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Paying Employees During Disasters or Other Economic Events
The last three weeks have been especially difficult for those of us on Long island. Hurricane Sandy left its mark and the destruction and damage is virtually everywhere. As a company headquartered here and one that provides contingent workers to regional businesses, we have heard our share of storm disaster stories as well as some inspiring tales of people rising above the challenges.
Surf Smart
With sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc… the internet has become the go to place to keep in touch with friends, family and business associates alike. It’s no wonder there are more and more villains out there trying to ruin your web browsing experience.
Don’t Just Work – Work At It
Planning and preparation is an absolute must for the success of any business professional. An ideal example of why and how this works is in sports. Ask any professional sports coach and they will agree that when their team has a good practice, they always play a good game and more often than not, come away with a win.
The Office Cold War Heats Up
For as long as I’ve been employed, I can’t remember a time when there wasn’t some sort of thermostat war raging in my place of work. As a teen I worked in a building where two colleagues nearly came to battle over it.
LLoyd Named Best of Long Island
In the 7th year of the Best of Long Island poll, administrated by the Long Island Press, LLoyd recently took first place honors in the Staffing Services category in the first year this category was offered.
Laboring Over Labor Day – More Than You’ll Ever Need to Know
When I was a kid I dreaded Labor Day because it meant summer was over and the first day of school was just two days away. As an adult, I kind of like it. It represents a day off from work and it still means that school is just two days away. (Sorry, kids.)