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ONE SECOND

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jun 11, 2024 (May 17, 2024)

ONE SECOND Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from California called me the other day to talk about the worst possible event: a fatality. The event transpired as follows. […]

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THE NEW OVERTIME LAW

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jun 4, 2024 (May 17, 2024)

THE NEW OVERTIME LAW Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Georgia called me the other day to talk about the upcoming change to the Fair Labor Standards Act […]

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THE EMPLOYEE 401(K) MODEL

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On May 28, 2024 (Apr 24, 2024)

THE EMPLOYEE 401(K) MODEL Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A compassionate business owner from Florida called me the other day to talk about one of his long-term employees, who is no […]

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IF YOU WERE GOING TO SELL YOUR COMPANY

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On May 21, 2024 (Apr 24, 2024)

IF YOU WERE GOING TO SELL YOUR COMPANY Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A forward-thinking business owner from Illinois called me the other day to talk about the current success of […]

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PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On May 14, 2024 (Apr 24, 2024)

PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from California called me the other day to discuss an issue that began with us talking about corrective action for one […]

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ADDIE

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On May 7, 2024 (Apr 24, 2024)

ADDIE Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   An enterprising business owner from Massachusetts called me the other day to discuss his intentions to implement various field training programs to improve employee safety, […]

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MAINTENANCE MANAGER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Apr 30, 2024 (Mar 21, 2024)

MAINTENANCE MANAGER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A promising business owner from Colorado called me the other day to discuss his company’s anticipated staffing plans. While qualified Laborers, Foremen, […]

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THE THREE-LEGGED STOOL

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Apr 23, 2024 (Mar 21, 2024)

THE THREE-LEGGED STOOL Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   An inquisitive business owner from Virginia called me the other day to discuss optimizing the alignment between his annual strategic plan, current organizational […]

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SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDAMENTALS

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Apr 16, 2024 (Mar 21, 2024)

SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDAMENTALS Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A frustrated business owner from California called me the other day to vent about the increased number of post-employment workers’ compensation claims that […]

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ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK POLICIES

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Apr 9, 2024 (Mar 21, 2024)

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK POLICIES Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from New Hampshire called me the other day to discuss revising her Employee Handbook in anticipation of her field […]

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NEW INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CRITERIA

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Apr 2, 2024 (Mar 21, 2024)

NEW INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CRITERIA Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A novice business owner from California called me the other day to discuss her staffing plans. While well-intentioned, the business owner excitedly […]

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TIMEKEEPING AUDIT

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 26, 2024 (Feb 16, 2024)

TIMEKEEPING AUDIT Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A landscaper from California called me the other day to request that I perform an audit of her company’s timekeeping process.  While initially surprised […]

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TRAVEL TIME

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 19, 2024 (Feb 16, 2024)

TRAVEL TIME Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Michigan called me the other day to talk about a request she just received from one of her long-time field […]

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HARDWIRE, UNWIRE, REWIRE

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 11, 2024 (Mar 11, 2024)

HARDWIRE, UNWIRE, REWIRE Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A prescient business owner from Missouri called me the other day to talk about the Change Management Venn Diagram that fundamentally postulates “change” […]

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Alone

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Mar 5, 2024 (Feb 16, 2024)

ALONE Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A landscaper from California called me the other day to talk about the possibility of having a policy that could hopefully prevent the reoccurrence of […]

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YOU’RE A COACH

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 27, 2024 (Feb 19, 2024)

YOU’RE A COACH Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   An agile business owner from Minnesota called me the other day to talk about assorted issues inherent within her company’s on-going culture change. […]

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BUT WAIT. THERE’S MORE…

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 20, 2024 (Feb 19, 2024)

BUT WAIT. THERE’S MORE… Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from North Carolina called me the other day to talk about an issue that scares the hell out of […]

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I HAVE TO GET RID OF THIS GUY: SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENTS

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 13, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

I HAVE TO GET RID OF THIS GUY: SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENTS Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A highly-successful business owner from Florida called me the other day to talk about […]

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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MANAGER BONUS PROGRAM

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Feb 6, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE MANAGER BONUS PROGRAM Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   An impressive business owner from Oregon called me the other day to talk about moving his company, his culture, and his […]

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THE BEST DECISION HE EVER MADE

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 30, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

THE BEST DECISION HE EVER MADE Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from California called me the other day to talk about the process one of his colleagues was […]

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REMINDER TRAINING

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 23, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

REMINDER TRAINING Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A wise business owner from Maryland called me the other day to talk about the structure, pace, and intent of his Company’s monthly Management […]

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NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 16, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Alaska called me the other day to talk about the legal and practical roles that a Non-compete Agreement can fulfill […]

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UNION ACTIVITY

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 9, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

UNION ACTIVITY Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from California called me the other day to talk about a recent event involving one of his Maintenance crews. During a […]

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PAYING IN CASH STILL HAPPENS

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Jan 2, 2024 (Dec 27, 2023)

PAYING IN CASH STILL HAPPENS Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   A business owner from Virginia called me the other day to talk about a legal incident that occurred in his local […]

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30-Day Development Review For Administrative Employees

by Steve Cesare Ph.D. On Dec 26, 2023 (Sep 26, 2023)

30-Day Development Review For Administrative Employees Steven Cesare, Ph.D.   As promised, this posting is the follow-up to last week’s Tuesdays with Steve which presented the 30-Day Development Review for […]

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