New federal overtime rule set to take effect
November 17, 2016 By Kevin Yanik
A new rule requiring employers to pay overtime to 40-hour-per-week workers who earn up to $47,476 per year is scheduled to go into effect Dec. 1.
Read More Teaching staff members the art of problem solving
August 25, 2016 By Ken Albrecht
When staff members habitually come to you with their questions, they are passing the responsibility of the outcome onto you.
Read More Mobile devices bring propane delivery businesses into a new era
August 18, 2016 By Bill Stomp
The propane delivery business focuses on one type of fuel but risks depriving its workers of another source of energy: real-time communication
Read More Recruiting and retaining productive employees
July 21, 2016 By Ken Albrecht
Many businesspeople find it time-consuming and challenging to recruit and retain productive employees.
Read More Labor Department implementing new overtime rule
May 19, 2016 By Kevin Yanik
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that employers will be required to pay workers who earn up […]
Read More Using recognition, rewards to achieve compliance goals
March 13, 2016 By Jay Johnston
Those of us not in the field, at the plant or on the road rarely consider the human […]
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In the Know: Mentoring the next generation of workers
March 9, 2016 By LP Gas
In the Know is a monthly partnership between LP Gas magazine and Propane Resources. Our focus this month is on employees, addressed […]
Read More Sorting out uncommitted employees
February 4, 2016 By Ken Albrecht
In a bacon and egg breakfast, the chicken is involved, but the pig is committed. Is there a […]
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Cross generational: Don’t let age differences disrupt the workplace
June 9, 2015 By Megan Smalley
In just about every company, there are likely people from two or more generations working together. The age […]
Read More Propane retailers wrestle with hiring challenges
May 21, 2015 By Diane Sofranec
Having trouble finding – and keeping – hardworking employees? You’re not alone. Many propane retailers complain that good […]
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