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Dear Atty., Is Age Really Just A Number?
The “Dear Atty” column is aimed at answering employers’ legal questions that surround issues in human resources. Attorney Pete Albrecht of Albrecht Backer Labor & Employment Law, S.C. welcomes you to for future editions of “Dear Atty.” Dear Atty., I am the Office Manager at an up-and-coming marketing firm. The owner likes to hire young […]
What Are The Costs Of Employee Turnover?
Imagine writing a check for thousands of dollars to a departing employee on their last day of work. Sounds crazy, right? That may sound ludicrous, but the costs of turnover often amounts to the equivalent of giving away thousands of dollars of a company’s hard earned money. The American Management Association estimates it costs employers […]
Resume Spring Cleaning
This is the time of year when many of us clean out our garages, venture down to the basement to do a bit of reorganizing, and in general tidy up our living spaces. Your resume deserves the same type of treatment from time to time, even if you are completely happy with your current job […]
Separate Myth from Fact: Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire and Temporary
We only use 10 percent of our brains. Gum takes seven years to digest. Bulls hate the color red. Staffing firms only specialize in temporary job placements. These statements are all common misconceptions that are typically passed around with the best of intentions, but not always based on the full facts. In the staffing industry, […]
Kim Starr Speaks About Her Book
On April 15, and during Autism Awareness month, I had the pleasure to speak to the law firm of Quarles & Brady, about a book I published, “Sedona’s Story”. The book chronicles my family’s efforts to help our autistic daughter, now 19, with both autism and with the spirit world. The event lasted an hour […]
Dear Atty., The Rules Don’t Apply To Me, Right?
“Dear Atty” is a column aimed at answering employers’ legal questions that surround issues in human resources. Attorney Pete Albrecht of Albrecht Backer Labor & Employment Law, S.C. welcomes you to submit questions for future editions of “Dear Atty.” Dear Atty., I am the human resources manager for our company. For the most part, […]
Drake Team Interviews Students
The Drake & Company Staffing Solutions team recently had the opportunity to conduct mock interviews with students from a local middle school. We welcomed the opportunity to step out into the community and meet with area students. Overall, our team was impressed by the goals and aspirations the students displayed, and how the students presented themselves […]
Dear Atty., Does ‘The Boss’ Reign Supreme?
The “Dear Atty” column is aimed at answering employers’ legal questions that surround issues in human resources. Attorney Pete Albrecht of Albrecht Backer Labor & Employment Law, S.C. welcomes you to for future editions of “Dear Atty.” Dear Atty., I have a brother-in-law who is kind of a know-it-all. He runs his own business […]
Donations Sought For Dressed For Success Clothing Drive
One of the biggest tips we share with job seekers is to always dress professionally for a job interview. While a suit is not necessary for every interview, an applicant should dress to impress any potential employer. First impressions are an important part of the interview process and that is why we want to help […]
Dear Atty., How Do I End The Hostility?
The “Dear Atty.” column is aimed at answering employers’ legal questions that surround issues in human resources. Attorney Pete Albrecht of Albrecht Backer Labor & Employment Law, S.C. welcomes you to for future editions of “Dear Atty.” Dear Atty., I am the human resources manager at our company. We have a salesman, Joe, who […]