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WBENC Certification: Requirements, Process, Cost, and FAQs
You built your business. You make the decisions, serve the clients, solve the problems, manage the finances, lead the team, and handle a hundred other responsibilities that may never appear in your official job description. Now you are considering WBENC certification because it could help your company reach larger corporate customers, participate in supplier diversity programs, and gain greater visibility as a women-owned business. There is just one problem: getting certified
Stephanie Carnes
3 days ago9 min read


(DON’T) LUV U – VALENTINE’S DAY LYFT AND UBER STRIKE 2.14.2024
TNC workers numbering in the thousands went on strike in both the U.S. and the U.K. this Valentine’s Day. While the planned strike was...

Kristen Carroll
Feb 17, 20242 min read


Living Above 10,000 Feet: Thoughts on Reclaiming Your Work Week . . . And Your Life
Kristen Carroll, Founder and Chair of The LMC Groups It recently occurred to me that I travel more by plane than car. In fairness, I live...

Kristen Carroll
Feb 6, 20248 min read


DOL New Independent Contractor Standard 1.10.2024
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR UPDATE: The DOL’s updated Independent Contractor standards are essentially a return to pre-2021 guidelines where 6...

Kristen Carroll
Feb 1, 20242 min read


NLRB New Joint Employer Rule 12.26.2023
LABOR RELATIONS UPDATE: The NLRB's new Joint Employer rule took effect on December 26, 2023 (pending congressional approval), adjusting...

Kristen Carroll
Jan 5, 20242 min read


Celebrating Black Business Leaders: David L. Steward
David L. Steward is the founder and chairman of World Wide Technology (WWT), the largest Black-owned company in the United States. David...

Kristen Carroll
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Celebrating Black Leaders - Yetnebersh Nigussie
Note: During Black History Month, we are sharing some of our most-admired black leaders. If you would like to nominate someone, please...

Kristen Carroll
Feb 16, 20232 min read


Celebrating Black Business Leaders - Sheila and Robert Johnson
Note: During Black History Month, we are sharing some of our most-admired black business leaders. If you would like to nominate someone,...

Kristen Carroll
Feb 9, 20232 min read


Celebrating Black Business Leaders - Ramona Hood
Note: During Black History Month, we are sharing some of our most-admired black business leaders. If you would like to nominate someone,...

Kristen Carroll
Feb 1, 20232 min read


Winning the Resolutions Game
In almost every other facet of life, we think goal setting is an important piece of getting where you’re going. If you aim for nothing,...

Kristen Carroll
Dec 30, 20224 min read


Is Your Employee Engagement #Jollygood?
Here at LMC, we have lots of tools in our engagement toolbox with our team members. One of our favorites is the monthly Wellness...

Kristen Carroll
Dec 18, 20221 min read


Hiring Customer Service Agents
Everyone knows today's recruitment landscape is challenging. Here are some tips we've found useful, especially when hiring customer...

Kristen Carroll
Dec 9, 20221 min read


And the Sign Says
Our LMC offices are a bit…unusual. Sure, we have some of the fun and trendier accoutrements like a snow cone machine, video game station,...

Kristen Carroll
Dec 7, 20221 min read


Culture At Work
What is it like to work at your company? What’s the vibe on your team? Are you traditional and staid; funky and quirky; something in...

Kristen Carroll
Dec 2, 20221 min read


GivingTuesday: The Gift of Giving
#GivingTuesday has been our favorite holiday at The LMC Groups since our early days. Each year our employees raise funds and contribute...

Kristen Carroll
Nov 28, 20222 min read


Avoid These Five Common Employee Handbook Mistakes
Hi there! Amy Cooley here, HR Leader at LMC People. Human resources is all about the relationship between you as an employer and your...

Kristen Carroll
Nov 23, 20221 min read


Top Trade Show Trends for 2022-2023: How to Be the Showstopper on the Show Floor
Trade shows have been part of our business economy since they were very literally traded services in medieval times, with vendors...

Kristen Carroll
Nov 15, 20224 min read


Where Is Our Workforce?
by Kristen Carroll, Founder and Chair of The LMC Groups The missing employees dilemma is a mystery plaguing most US industries and local...

Kristen Carroll
Aug 18, 20227 min read


AMY COOLEY, SHRM-CP AND HR LEADER FOR THE LMC GROUPS AND THE COMMAND BRANDS
Recently, LMC's Amy Cooley earned her SHRM-CP certification. The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) is the global leader for...

Kristen Carroll
Aug 14, 20221 min read



Kristen Carroll
Mar 29, 20220 min read
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