 1 and 5 years old. MORE
It may not feel like it immediately because it requires a new mindset, but once a person recognizes their personal value and the value of their time, they can easily identify who is and isn’t in alignment with their desired destiny. MORE
Here are 3 different types of common slumps, as well as how to get out of them. Try meeting up for coffee with someone you really admire, or someone who has job you’d like to have one day. You can also attend networking events or happy hours pertinent to your industry. MORE
A paycheck isn’t the only thing employees depend on to meet their families’ financial needs. We can all appreciate how important compensation is to our overall well-being; it’s one of the reasons companies spend as much as they do on employee benefits, right? MORE
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, September 14, 2009 4 Ways to Make Meetings Better If you look up the term "necessary evil," youll probably find a photograph of a bunch of people in a meeting. I dont know of anyone who loves meetings, but most everyone will say theyre vital to getting work done. Five minutes early should be the new on time,” Song says. “If MORE
Show them the future, share your passion about the journey, and get out of their way (but stay close by in case they need coaching or advice). Leading meetings that matter means being first among equals, not being a dictator or a policeman. How do participants feel about the meetings? MORE
This can feel exciting and terrifying at the same time. Because they are skilled at meeting some of the the most fundamental of human needs – the need to feel safe , to be heard, to be seen and be valued. By: Leigh Burger. Senior Implementation Manager, Achievers. MORE
It’s that time of year again. The SHRM Annual Conference takes place June 18-23 and this time it’s touching down in the The Big Easy. Here are three simple and effective tips to help you get more out of your time at the SHRM Annual Conference. MORE
Talking about the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team,” said by some to be the best collection of sports stars ever assembled, coach Mike Krzyzewski asked 15,000 HR managers, “Wouldn’t you like to have that recruiter?”. Coach K advanced three key concepts that leaders must possess: Adaptability. MORE
The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease". Organizations can create an environment where all aspects of employee well-being are supported Tweet this. MORE
Transformations Take Time. The transformation of habits and attitudes does not occur overnight, especially when employees have been allowed to operate in a certain way or in status quo for a long period of time. The good news is that you usually have more time than you think. MORE
by Wendy McLaughlin, Health and Wellness Consultant at LifeWorks. But consider this: in the time it took you to read up until this point, someone in the United States has had a stroke. To further keep employees motivated, gamify your wellness program using fitness trackers. MORE
Our employees are apathetic about our company-wide meetings. The senior management like to do a monthly company-wide meeting to show everybody the progress on current projects, as a way of keeping everybody in touch with the direction the office is going (it’s doing very well). The meetings aren’t long, 30 minutes tops, but it’s been noted that people are apathetic and have to be cajoled to leave their desks. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go…. MORE
It’s made the social media rounds, but was still good for a laugh one more time. It got me thinking about meetings… specificaly conference calls, since I work from home. Here are just a few: Employees don’t have time to get their other work done. MORE
The key to having self-motivated employees is effective coaching. Initially, it will take extra time – the whole “teach a man to fish” process versus just “catch a man a fish.” Follow these five steps to make your coaching and feedback process more effective. Then, it’s time to talk to your employees and set goals together. Set up “check-in meetings” that allow you to get together along the way in order to evaluate how things are going. MORE
While going to a café can be something that gets you out of the house and exposes you to other humans, the transient nature of a café, plus the lack of security for your belongings, make it less than ideal for a permanent or part-time solution. MORE
And over time, those days have a huge impact on your overall experience — and your creativity and productivity — at your job. A “10 percent” meeting rule. “We It’s part of our culture in valuing each other’s time. Open-forum meetings. MORE
Board member keeps bringing her kids to meetings. As the board president, I never bring my son to board meetings, as I need to focus on the agenda. One other board member, who is also a friend, frequently brings her children to board meetings. They are 6 and 7 years old and are frequently loud and disruptive during these meetings. Today she told me that she will be bringing her kids to the orientation meeting. It will be a long and intensive meeting. MORE
Aren’t you using your mind all the time? Today, as the founder of Living Well Awake , I serve leaders and businesses to lead consciously at work and in the world. New research suggests that people use their smartphones for an average of 5 hours a day and check them about 85 times a day. MORE
As a manager of sales development at AppDynamics , Saidachev devotes his time to helping his team succeed in opening conversations with prospects and advancing their careers. As a lifelong hockey player, he now coaches youth hockey to give players the same team experiences he had. MORE
As a part of my series about the “5 Things Anyone Can Do To Optimize Their Mental Wellness” I had the pleasure of interviewing Victoria Woodruff. The patient who I helped through a dark time began helping others and became a beacon of hope for so many more. MORE
I’ve just got a minute—might as well scroll through Instagram. No time to get anything real done—what’s in my e-mail inbox? As a time management coach, I’ve seen that most people can easily reclaim one to two hours of productivity in their workday by changing their default settings. Here are five ways to get more done by reclaiming small pockets of time. MORE
Back in October, the University of Southern California fired Steve Sarkisian, its head football coach. Nathan Fenno at the LA Times recaps Mr. Sarkisian’s claims here. But, the Americans with Disabilities Act covers alcoholism as well. MORE
“Yes, my boss fully supports the idea of my receiving executive coaching,” a prospective client answers. Those are great words to hear from a client as she or he begins the exciting journey of executive coaching. As we set the stage for coaching engagements, the boss, who usually serves as the “sponsor” for the coaching, is a critical part of the process. So what is the role of a sponsor in executive coaching? What motivated the decision to pursue coaching? MORE
Here are some examples of what we've learned: Have an initial face-to-face kick-off meeting. There is strong evidence* to show that a team that initially meets in-person functions more effectively. Build a rhythm of regular online meetings, rather than meeting ad hoc. MORE
They’d probably mention unnecessary meetings, interruptions or poor communications, right? Because you have ignored the one element that helps everyone focus on things that matter most: You haven’t helped them create the space to attend to those important tasks. MORE
As a part of my series about “How extremely busy executives make time to be great parents” I had the pleasure to interview Kate Raidt. She was the Director of Marketing for a large corporate company for the past 8 years before recently launching her own coaching business KateRaidt.com. MORE
I am reposting my response to her as well as add some additional information which, due to a tight schedule, I was not able to include in my original answers. check email, make a phone call to a client, attend a meeting, etc.). MORE
They’ve attended Ivy League universities, have proven track records of success, and are flowered with rave peer reviews. Candidates are asked to describe how they handled a smorgasbord of different situations (“Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.”, MORE
Coaching Meeting Time and Attendance Wellness HR Ringleader
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
I’ve been thinking about meetings. Now that I am back in a corporate role, where my day is mostly filled with meetings, the importance of setting boundaries and understanding how to handle delicate situations is even more critical. Provide a clear meeting purpose.
HR Ringleader
MAY 8, 2015
It’s made the social media rounds, but was still good for a laugh one more time. It got me thinking about meetings… specificaly conference calls, since I work from home. Here are just a few: Employees don’t have time to get their other work done.
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SuccessFactors
OCTOBER 3, 2018
The core strategy team arrives in the meeting room. The boss is already anxious and stressed out—for this is a crucial meeting that will define the future of his unit. Needless to say, this was a totally ineffective, mismanaged and unproductive meeting—and everyone knows it.
Rise
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Companies could all be better for focusing on their people’s personal health and wellness. Workplace wellness challenges are a great way to encourage healthy living amongst employees. We’ve compiled a list of 16 workplace wellness challenge ideas to get you started.
Conversation Matters
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Here are some examples of what we've learned: Have an initial face-to-face kick-off meeting. There is strong evidence* to show that a team that initially meets in-person functions more effectively. Build a rhythm of regular online meetings, rather than meeting ad hoc.
HR Daily Advisor
AUGUST 5, 2015
Talking about the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team,” said by some to be the best collection of sports stars ever assembled, coach Mike Krzyzewski asked 15,000 HR managers, “Wouldn’t you like to have that recruiter?”. Coach K advanced three key concepts that leaders must possess: Adaptability.
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Thrive Global
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
And over time, those days have a huge impact on your overall experience — and your creativity and productivity — at your job. A “10 percent” meeting rule. “We It’s part of our culture in valuing each other’s time. Open-forum meetings.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
by Wendy McLaughlin, Health and Wellness Consultant at LifeWorks. But consider this: in the time it took you to read up until this point, someone in the United States has had a stroke. To further keep employees motivated, gamify your wellness program using fitness trackers.
GuideSpark
OCTOBER 8, 2014
A paycheck isn’t the only thing employees depend on to meet their families’ financial needs. We can all appreciate how important compensation is to our overall well-being; it’s one of the reasons companies spend as much as they do on employee benefits, right?
Business2Community Leadership
MAY 17, 2019
“Yes, my boss fully supports the idea of my receiving executive coaching,” a prospective client answers. Those are great words to hear from a client as she or he begins the exciting journey of executive coaching. As we set the stage for coaching engagements, the boss, who usually serves as the “sponsor” for the coaching, is a critical part of the process. So what is the role of a sponsor in executive coaching? What motivated the decision to pursue coaching?
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 6, 2019
As a part of my series about the “5 Things Anyone Can Do To Optimize Their Mental Wellness” I had the pleasure of interviewing Victoria Woodruff. The patient who I helped through a dark time began helping others and became a beacon of hope for so many more.
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The Employer Handbook
DECEMBER 8, 2015
Back in October, the University of Southern California fired Steve Sarkisian, its head football coach. Nathan Fenno at the LA Times recaps Mr. Sarkisian’s claims here. But, the Americans with Disabilities Act covers alcoholism as well.
Saba
OCTOBER 7, 2016
The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease". Organizations can create an environment where all aspects of employee well-being are supported Tweet this.
Insperity
MARCH 28, 2017
Since he’s a non-exempt employee, he will be paid an additional 16 hours of pay for his travel time. When and how to pay non-exempt employees for training, travel time, overtime and on-call time can be confusing. On-call time. If employees go to a lecture, meeting or training program , you’re not required to pay them if all of the following four criteria are met: They’re attending training outside of their normal working hours.
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 24, 2019
It may not feel like it immediately because it requires a new mindset, but once a person recognizes their personal value and the value of their time, they can easily identify who is and isn’t in alignment with their desired destiny.
Insperity
DECEMBER 9, 2013
The key to having self-motivated employees is effective coaching. Initially, it will take extra time – the whole “teach a man to fish” process versus just “catch a man a fish.” Follow these five steps to make your coaching and feedback process more effective. Then, it’s time to talk to your employees and set goals together. Set up “check-in meetings” that allow you to get together along the way in order to evaluate how things are going.
Thrive Global
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
As a part of my series about “How extremely busy executives make time to be great parents” I had the pleasure to interview Kate Raidt. She was the Director of Marketing for a large corporate company for the past 8 years before recently launching her own coaching business KateRaidt.com.
Thrive Global
JANUARY 19, 2020
Masud Aleem is a Clinical Specialist and Consultant for Mayo Clinic, as well as a real estate investor based out of Jacksonville, Florida. While there, Masud Aleem was a recipient of the Honor Society Award, an award for perfect attendance for 4 years, and service awards for community service. Masud and his wife of 20 years, Sameena, enjoy spending time with their four beautiful children ranging from 7 to 17, as well as gathering frequently with family and friends.
Saba
JUNE 12, 2017
It’s that time of year again. The SHRM Annual Conference takes place June 18-23 and this time it’s touching down in the The Big Easy. Here are three simple and effective tips to help you get more out of your time at the SHRM Annual Conference.
Ask a Manager
JUNE 25, 2015
Board member keeps bringing her kids to meetings. As the board president, I never bring my son to board meetings, as I need to focus on the agenda. One other board member, who is also a friend, frequently brings her children to board meetings. They are 6 and 7 years old and are frequently loud and disruptive during these meetings. Today she told me that she will be bringing her kids to the orientation meeting. It will be a long and intensive meeting.
Ask a Manager
MAY 25, 2017
Our employees are apathetic about our company-wide meetings. The senior management like to do a monthly company-wide meeting to show everybody the progress on current projects, as a way of keeping everybody in touch with the direction the office is going (it’s doing very well). The meetings aren’t long, 30 minutes tops, but it’s been noted that people are apathetic and have to be cajoled to leave their desks. It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go….
Future of Work
JANUARY 25, 2016
Show them the future, share your passion about the journey, and get out of their way (but stay close by in case they need coaching or advice). Leading meetings that matter means being first among equals, not being a dictator or a policeman. How do participants feel about the meetings?
Conversation Matters
JULY 9, 2019
Learning from experience requires setting aside time to learn, but equally important, it requires being in conversation with peers with whom learners can reflect on their own experience and contrast that with the experience of others. Think of it as gestation time. Coaching Ourselves®.
Thrive Global
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
As a part of my series about the “5 Things You Should Do to Optimize Your Wellness After Retirement” I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Deanna Hope Berman. Around this time, I had a biology teacher who was also a chiropractor. My daughters at the time were 1 and 5 years old.
45 Things
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, September 14, 2009 4 Ways to Make Meetings Better If you look up the term "necessary evil," youll probably find a photograph of a bunch of people in a meeting. I dont know of anyone who loves meetings, but most everyone will say theyre vital to getting work done. Five minutes early should be the new on time,” Song says. “If
Linkedin Talent Blog
JULY 25, 2019
A year ago, the hiring process for LinkedIn’s Product team was, well, suboptimal. And the average time to “approved for hire” was 83 days. We have the right data to hire the best people, in a shorter amount of time, with a better candidate experience.”.
Thrive Global
JANUARY 3, 2020
While going to a café can be something that gets you out of the house and exposes you to other humans, the transient nature of a café, plus the lack of security for your belongings, make it less than ideal for a permanent or part-time solution.
The People Equation
AUGUST 9, 2016
They’d probably mention unnecessary meetings, interruptions or poor communications, right? Because you have ignored the one element that helps everyone focus on things that matter most: You haven’t helped them create the space to attend to those important tasks.
Fast Company The Future of Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
I’ve just got a minute—might as well scroll through Instagram. No time to get anything real done—what’s in my e-mail inbox? As a time management coach, I’ve seen that most people can easily reclaim one to two hours of productivity in their workday by changing their default settings. Here are five ways to get more done by reclaiming small pockets of time.
Thrive Global
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Gillian O’Gorman Wellness Coach, Speaker & Founder of The Wellness Lounge. It was while attending my first ever personal development workshop ‘Enhance Your Life’ that I discovered this addiction.
Achievers
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Transformations Take Time. The transformation of habits and attitudes does not occur overnight, especially when employees have been allowed to operate in a certain way or in status quo for a long period of time. The good news is that you usually have more time than you think.
Workplace Psychology
AUGUST 22, 2015
I am reposting my response to her as well as add some additional information which, due to a tight schedule, I was not able to include in my original answers. check email, make a phone call to a client, attend a meeting, etc.).
Dr. Nadine
NOVEMBER 10, 2018
They’ve attended Ivy League universities, have proven track records of success, and are flowered with rave peer reviews. Candidates are asked to describe how they handled a smorgasbord of different situations (“Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.”,
Thrive Global
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Here are 3 different types of common slumps, as well as how to get out of them. Try meeting up for coffee with someone you really admire, or someone who has job you’d like to have one day. You can also attend networking events or happy hours pertinent to your industry.
15Five
MARCH 13, 2019
Aren’t you using your mind all the time? Today, as the founder of Living Well Awake , I serve leaders and businesses to lead consciously at work and in the world. New research suggests that people use their smartphones for an average of 5 hours a day and check them about 85 times a day.
Thrive Global
DECEMBER 29, 2019
A recent trip to New York City was at a special time of year when the atmosphere was filled with hope, promise, peace and joy…it became a magical experience. Attending art galleries, museums and historical points of interest expands our knowledge and we often share these stories with our friends and family. We meet people and start conversations with both residents and visitors that creates new connections to both time and place.
Achievers
OCTOBER 27, 2016
This can feel exciting and terrifying at the same time. Because they are skilled at meeting some of the the most fundamental of human needs – the need to feel safe , to be heard, to be seen and be valued. By: Leigh Burger. Senior Implementation Manager, Achievers.
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