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August 3, 2023
All employers are legally required to display both federal and state employment law posters. A new combined poster is available each year but due to recent […]
August 3, 2023
Next Level is launching an online human resource tool, called HRyou, to help business owners understand employment laws, hiring, managing performance, records retention, etc. The target […]
July 12, 2021
Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law several employment-related bills that were passed by the 2021 Legislative Session. These laws are effective August 1, 2021, so business owners should review and update their policies and practices to be in compliance.
July 8, 2021
In the past “soft skills” were dismissed as fluff—nice but not necessary for getting the job done. But in today’s business world, managers are finding that soft skills like good communication, conflict management, time management and a penchant for problem-solving are critical factors that impact productivity. Unfortunately, traditional classroom education doesn’t teach these skills, considering them to be personal characteristics that students should have been taught at home. This has led to what is called a “soft skills gap” in today’s workplace that has far-reaching consequences for both the employer and the employee.