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Early Warning Signs of Construction Claims & Disputes
It is axiomatic that claims and disputes on a project do not simply appear out of nowhere. Experience indicates that when a dispute occurs, there is normally a back story or history of events, decisions, lack of decisions, etc. that can be traced back from a few weeks to several years that gave rise to the dispute. It is these past events or decisions that are identified as the “early warning si..
Effective and Practical use of FMEA for Risk-Based Approach to Computer Systems Validation
Validation of computer systems is a regulatory requirement within the life sciences. "How much to validate" is one of the biggest challenges validation teams face. The struggle to balance time and available resources with compliance requirements often leads to insufficient testing and/or project overruns, which in turn can lead to significant regulatory and safety risks. One way to avoid these issues is to ..
Effective Communication Skills: It’s Not What You Say, But How You Say It!
Effective communication is about really listening to others without any blinders on, eliminating the gossip and rumor mill, reducing the causes of turnover by providing timely and appropriate recognition, leading employees through changes by transparency, correcting the poor performers by coaching them and setting the standards in highly adhered to on-boarding and training standards. All we have in common w..
Effective HR at Work: Creating a High-Performance Workplace
As Human Resources, we are always balancing a the tightrope between keeping the C-suite happy and effectively working with our employees. It is neither simple nor easy. Our jobs are a lot easier when we work in a culture of highly motivated employees who want to do their best every day. But how to reach that pinnacle? Motivating employees is difficult, but not impossible; using a few tried and true techni..
Effective Inventory Management
Inventory management is one of the key pillars of a successful business. While this statement would seem to go without saying, in real life effective inventory management is a very difficult objective because of all of the moving parts. Simply put, a robust and collaborative extended supply chain is required to meet the changing demands of this marketplace.Effective inventory management requires that global..
Electronic Disclosure Under ERISA: Using Websites and Email to Meet ERISA Disclosure Requirements
The IRS and the Department of Labor allow electronic communications such as email and web-postings to satisfy ERISA disclosure requirements, but many administrators are not aware of the specific rules that apply to these disclosures. The Department of Labor and the IRS outline general requirements for electronic disclosure. First, the fiduciary must provide access instructions and the opportunity for a pape..
Elements of Effectively Coaching Employees
Coaching is a process of helping another individual realize their inner potential, delivering fulfilment to both the individual and the related organization. Coaching in the workplace typically focuses on an improvement in individual performance against key performance indicators or job expectations but can also focus on career development and employee growth. Unfortunately, coaching is the part of a manage..
Emerging Issues: E-Signatures, E-Verification, E-CDD/EDD Etc
In recent years the increased use of electronic means to obtain customer signatures, to conduct verifications of customer information, and to conduct overall customer due diligence has posed problems for financial institutions to fully comply with KYC, CDD/EDD requirements. This webinar will discuss methods of using electronic means for these activities and will discuss up-to-date guidance provided by FinCE..
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): It's More Important For Success Than Your IQ!
Emotionally intelligent managers, supervisors and professional staff are your greatest assets. They solve problems, resolve conflict and build teamwork. Researchers and business experts agree that people with high emotional intelligence (EQ) are consistently the top performers in their organizations. They’re more resilient and flexible when things get tough, and are held in the highest regard by their bosse..
Emotional Intelligence for Effective Working Relationships
Emotional Intelligence refers to your ability to recognize and manage your own emotions, recognize and respond to the emotions of others and build effective relationships at work. Developing self-awareness promotes increased productivity and higher job satisfaction. These changes can also lead to improved communication, increased empathy and better interpersonal rapport and relationships.Using practical app..
Employee Classification - Exempt or Non-exempt
The misclassification of employees has been a hot topic with the IRS and the Wage and Hour Department (DOL) for years. Efforts to identify and audit employers who deny proper minimum wage and overtime protections due to the misclassification of workers as minimum wage and overtime exempt have been greatly increased. The Questionable Employment Tax Practices Initiative (QETP) is a little-known program that c..
Employee Expense Reimbursement/Travel & Entertainment Fraud Detection and Prevention
Expense reimbursement fraud—encompassing the myriad forms of employee travel and entertainment (T&E) schemes as well as Purchasing Card (P-Card) fraud—costs organizations hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars per year. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), expense reimbursement frauds result in a median loss of $26,000 per incident and represent 14.5% of all emplo..
Employee Fraud: Prevent, Detect, Manage
Embezzlement, kickbacks, check fraud, financial statement fraud and vendor billing schemes are just a few of the countless economic crimes committed by employees and outsiders. And with the march of technology, new computer and Internet-driven schemes are being deployed by dishonest insiders all the time.Learning ObjectivesUnderstand the fraud problemWhy employees commit fraudEssential fraud detection tools..
Employee Handbook 2021 Update. Includes Updated Federal, State and Local Regulations as well as Multi-State Regulations
Employers must get prepared for all the employment regulations scheduled to be effective in 2021 and beyond. Federal regulations have increased more this year than in previous years. Both Federal and State regulations have at times been at odds with each other. The Department of Labor (DOL) has increased its efforts to audit companies that have not updated their policies & workplace regulations. The oth..
Employee Recognition And Rewards To Help Improve Organization Performance
An engaged workforce is a major competitive advantage for any business. It is clear that engaged workers work harder, produce more, generate greater profits, have more satisfied customers, have fewer attendance issues, and are better in almost every regard. Yet about two-thirds of employees are NOT engaged. That is a problem and an opportunity. Simply put, employee engagement is the extent to which employee..