The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes guidelines related to minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and child labor. Some companies find themselves facing legal challenges when they inappropriately classify employees as exempt or nonexempt for the purpose of overtime payments.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes guidelines related to minimum wage, overtime pay, record-keeping, and child labor. Some companies...

An elevator speech is an excellent way to convey your skills while networking and seeking employment. Typically, an elevator speech is a one-minute summary of who you are, why you are qualified, and what you have to offer the organization or industry. A brief sales pitch will ensure that you are prepared to discuss your career goals whenever the opportunity presents itself. Some examples of where you could use your elevator speech are at a networking event, during a job interview, or in a social setting.

An elevator speech is an excellent way to convey your skills while networking and seeking employment. Typically, an elevator speech...

Imagine you are on your deathbed tonight or some fifty years from now. I look you right in the eyes and ask you the following question, “What things do you wish had happened that would have made your life a success?’ (For example, J. Paul Getty, who at the time was the wealthiest man in the world, said on his deathbed that he’d gladly give up all of his millions for one experience of marital happiness.) Please write down five wishes (If you have more than five, you are welcome to write down those as well).

ASSIGNMENT 1 – PART 1: “FIVE WISHES” When you are working on this assignment, it is important that you are...