Go ahead and get gone NLRB poster

Decorating the office can be so hard hard. I mean, do you put the “hang in there” kitten poster next to the poster of the sunset with “success” written underneath it, or closer to the emergency exit map? Decisions, decisions. Well the DC Circuit Court just made this office makeover a little easier by saying “hey you know that National Labor Relations Board poster you thought you had to hang up? Forget about it.” Which is great news for this Albert Einstein poster that has been collecting dust in the closet for the last two years.

To read more about the Court’s decision click here. To see some actually cool office posters click here.

Tips for keeping a small business in business

When people lost jobs during the recession, they didn’t lose hope. In fact, many new companies were born out of an out-of-work person with big ideas, a great product, and an even better work ethic. A great product and some hard work, and bam! You’re back on your feet and your own boss. But as the companies grow, so do their obligations, and many don’t realize they’ve missed a step until they’ve been knocked down.

Our partners at Fisher & Phillips have written “Six Tips for Small Businesses,” which is a great guide for smaller employers to ensure they have their bases covered. Their tips are a direct response to the problems they hear again and again from small businesses.

The six tips include:

• Implement, review, and enforce employment policies
• Comply with all posting requirements
• Train, train, train
• Don’t try to do it all yourself
• Get outside help when you need it
• Invest in tools that will help your company comply with the law.

If you follow these tips, you’ll be better prepared to avoid those trouble spots and keep powering along, doing what you love. To read the article, click here.