The Business Fundamentals Checklist
Shoring up your small business in 2017? First, get back to basics, suggests Pacific Continental Bank CFO Rick Sawyer.
Brand Stories
Court Rejects BOLI’s Position In Manufacturing Overtime Dispute
With certain exceptions, including supervisors and employees working in non-production areas, ORS § 652.020 provides that Oregon employees working in mills, factories, and manufacturing establishments are entitled to daily overtime at time and one-half the regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of ten hours in a day. Generally, such employees also are … Read more
How to Convince Your Employer to Pay for Your MBA
The desire to expand your skill set and move into a more significant and lucrative management role are both good reasons to pursue an MBA.
The Winding Road
The Historic Columbia River Highway just turned 100 — a milestone worth celebrating for Oregon.
Post-Election Workplace Challenges for the Employer and Employee
No doubt presidential elections impact employers and employees nationwide.
Building a Smarter Workforce, One Defining Moment at a Time
At OSU, educational opportunities aren’t confined to the classroom. Here’s why that matters for Oregon’s businesses.
As Immigration Policy Shifts, Smarter Strategies are Key
Oregon businesses that hire foreign nationals are discovering that the best defense may well be a good offense.
Oregon Legislature Considers “Predictive Scheduling” Law
Employers in Oregon could be required to pay employees for up to four hours of unworked time if an employee’s shift is cancelled or shortened.
Fictional Mailbag – Is “Pot” Luck Talk A Drug Policy Violation?
At The Bullard Edge we see some interesting questions in the (fictional) mailbag.
A Day In The Life: Valentine’s Day And The HR Manager
The Bullard Edge’s first annual “workplace fiction” contest is over and we are pleased to present the winning storyette (under 1000 words).