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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is a federal government agency, founded by Congress in 1935. The primary responsibility of the NLRB is to administer the National Labor Relations Act. The Act is the main law governing relationships between unions and private sector employers.. The Act guarantees the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively with their employers.

Negativity is the feeling and expressing of unhappiness, anger, frustration, or upset to other employees in your workplace; it is often accompanied by resistance. According to Gary S. Topchik, author of Managing Workplace Negativity , negativity is often the result of a loss of confidence, control, or community. Knowing what people are...

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New employee orientation is the process for welcoming a new employee into your organization. New employee orientation, often spearheaded by a meeting with the Human Resources department, generally contains information about safety, the work environment, the new job description, benefits and eligibility, company culture, company history, and...

]A non compete agreement is a written legal contract between an employer and employee. The non compete agreement lays out binding terms and conditions about the employee’s ability to work in the same industry and with competing organizations upon employment termination from the current employer. Generally, the non-compete agreement states that the employee may not work for a competing firm for six months to two years following employment ending.

A non disclosure agreement is a written legal contract between an employer and employee. The non disclosure agreement lays out binding terms and conditions that prohibit the employee from disclosing company confidential and proprietary information. A non disclosure agreement is in effect for the duration of an employee’s employment and for a...

A non-exempt employee is an employee who, because of the type of duties performed, the usual level of decision making authority, and the method of compensation, is subject to all FLSA provisions.

You can use nonverbal communication to convey your messages more effectively when you communicate. But what comprises nonverbal communication and how do you most effectively use it? Find out.

The notetaker documents decisions, action items, next steps and more in a meeting. The notetaker role is critical for developing shared team memory.