There's a recurring scene in The IT Crowd that many of us can relate to. An employee calls the employer's Information Technology department for tech support, and the technician who answers the phone …
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Review of TALENT IS OVERRATED by Geoff Colvin
Peter introduced me to Geoff Colvin's book, Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everyone Else, on our first date. He humbly dismissed a common story his mom told …
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Case Study: Cliff Needed to Fire an Employee and Didn’t Want to Get Sued
“I need to fire an employee and I don't want to get sued.” That's how it began with my client, Cliff. It's how a lot of my clients come to me. It is very uncomfortable for them and a huge conflict. …
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Case Study: Becky Doesn’t Think She Has a Conflict
"I don't have a conflict. I just can't start my business because every lawyer I talk to expects me to pay them for their service." I actually had someone say that to me in a networking meeting …
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How to Get DIY Conflict Resolution for Free
Not long after I launched the first edition of DIY Conflict Resolution in 2014, I discovered some sites offering copies of the book for free. Below, you'll see why I am not linking to any of them. …
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Review of SECRETS OF THE MILLIONAIRE MIND by T. Harv Eker
The first time someone mentioned the Secrets of the Millionaire Mind book to me, I probably rolled my eyes. I dismissed it as another tool that promises riches for the readers, but only delivers …
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Working with Independent Contractors
Independent contractors and employees are two very distinct types of workers. Employees typically want to go to work for one employer and have that employer take care of the various aspects of running …
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Six Reasons You Do Not Want to Get Your Worker Classifications Wrong
Several employers did not like reading the information in my earlier posts on this topic. I get it. You might have worked as an “independent contractor” for someone in the industry where you now …
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Double Check Your Worker Classifications
In this video, Nance discusses worker misclassification and some related penalties for New York employers. Three things you need to know: There is no such thing as a 1099 employee. An …
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Frequently-Asked Questions About Employee Protection Agencies
What’s the difference between the NYS WCB and NYSIF? There’s a big difference between the New York State Workers Compensation Board (“NYS WCB”) and the New York State Insurance Fund (“NYSIF”), …
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