LJNRadio: Employment Notebook

Making the switch from productive "general" employee into a manager's position is often a challenging, eye-opening experience. Too few individuals are trained to manage others, creating a steep learning curve at the start. Tim Muma talks with Victor Lipman, founder and principal of Howling Wolf Management Training, who uses his experience as a frontline manager to give the rookies some essential areas to focus on to help ensure a smooth transition into becoming an effective manager. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

It's no secret American workers are quick to leave one employer for another with the average job tenure less than five years and millenials barely staying beyond three. Cord Himelstein is the vice president of marketing and communications for Michael C. Fina, an employee recognition company, and he offers up an underutilized strategy. Cord argues companies need to recognize employees sooner and he gives Tim Muma some details on what will make it effective. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

The Affordable Care Act is a U.S. federal statute signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Most of the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act will be phased in by January 2014. In preparation, Lynn Molitor discusses how employers will be impacted by this law with Ken Marsh and Chad Winters from Infinity Benefit Solutions. In the first part of this two-part episode, the basics of the law are reviewed as well as the definition of full time employees when it comes to health insurance benefits that employers must offer to their employees. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

The Affordable Care Act is a U.S. federal statute signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Most of the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act will be phased in by January 2014. In preparation, Lynn Molitor discusses how employers will be impacted by this law with Ken Marsh and Chad Winters from Infinity Benefit Solutions. Here in part two, we cover the areas of pricing, coverage, and any potential penalties employers should be aware of with the Affordable Care Act. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

The Affordable Care Act is a U.S. federal statute signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010. Most of the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act will be phased in by January 2014. As this date is fast approaching, Lynn Molitor discusses how individuals will be impacted by this law as she speaks with Ken Marsh and Chad Winters from Infinity Benefit Solutions. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

The effective hiring of the best employees requires a focused strategy and a detailed method. Jennifer Nichols, human resources manager at West Corporation, fills us in on the key factors in the pre-employment screening process. Jennifer points out the essential information you need and how to successfully put together an accurate assessment. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

The relationship between management and employees has the potential to be beneficial for everyone, giving employees a chance to use their skills and personality to the fullest extent. Crystal Spraggins joins Tim Muma to explain what it means to manage up, how employees actually utilize this strategy, and in which ways everybody can "win." Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Transparency and "open book management" are terms that try to describe a more open place of work. However, when it comes to voicing opinions and speaking up, many employees still may feel uneasy about expressing themselves to management - particularly if they have differing views. Crystal Spraggins joins us to discuss the facets of employees speaking up and the impact it may have - positively or negatively - on the whole organization. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Skills and experience are vital components of a successful employee, but the role of emotional intelligence may be taking on greater value in the workplace. Dr. Travis Bradberry, the award-winning author of the number one best-selling book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, and the co-founder of TalentSmart, joins Tim Muma to explain the significance and importance of emotional intelligence among individuals and businesses. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

While productivity is expected from all employees, consistently successful organizations foster growth among their workers. Peter Economy is a best-selling author, having written numerous books on management, as well as working as the associate editor for Leader to Leader. He joins Tim Muma to provide insight into how managers can encourage employees to lead rather than simply exist, creating greater value and sustainability. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.