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Hourly employees have a problem with time clocks. They feel somehow regulated and disrespected. But, keeping accurate records of time and attendance is important to any business that uses one. That’s among the reasons business are turning to online time clocks to replace their old mechanical systems. Why employees resist punching in and out – According to Curt Finch writing for HR Crossing.com, there are at least five reasons workers dislike time systems: First, keeping time means being kept. It’s a status issue that distinguishes blue-collar from white-collar. Second, they fear their productivity per hours worked will not reflect well. Third, they want to be valued for more than time put in. Four, the whole effort is worthless because it can be manipulated. Five, it’s demoralizing when you know others …

Among the those “little things” that visitors notice in your home are things special and unique. There’s the flooring, lighting, and window treatments all add value to your house. The latest way to make a real and lasting impression is with contemporary sinks and plumbing for kitchen, powder room, and bath. New designs, matching fixtures, and sometimes exotic materials make a statement but still do their functional best. Speaking of their contemporary sinks, the Italian designers for MaestroBath explain, “Our modern approach to bathroom and kitchen fixtures with minimalist, rational and contemporary designs lead to pieces of art and elegance, defining whole new levels in luxury bathroom and kitchen fixtures.” For the kitchen Planning a new kitchen differs from redoing an old. When the design and planning are new, you …

When you’re a busy parent spending your day working from home or the office, and running around after one or more children, there often doesn’t seem to be enough time to keep the house in order. Paperwork piles up in a flash, toys and games get strewn from one room to the next, and the cupboards quickly become bursting at the seams. If you’re feeling more and more stressed out by the clutter in your household though, it’s time to do something about it — even if you just do one small thing a day. Read on for some tips you can follow today in order to organize your home and get back in control of its contents. Break the Work Into Steps When you gaze around at your home …

High waisted bikinis might be called vintage today but they are the latest craze in the swimwear world. The modern waisted bikini is purely an invention of the 20th century instigated by the paradigm shifts in fashion and society.Swimwear companies today are quickly embracing high-waisted bikinis for plus size women because they’ve discovered that these groups love the fact that they provide full coverage, assist in hiding extra skin, and enable them to look toned and slimmer. Approximately 25% of women worldwide now wear size 8 or larger – over the past 5 years, the women’s plus sized market has grown by 45%more than that of men. But the key indicator of rising trends in plus sized fashion wear is the popularity of certain body/model types. The latest news from …