Say What You Mean (Avoiding the Curse of Instant Jargon)

Business owners know that old adage: if life hands you lemons, make lemonade. But sometimes the lemons come so fast and furious from vendors, competitors, employees, customers and even the consultants who are paid to make it better that a business owner begins to crumble under the stress. And sometimes success itself is the culprit: too much to do and know and take care of. That's...

If you're like me, you spend a lot of time at your computer desk. That time can quickly translate into physical problems: sore back, sore shoulder, painful hands, even shortness of breath if you hunch over your keyboard too long.

A few years ago, the word "erognomics" cropped up everywhere. Now it is hardly mentioned but the science is still valid. Ergonomics, as described by...

On Friday, April 13^th, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily enjoined the NLRB’s rule requiring the posting of employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act. The rule, which had been scheduled to take effect on April 30, 2012, will not take effect until the legal issues are resolved. There is no new deadline for the posting requirement at this time...