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Hourly (non-exempt) versus Salary (exempt): Why You Should Know the Difference

Employers must understand the legal ramifications of classifying a position as hourly (non-exempt) or salary (exempt) because of associated wage & hour compliance requirements in California. Non-exempt and exempt jobs are defined by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and may also be defined by applicable State laws. Definition of Hourly Wage (Non-Exempt) Hourly […]

The Ultimate Guide to Program Management

Professional Project vs. Program Management The difference between project and program management boils down to the difference between projects and programs. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), “A program is a group of related projects managed in a coordinated manner to realize benefits not available from managing them individually. Program management is the application […]

Can Transparency Boost Productivity?

Benefits of transparent communication Transparent communication describes a work environment where both good and bad information is shared across all levels of the organization. This means it goes both up and down the organizational hierarchy. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, “Fostering a culture of innovation requires open, transparent communication. The information must […]

What is Workforce Management, and How Can It Help My Company? 

Workforce management systems were originated in call centers to increase efficiency. Once productivity increased through the systems and processes, other businesses and industries followed.  Today, workforce management is described as a framework that organizations can use to improve time management, forecast staffing requirements, ensure regulatory compliance and produce analytical data about employee skills, training, and […]

How a Lack of Transparency Can Cost Your Organization

Recent studies show that organizations that are more transparent, especially with team members, experience increased engagement, better collaboration, and higher productivity. When everyone is working with the same information and a shared vision, the entire team feels more connected. What is Workplace Transparency?  Glassdoor, the employer review site, defines a transparent workplace as “an organization […]

10 Key Project Management Principles and Practices Every Manager Should Know

“Project management is the use of specific knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to deliver something of value to people.” This is how PMI (Project Management Institute) defines project management. Although there are a variety of project management tools marketed as project management solutions that can help with project management tasks, they don’t replace the need […]

What are the Six Most Important Aspects In a Project Management Software?

The practice of project management can be incredibly complex, with dozens or hundreds of tasks and dependencies needing to be tracked. Project management software tools have become so popular because of the support they provide in scheduling, organizing, and reporting on project workflows.  They can also improve team communication and collaboration.  When searching through all […]

How to Have a More Productive Virtual Meeting

Virtual meetings can help increase productivity by facilitating communication for remote workers, but too many virtual conferences are boring and disorganized. With some planning and facilitation, they can be more successful than regular meetings. Here Are Ten Tips for More Productive Virtual Meetings. Choose a Video Conferencing Platform Video enhances productivity by mimicking in-person meetings, […]