Ellyn Spragins


A Database of Job Hunters

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  May 1, 1991

Available database listing potential candidates for hire.  Read story

How to Stay Awake at Meetings

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Apr 1, 1992

Resource book on how to hold successful meetings.  Read story

The Cost of Sexual Harassment

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  May 1, 1992

The legal costs of sexual harassment and how to educate employees.  Read story

Help in Relocating

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jul 1, 1991

Sources of information on relocating your business.  Read story

Reference-checking Tips

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Nov 1, 1992

Advice on checking a candidate's references.  Read story

Severence Pay

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jan 1, 1993

Some guidelines for establishing a severance pay policy.  Read story

Fraud Alert

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jul 1, 1992

Resources for spotting reporting worker's compensation fraud.  Read story

The New Civil Rights Act

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Aug 1, 1992

Why the new Civil Rights Act will make life much more difficult for employers who are sued by employees.  Read story

Screening New Hires

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Aug 1, 1992

Employee-screening companies offer one of the cheapest and fastest ways to help you hire successfully.  Read story

The ADA and Workers' Comp Testing

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jan 1, 1993

An Ergos Work Simulator is an inexpensive and efficient tool for conducting workers' compensation injury tests.  Read story

Employee Illiteracy

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Aug 1, 1992

Testing for employee illiteracy.  Read story

Preparing for the Americans with Disabilities Act

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jan 1, 1992

Staying in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Read story

Getting the Right Lawyer

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Mar 1, 1993

Issues to consider when selecting a lawyer.  Read story

Testing Options

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Sep 1, 1992

Low cost drug and alcohol testing options.  Read story

Detecting Fraud

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jul 1, 1992

Steps an employer can take to unmask workers' compensation fraud.  Read story

Wall Postings

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Aug 1, 1991

Available government labor law posters which display all federal regulations.  Read story

Three Testing Goliaths

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Feb 1, 1992

Information on three honesty test publishers.  Read story

Constructing a Vision Statement

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Oct 1, 1992

Guide to creating a vision-statement.  Read story

My Old Favorite: The New England Pantomime Test

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Oct 1, 1991

Book containing critical reviews of employee aptitude tests.  Read story

Lowering Drug- and Alcohol-Testing Costs

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Sep 1, 1992

Lowering the cost of testing employees for drugs and alcohol.  Read story

A Capital Idea

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jan 1, 1989

The Securities and Exchange Commission's new rules may simplify means of receiving loans and equity.  Read story

Free Help from Uncle Sam

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jun 1, 1991

Employee-skills testing programs available through the U.S. Department of Labor.  Read story

Avoiding Employee Lawsuits

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  May 1, 1991

Protection strategies against hiring and firing lawsuits.  Read story

Outgrowing Your Employees

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Feb 1, 1993

Dealing with long-time employees your company has outgrown.  Read story

Family Feud

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jul 1, 1993

Professional mediators can help resolve family-business disputes.  Read story

Recruiting on the Cheap

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jan 1, 1992

Inexpensive recruiting alternatives.  Read story

T or F? Honesty Tests Really Work

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Feb 1, 1992

Available honesty tests for hiring employees, their validity & a sample Inc. poll.  Read story

ADA Hiring Incentives

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Mar 1, 1992

Tax incentives for hiring the disabled.  Read story

How to Retain Key Employees

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Nov 1, 1992

Advice from entrepreneurs on how to keep key employees motivated.  Read story

Do You Need a Labor Lawyer?

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Mar 1, 1993

Labor lawyers are helpful when dealing with new laws and are less expensive in a long-term relationship.  Read story

The Art of Hiring Professional Temps

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jun 1, 1991

What to look for when selecting a temporary-help agency.  Read story

Getting into Foreign Markets

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Nov 1, 1992

Resources on entering foreign markets and hiring overseas.  Read story

Sexual-Harassment Guides

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  May 1, 1992

Resource guides for understanding sexual harassment in the workplace.  Read story

Eliminating Layoffs

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Sep 1, 1992

A government 'shared-work' program helps cut payroll costs without laying off workers.  Read story

Network: February 1991

By Inc Staff |  Feb 1, 1991

Network resources.  Read story

First Impressions

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Dec 1, 1991

Suggestions on welcoming new employees.  Read story

Keeping Good People

By Ellyn E. Spragins

Supervisors must be aware of subordinates' priorities in order to keep workers happy.  Read story

When Company Owners D-I-V-O-R-C-E

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Oct 1, 1991

Common husband- -wife business practices that can backfire during a divorce.  Read story

Raising the Bar for Bonuses

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jun 1, 1991

Creating a bonus plan that motivates employees.  Read story

Fighting Workers' Comp Fraud

By Ellyn E. Spragins |  Jul 1, 1992

Problems with employees filing fraudulent workers' compensation claims.  Read story