Can Employers’ Respond to Employees’ Off-Duty Conduct? – IT DEPENDS!

Can Employers’ Respond to Employees’ Off-Duty Conduct? – IT DEPENDS!

Navigating responses to employees’ off-duty conduct is a delicate balancing act. Employers must develop clear policies, consider legal and ethical implications, and maintain open communication with employees. By doing so, they can protect their interests while respecting employees’ rights and fostering a positive and fair workplace environment.

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Mastering Negotiations for Business Owners

Mastering Negotiations for Business Owners

In the dynamic world of business, negotiation skills are indispensable. Whether you're haggling over prices with suppliers, discussing terms with clients, or trying to reach agreements with partners, the ability to negotiate effectively can make or break your...

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Businesses Need to Embrace Change Agility!

Businesses Need to Embrace Change Agility!

In today’s dynamic business landscape, change is not just inevitable; it’s constant. Whether it’s driven by technological advancements, market shifts, or global crises, organizations continuously need to adapt and evolve. In this context, embracing change with agility has become a vital competency for organizational success.

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Employer Alert!  New DOL Overtime Rules!

Employer Alert! New DOL Overtime Rules!

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a Final Rule that raises the minimum salary threshold by 65% under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule institutes a notable increase in salary requirements for the “white collar” exemptions, which...

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How Employers Adapt as Gen Z Outnumbers Baby Boomers!

How Employers Adapt as Gen Z Outnumbers Baby Boomers!

This year, 2024, Gen Zers, who are newly entering the workforce, are expected to outnumber baby boomers in the US workplace. Demographic shifts have always played a crucial role in shaping organizational dynamics in the dynamic landscape of the modern workforce. As we...

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“March Madness” Brings Gambling to the Workplace!

“March Madness” Brings Gambling to the Workplace!

“March Madness” is a phrase that ignites excitement in the hearts of basketball fans nationwide. The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, held annually in March, is a time for thrilling sports action and friendly competition, office pools, and, unfortunately for some,...

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Have You Conducted a Business Health Check for 2024?

Have You Conducted a Business Health Check for 2024?

Businesses can benefit from a comprehensive examination of their overall business health.  A business health check serves as a diagnostic tool, offering insights into the strengths and weaknesses of an organization and paving the way for strategic decisions that can drive growth and sustainability. 

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Show Me the Money: The Year of Strikes!

Show Me the Money: The Year of Strikes!

2023 has come to be known as the “year of strikes.”  This surge in labor activism reflects the changing dynamics of the modern workforce, where employees are standing up to demand better wages, safer working conditions, and a fair share of the economic pie.

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To Smoke or Not: Marijuana in the Workplace!

To Smoke or Not: Marijuana in the Workplace!

The legal landscape surrounding marijuana continues to evolve.  The issue of marijuana in the workplace has become increasingly complex and relevant.  Over 30 U.S. states have legalized medical marijuana in some form.  According to the PEW Research Center (October...

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Behaviors that Foster a Toxic Workplace!

Behaviors that Foster a Toxic Workplace!

A toxic environment characterized by negativity, hostility, and a lack of support, can damage individuals and groups. But what exactly contributes to the emergence of an unhealthy atmosphere? Lack of Communication and Transparency - One of the primary drivers of...

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Total Rewards Can Sustain Employee Retention!

Total Rewards Can Sustain Employee Retention!

What are the Total Reward Elements? I am often asked by my clients this question.  Compensation is not just base salary; it is so much more.  Compensation refers to employees' total rewards for their work and contribution to an organization. It goes beyond just the...

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Move Over Millennials – Here Come Gen Z!

Move Over Millennials – Here Come Gen Z!

Let's recap who the Millennials, Gen Z, and the new Alpha Generation are. Millennials are currently the largest working population in the United States. Millennials are ages 27-42 (Pew Research April 2023).  They are: 35% of the US workforce are millennials....

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Are You Tired of Losing Employees?  Learn How to Keep Them!

Are You Tired of Losing Employees? Learn How to Keep Them!

Are you tired of losing employees? Some studies predict that every time a business replaces a salaried employee, it costs 6 to 9 months' salary on average. For an employee making $60,000 a year, that is $30,000 to $45,000 in recruiting and training expenses. However,...

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The Future of Work with Dr. Di Ann Sanchez

The Future of Work with Dr. Di Ann Sanchez

In this episode of Career Compass, co-hosts Demetrius Norman and Aly Sharp speak with Dr. Di Ann Sanchez, SHRM-SCP, about the future of work on topics including the 4-day work week, managerial practices, and motivations related to managing multiple generations in the...

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A.I. Transforms Employee Recruitment

A.I. Transforms Employee Recruitment

By Hanna Bryan, Leaders Media I recently did an interview regarding A.I. Check it out!  Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over the workplace, and its effects are changing how companies recruit people.  KEY DETAILS More companies use AI to help employees get work...

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Did You Know? Pay Transparency is Becoming State Law!

Did You Know? Pay Transparency is Becoming State Law!

Employers often ask me, "Can we have a policy requiring employees not to discuss compensation?" Not anymore! In most circumstances, employers cannot legally ask employees to keep their pay secret.  Several years ago, the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which...

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Do You Have to Pay Summer Interns? It Depends!

Do You Have to Pay Summer Interns? It Depends!

Do You Have to Pay Summer Interns? It depends! According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 56.7% of graduating seniors in the US had completed at least one internship, co-op, or field experience. Furthermore, 48.3% of these experiences were...

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Love in the Workplace Interview – CBS Charleston

Love in the Workplace Interview – CBS Charleston

Most workers in the U.S. say they’re comfortable with workplace romances and would respect co-workers involved in one. What are the does and don'ts of workplace romance? How can employers protect themselves? Love contracts!  Click this image or watch the full...

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DAS HR CONSULTING RECRUITING AN INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT

DAS HR CONSULTING RECRUITING AN INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT

DAS HR Consulting is Recruiting an INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANT Location: Oak Lawn area in Dallas, Texas Date Posted: 2/1/2023 Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 /hour Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite Send resume to: diann@dashrconsulting.com Company Overview: Experience the best in...

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Does Your Company Have Ethical Agility? Do You?

Does Your Company Have Ethical Agility? Do You?

I recently presented the latest business ethics research at a Human Resources Conference. The Global survey results were shocking. Ethics is critical for all businesses to retain customers and employees; think Wells Fargo, Harry Weinstein, Enron, Nestle, and more. The...

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“Love Me Tender” Post-Covid!

“Love Me Tender” Post-Covid!

Even as more workers went remote, workplace romances rose during the pandemic. One-third of U.S. employees are currently involved or have been romantically involved with a co-worker, up from the 27% who reported workplace romances before the public health crisis began...

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Go to Hawaii!

https://www.dashrconsulting.com/umauma-falls-experience-interview/ This webcast is with my clients who have the most beautiful property on the Hawaiian Islands.  Use the Dr. Di discount if you go to Uma Experience.  

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Tips for Workplace Investigations

Tips for Workplace Investigations

What to Tell the Complaining Employee(s) The company is committed to compliance with the law and its policies and will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation to determine whether inappropriate conduct has occurred. If so, the conduct will be stopped and...

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Businesses — What About Your Hourly Employees??

Businesses — What About Your Hourly Employees??

By Carol Ann Pruitt Did you know that in 2021, more than half (55.8%) of the U.S. workforce was made up of hourly workers? This is according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But before COVID 19, many hourly workers weren’t even considered essential to their...

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How You and Your Company Be Sued! Criminally and Civilly!

How You and Your Company Be Sued! Criminally and Civilly!

Civil law and criminal law are two main classifications of the law. Civil law regulates conflicts between private parties, such as individuals or organizations, while criminal laws regulate crimes and frauds committed against the government. Typical civil law cases...

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CEO Interviews with Dr. Di

CEO Interviews with Dr. Di

I have a show that interviews successful CEO in various industries.  Also, watch my interview with Jeff Crilley. Watch these amazing interviews.  Dr. Di https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFOWnpAQ0LU&t=9s   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocl1vh68gEQ&t=37s...

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Do Your Employees Love Their Jobs??

Do Your Employees Love Their Jobs??

Do Your Employees Love Their Jobs?? 2021 studies show these are the top reasons Employees love their jobs.   Covid has changed our work environment forever. The Great Resignation and the 21st Century challenges regarding employment are drastically changing our...

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Top 10 2022 Predictions for Businesses

Top 10 2022 Predictions for Businesses

What we learned from 2021 was that our businesses needed to manage around a pandemic and survive. Many employees did not want to work or return during the pandemic. In 2022 our companies will need to address both again—pandemic and survival.  Companies learned two big...

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Gen Z In the Workplace Interview

Gen Z In the Workplace Interview

What do companies need to know to create a harmonious work environment with Gen Z? - Fox News Radio asked Dr. Di Ann Sanchez at DAS HR Consulting, LLC to come on the air and discuss with WOOD Radio West Michigan. She is an expert on generations in the workplace.

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4 Types of Mentors You Need in Your Career!

4 Types of Mentors You Need in Your Career!

Many managers and employees use coaching and mentoring in the same breath they are very different. Yet, in the 21st-century workplace, both are imperative to support employee development and engagement. Below are the top 5 differences between coaching and mentoring:...

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Soft Skills Are Critical for Business Profits! Dr. Di featured!

Soft Skills Are Critical for Business Profits! Dr. Di featured!

Being gifted at performing the technical aspects of a job can take an employee only so far. To become a stellar employee or an admired leader requires an arsenal of skills that are harder to measure but critical to success.  Dubbed “soft skills,” they are behaviors,...

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DID YOU KNOW? — POST COVID-19 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS!

DID YOU KNOW? — POST COVID-19 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS!

By Carol Ann Pruitt, HR Consultant, DAS HR Consulting, LLC Returning employees to the workplace during and after the COVID-19 pandemic will not be as simple as carrying on business as usual. Not only will many workplaces be altered initially, but some changes may be...

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Create a New Company Culture Post-Covid!

Create a New Company Culture Post-Covid!

As we begin to bring employees back to work, this is an opportunity to create a new company culture post-Covid. Implementing a positive company culture can have so many company benefits, particularly productivity and retention. It is no secret we are in a talent...

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“Puppy Love” at Work!

“Puppy Love” at Work!

According to studies by the National Institute of Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, dogs can relieve human anxiety and lower stress.  Companies should consider allowing employees (post-Covid) to bring their dogs to work as an incentive...

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IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2021

IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2021

IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2021 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2021 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes.  ...

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OSHA Resources during COVID-19

OSHA Resources during COVID-19

The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues to provide guidance to assist employees and employers with maintaining safe and healthy working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic.  This guidance will be particularly...

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10 Steps to Reopen Your Business!

10 Steps to Reopen Your Business!

https://www.facebook.com/fwhcc/videos/291941148512270/ -- Watch my Video to the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber on the 10 Steps to Reopen Your Business!      ...

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Attract, Retain and Develop Gen (Z) Zoomers!

Attract, Retain and Develop Gen (Z) Zoomers!

Generation Z is the demographic cohort following Generation Y (Millennials).  Generation Z is those who are currently 24 years and younger.  Names for this new generation include Zoomers, IGen, NetGen, and Selfie Generation. Gen Z will be the most populous generation...

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COVID-19 Family First Act Highlights!

COVID-19 Family First Act Highlights!

Families First Coronavirus Response Act - FINAL - 3-20-20 Please see the attached PowerPoint on the Families First Cononavirus Response Act.  Call DAS HR Consulting, LLC if you have questions or need help!  

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COVID-19 Employee Assessment!  Incident Report!

COVID-19 Employee Assessment! Incident Report!

COVID-19-Incident-Report-final-DAS-HR-Consulting-3.31.2020 (1) COVID-19 DOCUMENTATION  PLEASE EMAIL COMPLETED REPORT IMMEDIATELY UPON BECOMING AWARE OF A SITUATION TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT DAS HR CONSULTING, LLC For assistance with completing this form, we...

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COVID 19; Employers are you complying?  Take the Assessment!

COVID 19; Employers are you complying? Take the Assessment!

The focus of this assessment is to ascertain if your Company is prepared for the Federal COVID-19 mandatory requirements effective April 1, 2020. Employers that do not comply with the new law may be liable to unpaid wages, damages, attorney fees, and reinstatement....

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“March Madness” Brings Gambling to the Workplace!

“March Madness” Brings Gambling to the Workplace!

Many organizations have misconduct policies highlighting gambling is prohibited in the workplace. However, most employees view office pools and other office gambling as harmless.  Bottom line: employers usually experience decreased productivity.  According to the 2018...

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The High Cost of Toxic Workplace Culture Report Findings!

The High Cost of Toxic Workplace Culture Report Findings!

The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) polled American workers to understand the impact of company culture on workers’ well-being and the financial health of the business.  According to research highlighted by Harvard Business Review, positive work cultures...

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Take the Love Workplace Quiz

Take the Love Workplace Quiz

  “There comes a time when you ought to start doing what you want. Take a job that you love. You will jump out of bed in the morning.” Warren Buffet Warren Buffet has inspired business environments by his simplicity, kindness, generosity,  business and...

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Top CEO concerns for 2020!

Top CEO concerns for 2020!

The Conference Board conducts an annual survey of world executive offices to ascertain business priorities and concerns. Nearly 750 CEOs and nearly 800 other C-Suite executives from mainly four regions: Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the United States participated...

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2020 Employer Deadlines!

2020 Employer Deadlines!

Happy New Year from DAS HR Consulting, LLC. Every year I provide employers and employees with the deadlines for the year!  If you have any challenges, contact us. We are so honored to serve you!  Dr. Di Ann Sanchez, SPHR, SHRM-SCP DATE   COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT 1/01/20...

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Alert! New Pay Laws Affecting Every Small and Large Company!

Alert! New Pay Laws Affecting Every Small and Large Company!

On September 24, 2019, and December 12, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay and an updated definition of overtime. This is the first time in more than 50 years that the DOL has...

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What are Soft Skills? Why are they important?

What are Soft Skills? Why are they important?

Hard skills are specific knowledge and abilities required for a particular job, for example, computer programming, bookkeeping or typing skills. These skills can be clearly measured that is required to adequately perform the job. Soft skills are more difficult for...

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The “Selfie Generation” hits the workplace.  GEN Z!

The “Selfie Generation” hits the workplace. GEN Z!

The Gen Z generation is now entering the labor force and will be 36% of the workforce by 2020. For the past few years, the world has been focusing on the Millennials or Gen Y. Now we have the Gen Z generation, those who are 22 years old and under. By the way, the good...

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Top 10 Performance Review Rating Errors

Top 10 Performance Review Rating Errors

Performance Review rating errors can cause your entire performance review program to lose credibility among your employees. With the consistent analysis of the program, employers can work to avoid this situation! Performance review appraisers/managers must be on guard...

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Changes to the EEO-1: Part 1 & now Part 2

Changes to the EEO-1: Part 1 & now Part 2

The annual EEO-1 filing deadline is September 30th every year. Employment data must be extracted from one pay period in July, August or September of the current survey year. The EEO-1 report requires employment data only.

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USERRA Rights and the Law – What Organizations Should Know!

USERRA Rights and the Law – What Organizations Should Know!

UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT OF 1994 The basics of the law are: Coverage: Virtually all employers, regardless of the number of employees. Eligibility: Virtually all employees who perform “service in the uniformed services” “Uniformed...

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Americans are Some of the Most Stressed-Out People in the World!

Americans are Some of the Most Stressed-Out People in the World!

According to 2019 Gallup’s annual Global Emotions report, Americans are some of the most stressed-out people in the world.  Gallup’s report highlighted 1,000 people in countries around the world.  Stress and worry are some of the negative emotions the survey found. ...

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What is the Difference Between Coaching and Mentoring?

What is the Difference Between Coaching and Mentoring?

Many managers and employees use the terms of coaching and mentoring in the same breathe yet they are very different. In the 21st century workplace, both are imperative to support employee development and engagement. Below are the top 5 differences between coaching and...

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What Does Love Have To Do With It? Happy Valentines!

What Does Love Have To Do With It? Happy Valentines!

Career Builder's workplace dating survey highlights workplace dating was at a 10-year low in 2018.  Many employers speculate this is due to the #MeToo movement.   It is naïve to believe employees do not date fellow employees, customers, and vendors. The survey found...

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New IRS Rate for Business Mileage 2019

New IRS Rate for Business Mileage 2019

The IRS has increased the standard rate that employers can use to calculate deductible expenses for operating company cars and trucks. The new rate, raised by 3.5 cents per mile to 58 cents per mile, will be effective Jan. 1,2019. Businesses can use this amount—also...

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Save Save Save in 2019

Save Save Save in 2019

  The IRS announced that employee 401(k) contributions for 2019 will top off at $19,000—a $500 increase from 2018—while the "all sources" maximum contribution (employer and employee combined) rises to $56,000. Plan participants who contribute to the limit next year...

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Holiday Parties – What Employers Should Consider

Holiday Parties – What Employers Should Consider

The time for the annual office holiday party is fast approaching. As it does employers should be aware of some of the issues that can turn what should be a festive occasion into a nightmare. While allowing employees to deck the halls and trim the tree, employers also...

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How to Attract Top Hispanic Millennials

The population of the United States and its workforce will become substantially more Hispanic in the coming decades. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Hispanics represented 17.4% of the population in 2014 and that the Hispanic demographic will make a huge jump to...

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