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Employee Conflict Resolution – Doin’ it Old School

In most cases, employees will spend as much if not more time with each other than they do with family and friends when you take into account a 40+ work week. Having a group of people with varying personalities in such close proximity to one another and for extended periods of time they are bound to butt heads every now and again. Differences in opinion, conflicting attitudes, several levels of work ethic and interpretations of quality are but a few of the reasons employees square off at work.  read more »

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Employers - Protect Your Employees Against Identity Theft

As more and more Americans are becoming victims of identity theft, many employers are increasing their level of security to protect their employees. A recent General Accounting Office report estimates that as many as 750,000 Americans are victims of identity theft every year. So, what can you do to protect your employees? Here are some ideas.  read more »

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Company Spotlight - Kelly LeBel

This month we would like to introduce you to our Payroll Distribution Specialist, Kelly LeBel.

Kelly joined LBMC Employment Partners in 2008 as the Payroll Distribution Specialist, a new position that works closely with our payroll team. Previously she worked in the Credits Department for DaVita and as a Payroll Assistant for Brookdale Senior Living.  read more »

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The High Cost of Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces several employment law statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) and The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA). According to the EEOC’s website, the total charges filed with the Commission in fiscal year 2009 were down slightly from FY 2008 – 93,277 total charges as compared to 95,402.  read more »

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Real Estate Reappraisal is Underway in 23 Counties in Tennessee

2010 is an Important Year for Obtaining Savings on Your Real Property Tax Liability for the Next Four Years

In 2010 the following counties are undergoing a mass reappraisal by the tax assessor’s offices which will determine your real estate tax assessment for the next four years:  read more »

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Williams is Top Manager in 2010

Grady Williams says that when he thinks about top Chattanooga CEOs such as Vicky Gregg, Zan Guerry and Tom Edd Wilson, he doesn't see himself in the same league.

"I don't stack up to those people," he said.

But Mr. Williams does indeed find himself linked with the trio and other key execs as he's the 2010 Chattanooga area manager of the year.  read more »

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Impact of Recovery Act Funding on the Single Audit

With not-for-profit and governmental agencies beginning to receive unprecedented amounts of federal funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the inevitable is upon us and that is the impact that the receipt of ARRA funding will have on the Single Audit. Though ARRA funding may have had some impact on organizations with fiscal years ending June 30, 2009, the larger impact will begin with calendar year end audits.  read more »

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Whose Money Is It Anyway?

Striking a balance between donor wishes and organizational fiduciary responsibility

Social investing and social entrepreneurship have dramatically changed the face of philanthropy over the past 10 years. Donors of both extreme and moderate means are no longer content to practice “checkbook” philanthropy. They want to engage in socially responsible philanthropy, donating not only their treasures but also their time, talents and ideas.  read more »

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