Robert Hoffman


Is an FLSA-exempt employee who works two jobs at one company eligible for extra pay?

By Robert Hoffman |  Jun 23, 2000

Human Resources mentor Robert Hoffman responds to the following question from an inc.com user: We have a position in accounting...  Read story

Can I take legal action against a former employee who bad-mouthed the company via e-mail?

By Robert Hoffman |  Jun 21, 2000

Human Resources mentor Robert Hoffman responds to the following question from an inc.com user: After an employee resigns, and ...  Read story

How do I develop HR policies for a start-up from scratch?

Aug 15, 2000

Human Resources mentor Robert Hoffman responds to the following question from an inc.com user: I was hired as the controller of...  Read story

What do you think the most important trend affecting small business will be?

May 16, 2001

Human Resources mentor Robert Hoffman responds to the following questions: What do you think the most important trend affectin...  Read story

How do I write a warning letter to an employee who's performing poorly?

By Rogers, Martha, Kasanoff, Bruce |  May 17, 2000

Human Resources mentor Robert Hoffman responds to the following question from an inc.com user: After several instances of carele...  Read story

Do you have a sample contract or letter of employment?

By Robert Hoffman |  Jul 10, 2000

Human Resources mentor Robert Hoffman responds to the following question from an inc.com user: Is it possible for you to send m...  Read story

What do I do when an employee has a performance problem and needs coaching?

Mar 7, 2000

Human Resources mentor Robert Hoffman responds: Ideally, feedback about performance should be an ongoing process. Tell your subord...  Read story

In Memoriam

By Kasey Wehrum |  Dec 1, 2006

We remember the great entrepreneurs who died this year, from the founders of K2 skis and Lands' End, to the woman who invented tortilla chips and Richard Bra...  Read story

Noncompete Agreements Protect Valuable Assets

By Robert Hoffman |  Jan 1, 2000

Q: Why should our company have a noncompete agreement with employees? Ifsuch a policy is necessary, what should it look like? Who sh...  Read story

What advice do you have for companies interested in hiring a more diverse workforce?

Jun 19, 2001

Human Resources mentor Rudy Karsan responds to the following question from an inc.com user: "Many growing companies would like...  Read story

Workforce Management Policy Can Ease Downsizing Pain

By Robert Hoffman |  Oct 1, 1999

QUESTION: What issues should be considered when developing a business consolidation or workforcemanagement policy? ANSWER:...  Read story

Good Training Strategy Helps Avoid Discrimination

By Robert Hoffman |  Oct 15, 1999

QUESTION: What training strategies should an employer use to avoid harassment and discrimination inthe workplace? ANSWER: ...  Read story

Making Exit Interviews Work

May 15, 1999

Many companies use exit surveys and interviews as a tool to enhance organizational effectiveness. Robert Hoffman, the principal, chief executive officer o...  Read story

What software do you recommend for distributing e-mail newsletters?

By Jennifer A. Redmond |  May 2, 2001

We posed that question to several inc.com mentors. Here are their responses: Paul Edwards, Running a One-Person Business m...  Read story

Crisis Management Guide

By Jennifer A. Redmond |  Oct 31, 2001

Is your business prepared for the worst? Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we set out to provide entrepreneurs with information to he...  Read story

Six Ways to Position Your Company for Success

By Jennifer A. Redmond |  May 8, 2001

What do you think the most important trend affecting small business will be? How best can owners position their companies to take advantage of it? We pose...  Read story

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