César Laboy 
Diversity is the norm of our world, but equal opportunity has to be emphasized time and again and unfortunately it is not self-evident today. Discrimination continues, inter alia, due to gender, origin and / or religion. Even if in addition to the Basic Law, the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) enshrined in labor law. Diversity … Read more
Of the many reasons why employees leave a company, the lack of appreciation ranks among the highest in the charts. It’s such a simple thing, yet we typically don’t do enough of it. When employees feel valued, employee morale increases and productivity can go up as a result. Showing appreciation for someone is important in … Read more
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that workplace illnesses and injuries cost U.S. employers $225.8 billion annually in 2015. With the traditional 9-5 or 40 hour work week, our offices are essentially our second home. We all wish we could be immune to illnesses and injuries, but it’s simply a fact of life that … Read more
Leaders are encouraged to rely on the carrots and sticks approach for motivation, where the carrot is a reward for compliance and the stick is a consequence for noncompliance. But when your sole task as leaders becomes compliance, trying to compel others to do something, chances are you’re the only ones who will be motivated. … Read more
I don’t think it’s possible to interview a disgruntled, demotivated or otherwise upset employee at any organization without hearing the following sentiment: We have poor communication here. If you’ve ever experienced what it’s like to suffer through poor communication from a leader, you know that many things can occur: mistakes, bottlenecks, disappointment and even costly … Read more
Today’s business leaders eventually all end up facing the independent contractor vs. full-time employee dilemma. But there’s no need to scratch your head so much with this, we’re here to help. When you start a new business, you will invariably decide that you need help. Most small business owners start out by hiring outside contractors … Read more
If you’re an employer looking for new staff members – you’re in for a wild ride. The talent pool seems to be getting shallower by the day, and the best people are already working for someone else. In order to attack the problem head-on, take a look at the first point of contact the applicants … Read more
First of all: Stop the DRAMA! If you don’t, who will? The fact that people leave the company is a perfectly normal thing and, believe me, it is not as bad as it seems. Nobody is irreplaceable. With that said, a working relationship is not a marriage, it should stay dynamic, flow naturally and be … Read more
We have been talking about Labor Laws, specifically regarding Time & Attendance, in Europe. Now we want to travel across the Atlantic to see how these regulations go about in the US of A. Labor and employment legislation around hourly workers is a key area of focus for businesses with both small and large workforces. … Read more