By Mark Moore The shock waves due to the global pandemic haven’t been lost on the agricultural sector. Supply chain issues, short stocks of new equipment, and record demand in all segments are just some of the issues dealerships have had ...
Read MoreAre There Deductions from Exempt Employee Pay for Vacation?
Question We have an exempt employee who is taking a few days off for vacation, but the employee has no paid time off (PTO) left. Can we deduct full-day absences from the employee’s weekly salary? What about partial-day absences? Answer In general, an ...
Read MoreFederated Insurance Urges Members to Prepare for Severe Weather
Severe weather and natural disasters that were once considered unpredictable now feel inevitable. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires are occurring regularly across the United States. Members need to take action now – in the calm before the storm – to help ...
Read MoreFederated Insurance Ignites Safety – Not Flames
Commercial property fires are on the rise. What’s causing this? Industry experts are often seeing these fires sparked by the deferred maintenance of buildings, equipment, and electrical systems as well as delayed inspections of sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, etc. Some ...
Read MoreRICHARDSON, TX — HBS Systems, a leading provider of web-based equipment dealership management solutions and a preferred Bobcat dealership management system, is proud to introduce new reports for Bobcat equipment dealers. Bobcat dealers will be able to look at service efficiencies, ...
Read MorePartnering for Safer Roads during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
It’s not uncommon to hear your phone chime while you are driving, followed by the temptation to glance away from the road for a quick peek. It only takes one moment, but those precious seconds not spent actively monitoring the ...
Read MoreData Sharing Between Dealer and OEM Helps Dealership Succeed
By Mark Moore Direct and open communications with OEM suppliers can be a vital part of the management process. Randy Tye, who served as vice president of inventory management for Mazergroup, was responsible for overseeing the largest New Holland dealership group ...
Read MoreFMLA Leave Concurrent with Vacation and Sick Leave?
QUESTION When an employer is subject to FMLA, and the employee is eligible for FMLA leave, should FMLA run concurrently with his vacation and sick leave? Or should the employee first exhaust his sick and vacation leave before the 12-week clock ...
Read MoreA Company Vehicle Crash Could Impact Everyone
A devastating company vehicle crash can leave a lasting impact at your business in more ways than you may realize. Businesses may need to consider the negative repercussions stemming from “social inflation,” or, negative public sentiment and mistrust towards businesses ...
Read MoreDrive Recruitment, Retention with Strategy to Reward Employee Performance
The U.S. continues to experience a labor shortage across many industries and roles. Since April 2021, the number of people quitting their jobs each month has hit record levels — over 38 million people voluntarily left their jobs in 20211. ...
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