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Walk the Walk: Make Company Values More Than Just a Slogan Jan 23, 2014: Think quick: what are your company’s core values? Does your company have a mission statement? What is it? Odds are, it probably has a lot of nice-sounding words in it like “integrity,” “respect,” “communication,” or “excellence.” That’s great, but do those words accurately reflect your company’s values? Does your company hire people who reflect them?

Writing An Employee Handbook Your Employees Will Read - And Heed, Part 1 Jan 23, 2014

Not complying with current law can be expensive in today's legal climate; employers should review their employee handbooks and employment-related policies to make sure they are up to date.

More importantly, employers should draft their handbooks so their employees actually read them and follow their policies.

In this article, Atlanta attorney Bert Brannen provides advice on how employers should write their handbooks to get employees to actually read and understand them. In the next issue we'll identify 10 important policies that every employer should have in place to minimize the risks of employment-related litigation.

Strategies to Motivate Your Employees #21-30 Jan 22, 2014

The need to understand and work with the law continues to grow in hospitality – Today and in the Future by Dr. John Hogan Jan 22, 2014

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In my continuing professional work as an educator, an expert witness for both plaintiffs and defendants, as a consultant, author and speaker, I clearly see that the need to understand and work with the law continues to grow. As owners and operators in hotels, restaurants, spas, clubs and other hospitality businesses, we must recognize what a litigious society we are and how to protect all parties to the best of our knowledge.

Plan Now to Improve 2014 Performance & Results With a Management Incentive Program Jan 22, 2014

RestaurantOwner.com Profit Tip of the Week

7 Traits of True Leaders Jan 22, 2014: Between Venus and Mars: 7 Traits of True Leaders BY LEIGH BUCHANAN

Control is a mirage. The most effective leaders right now--men and women--are those who embrace traits once considered feminine: Empathy. Vulnerability. Humility. Inclusiveness. Generosity. Balance. Patience.

Top ten hot topics for employers in 2014 Jan 22, 2014: Sheryl Jaffee Halpern
At about this time every year, clients and friends often begin asking me what the hot topics will be in the new year. Naturally, some developments remain to be seen, as each new day seems to bring unique challenges for employers (one of the many reasons I love what I do). But other issues are reminiscent of the adage “everything old is new again.” With that, here is a list of what I anticipate will be among the hot topics for employers in 2014:

When it is Inappropriate to Terminate an Employee by HospitalityLawyer.com Jan 22, 2014

This includes a list of more than 20 specific topics to be aware of in employee termination.

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HOW TO BUY A HOTEL Handbook: labor and employment tips Jan 22, 2014: HOW TO BUY A HOTEL Handbook: labor and employment tips
By Jim Butler and the Global Hospitality Group®

Recruiting and Staffing | What Kind of Person Can You Get for $13 Per Hour? Jan 21, 2014: Below is a recruitment ad published in the New York City edition of Craigslist. Really not a lot of skill required. Not really a great ad. One positive: it offered health insurance.

Training and Development – A self-analysis Jan 20, 2014: Developing ourselves and our teams requires focus and a plan. Take this brief assessment of your perspectives and determine the plan YOU need for success.