Archive for 'Human Resources'
Region 2000 Career Center: Your One-Stop-Shop for Success
Issue: August 2010 by Carrie Williams.
With the long, hot days of summer often comes the overwhelming desire to kick your feet up and relax. Unfortunately, not all of us will have that opportunity just yet. If you are one of the hundreds of people looking for work in Lynchburg, it’s time to kick things into high gear instead. First things [...]
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Exempt vs. Non-Exempt: Sharpening the Blurred Line
Issue: July 2010 by Carrie Williams.
You’ve just hired a new employee. You’ve gone through all of the interviewing and decision-making that goes along with the careful choice of who to add as a new member to your team. While the hard work is seemingly done, that might not be the case if you are just starting out in the world [...]
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Health Care Reform: What Does it Really Mean for Business Owners?
Issue: June 2010 by Carrie Williams.
Health is defined as “the condition of being sound in body, mind and spirit.” It is arguably the most significant and essential facet of our lives. Because of this, we are constantly seeking ways to become savvier in terms of the different ways we maintain our health. With that said, little is more important than [...]
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DIY Business: Basics for Starting Your Own Business
Issue: May 2010 by Carrie Williams.
So you’ve got an idea for a business. It’s got the potential to not only be an incredible personal opportunity, but also a great investment. Yet, sometimes just getting started can be a very difficult thing. Don’t let the fear of failure stop you, because the slowed economy is targeting everyone, from big to small. [...]
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Raising Red Flags: How Businesses Are Fighting Fraud
Issue: April 2010 by Carrie Williams.
Everyone knows that being careless with your identity is asking for trouble. Identity theft remains the top complaint among consumers according to a 2009 report released by the Federal Trade Commission. However, the overall number of complaints actually dropped from more than 314,000 in 2008 to just over 278,000 in 2009. It seems that people [...]
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Lean Programs Helping Businesses Stand Tall
Issue: March 2010 by Carrie Williams.
The effects of America’s current recession are numerous and far-reaching. Of course, it’s mentioned everyday in the news, yet it’s also talked about in home improvement shows, reality documentaries and even popular cooking shows. Everyone is cutting back and learning how to get the biggest bang for their buck. It’s no different for businesses. Companies [...]
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Corporate Team Building: “Mandatory” Really Can Be Fun!
Issue: February 2010 by Carrie Williams.
How often have you heard the groans associated with an announcement for a day of corporate team building? For companies who have discovered the hidden gems of Lynchburg, managers are more likely going to be met with enthusiasm. These days, team building has evolved into activities not previously explored before and can actually be characterized [...]