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Do New York State Employers Need Employee Handbooks?

Nance Schick · Nov 18, 2024 ·

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New York State employers with small workforces often ask us whether they need to have an employee handbook. Technically, there is no legal requirement for a formal bound handbook. However, there are …

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Leading Through Traumatic Experiences with Empathy and Resilience

Nance Schick · Sep 23, 2024 ·

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Traumatic experiences never really leave us. They become part of us and influence our responses to situations that remind us of them. Initially, this happens largely without our consent. Over time, …

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The Power of Collaboration: Enhancing Client Outcomes

Nance Schick · Sep 3, 2024 ·

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When many people think of licensed professionals, they imagine solo practitioners working in isolation, not collaboration among multiple lawyers across different boutique firms with varying …

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Effective Employee Management: Lessons from a Concrete Manufacturer

Nance Schick · Jul 29, 2024 ·

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Several years ago, I had the opportunity to tour a concrete plant. Not only was the manufacturing process fascinating, it deepened my respect for the business and the industry in which it operates. …

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Building a Business: Lessons from Starbucks and Hiring Your First Employees

Nance Schick · Jul 24, 2024 ·

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When building a business, there will be many lean days that humble you and make you wonder whether you should quit. Even the original owners of Starbucks Coffee Company must have experienced them when …

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Collaborator Spotlight: Meet Tevis Trower of Balance Integration

Nance Schick · Jul 9, 2024 ·

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In the pursuit of work-life balance, we often find ourselves managing a multitude of responsibilities, commitments, and goals. Many of us wrestle with significant societal issues such as violent crime …

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FLSA Classification Insights for Employers in NYC and NYS

Nance Schick · Jul 8, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This blog post provides a general overview of FLSA classifications. It is not legal advice. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please make an …

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Case Study: The Overwhelmed Business Owner

Nance Schick · Jul 7, 2024 ·

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Friedrich was a smart, good-looking, and charming stress-case. As a business owner, he was always talking about the big things he was going to accomplish. His company had survived longer than anyone …

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How to Give Employee Feedback: The EASMS Formula

Nance Schick · Jul 1, 2024 ·

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The ability to give constructive feedback to employees might be the most important skill a manager can have. Whether you're a licensed professional running your own practice or a unit supervisor in a …

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Effective September 4th: Preparing for the FTC Ban

Nance Schick · Jun 30, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about the pending FTC Ban on non-competition clauses. It is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. If …

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