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Preventing Workplace Violence: What’s New

The first and most obvious step in preventing workplace violence is to understand its meaning. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, workplace violence is “any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior

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Construction

The Hidden Value of Middle Managers in Operations

In today’s volatile work environment, many companies are starting to lay off employees, including—or maybe even especially—middle managers, because company leaders mistakenly believe managers are expendable. But if a middle manager’s role has not been reduced to one of simple

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Construction

Asset Deductions Made Easy with Section 179

Section 179 of the U.S. tax code offers a tax incentive to small and medium-sized businesses by allowing them to take a full deduction on tangible assets in the year items were purchased and put into service. The cost of

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Construction

Theft in the Workplace: How to Identify and Stop It

No matter what type of business you run, you’re vulnerable to employee theft motivated by greed, anger, dissatisfaction, or an “above the rules” attitude. Which of these ways employees steal are areas of vulnerability for your business? Payroll theft: Are

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