by Dennis Beaver | business, consumer, employment, workplace
March 10, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver As the business world is gradually returning to normal, rewarding employees with incentives is a priority for many companies. Research has shown that when kept happy, whether through recognition, free trips or experiential rewards,...
by Dennis Beaver | employment, healthcare, workplace
January 20, 2023 • By Dennis Beaver The cost of obesity to American business is staggering, running into the billions of dollars and impacts all employers through increased rates of health and workers compensation insurance. So, how much control, if any, may employers...
by Dennis Beaver | complaint, employment, psychology, workplace
August 26, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver We’ve all had a co-worker, boss, family member, neighbor – you name it, someone who just makes life miserable. And, who hasn’t pulled out more than a few hairs from total frustration dealing with the chaos they create? Wouldn’t it be...
by Dennis Beaver | discrimination, employment, workplace
June 24, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver While it may seem unfair, appearance – and weight – play a significant role in hiring, promotion and retention decisions. With the exception of weight that comes under the protection of the Americans with Disability Act, only Michigan...
by Dennis Beaver | complaint, insurance, workplace
June 17, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver “It’s a real problem,” I heard repeatedly from teachers at barber and beauty colleges across the country. They were referring to barbers and cosmetologists “becoming distracted by videos, TV news, loud music, and conversations that...
by Dennis Beaver | employment, leadership, workplace
May 13, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver “In the era of The Great Resignation, there is a tool – a path – as old as humanity itself which can be the most effective way to show employees that the boss really does care about their welfare and wants the best for them,”...