Leadership style is the means by which someone gives direction, implements plans, and motivates people. Whether you are in upper management or a low-level employee, leadership style will affect you and the efficiency of operations. It is likely that you or one of your employees in an upper management position, uses one or two leadership styles […]
Congress isn’t waiting for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) or the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The Save Local Business Act, a bill with bipartisan support, has been introduced in the House of Representatives to rewrite the definition of joint employer. The NLRB’s 2015 decision in Browning-Ferris expanded the definition of joint employer. In Browning-Ferris, the Board […]
As we advised back in March, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the newest version of the Form I-9 on July 17, 2017. The form is available for download from their website. Employers are permitted to use the prior version with a revision date of 11/14/16 N through September 17th, but will be required […]
Leave for Domestic Violence Victims Available Effective January 1, 2018 On June 8, 2017, Governor Sandoval signed Senate Bill 361, which adds a new section to NRS 608 requiring employers to provide leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence or whose family or household member is a victim of domestic violence. This new […]
All of us have had a job where its seemingly impossible to get motivated. Maybe you’re not getting paid enough, not seeing success, or not getting recognition from your boss. Motivation is essentially the underlying drive of individuals to accomplish tasks and goals. There are many factors that can influence employee motivation including organizational structure, […]
DON’T LET THESE MISCONCEPTIONS LEAD TO A CHARGE OF WORKPLACE HARASSMENT There are certain misconceptions regarding workplace harassment, including what many supervisors believe are defenses to a charge of workplace harassment. These misconceptions are common, but may not be shared by your supervisors when sitting through harassment training. It is important that you educate your […]
Nevada Association of Employers has partnered with Paylocity to provide members with a 10% discount off bundled pricing on all Paylocity services.
Ethics and Success Day-to-day, employees look to organizational leaders for guidance on operational and ethical matters. Although ethical theories have long-been discussed among philosophers, the topic has only recently made its way into business practice. The idea that it’s more important to be feared than loved as a leader no longer holds true. Modern trends […]
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say Words are important. They have specific meanings. In dealing with employees, words are especially important. The right word must be used so there is a clear understanding between the employer and employee as to what is being communicated. In addition, when there is person-to-person communication or when […]
According to a recent study, government regulations and penalties imposed by regulators for noncompliance are the top concerns for many small to mid-sized businesses. These concerns are not unwarranted as 40% of survey participants indicated that they had incurred fines related to noncompliance. There are several areas of risk that businesses encounter related to employment. Applicant Rights […]
