Compassionate Layoffs

  Hopefully the economy is on the rebound and your company will not be forced to lay-off any more employees.  If it is, however, this article provides some good pointers on how to do it as gently as possible.   The two keys: provide as much notice and help as possible

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Kudos to My Friends the Entrepreneurs

My friends Joel Cannon and Mike Bingham were both featured in this story this morning about small firms trying to raise capital.  Joel is running TenKsolar, which has created the  “SolarMat,” a modular system of panels that more efficiently converts sunlight to electricity and also reduces the heat load on the building, unlike other roof-attached [...]

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Should Employers Prohibit the Use of Cell Phones While Driving?

There is a long but very compelling article in today’s NY Times about the risks of multi-tasking while driving.  This is an important issue for employers, who may ultimately be liable for damages caused by employees who are involved in accidents while talking on the phone or texting.   In one case highlighted in the article, [...]

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