in-Fusion Group

The Classic Scenario: Your organization has diagnosed the need for major change. Whether it be driven by a new senior management team, alterations to your product line, or even consumer feedback, you have decided it’s time to give your company a face-lift. Powerful buzzwords like vision, mission, culture and branding start flying and the reality of the workload required to pull this off hits you full force. You know that change of this magnitude is multi-faceted and it will require an army of dedicated resources to make it happen.

Workplace Etiquette: Wash Your Hands!

There are many articles, blogs, and books written about etiquette in the workplace. Cubicles, kitchens, break rooms and board rooms are frequently covered. And, for good reason; there are a lot of inconsiderate slobs out there and maybe you work with one or two of them. This blog is about bathroom etiquette in the workplace. Yes, the bathroom! It is the season for colds and flu, and I am sure that you have discussed or read about the lack of hand washing on the way out of the bathroom. That was the motivation for writing this.

July 2011:  Farmers Insurance Inc. agreed to pay $1,520,705 in overtime back wages to employees at call centers in Florida, Kansas, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). "Failing to properly compensate employees for pre or post shift work is a violation of federal law," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis.

As we all make every attempt to anticipate changes in our benefit plans, one thing remains clear… we can lower costs and reduce absenteeism with a corporate wellness program. So, that’s pretty easy to say; however, not so easy to implement! Not all organizations have the financial resources to bring in outside vendors, hire healthcare experts, or pay for employee’s dues at the local health club. So what can you do?