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Human Resources: Remote Workers — 4 Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Unpaid Overtime

September 8, 2020

Monitoring the work day is easy when everyone is all in one place, but for many businesses, remote work is now part of our “new normal.” Without a clear start…

Health Q&A: Is there a simple lifestyle change that can significantly reduce a person’s risk for death?

September 5, 2020

Health Q & A is a LKN Connect Health & Wellness column published monthly. The readership is invited to submit questions falling within the fields of health promotion, wellness, and disease…

Branding Solutions: Three Keys to Getting New Business: Trust – Pt 3 of 3

September 5, 2020

The Three Keys to Getting New Business: Trust – Part 3 of 3 This article is the 3rd part in a series of three articles on Getting New Business. Read…

Virginia is for Lovers … Day Three Cideries Pt 4 of 4

September 2, 2020

Virginia is for Lovers … and is the Birthplace of American Wine, a 4-part series: the birthplace of American wine, day one – wineries, day two – wineries, and day…

ASK ALAN: Is Micromanaging Hurting Your Business Value?

August 29, 2020

In my previous column, “Is Tension In The Workplace Hurting Business?”, I explained why tension among employees is detrimental to businesses. Several readers wrote to me, suggesting that micromanaging is…

Human Resources: Substance Abuse Is On The Rise – What To Do In The Workplace

August 23, 2020

In June of this year, the National Safety Council (NSC) warned employers to prepare for an increase in addiction issues. Stress is an important biological response, but too much stress…

Branding Solutions: Three Keys to Getting New Business: “Like” – Pt. 2 of 3

August 22, 2020

This article is the 2nd part in a series of three articles on Getting New Business. Read part 1 on how you can get your clients to know you and…

Virginia is for Lovers … Day Two Wineries Pt 3 of 4

August 19, 2020

Virginia is for Lovers … and is the Birthplace of American Wine, a 4-part series: the birthplace of American wine, day one – wineries, day two – wineries,…

ASK ALAN: Is Tension In The Workplace Hurting Business?

August 15, 2020

As the leader of your business, are you feeling tension? Is there tension among your employees? Believe me, plenty of tension can be found in the workplace today given our…

Health Q&A: Is Alcohol Healthy?

August 9, 2020

Health Q & A is a LKN Connect Health & Wellness column published monthly. The readership is invited to submit questions falling within the fields of health promotion, wellness, and disease…