IPM recently had the amazing opportunity to participant in the Waste Management Share the Green Diversity Program. After three weeks of learning and networking, participants were asked to submit a 90 second “elevator pitch” video. Here is the IPM submission, which was chosen as a top pitch. The next step is a live pitch to …
Your laid off and furloughed employees are coming back. Now what? Maybe you can just slide back into the exact same work environment before the pandemic. This article is not for you, and congratulations. But, if you are like most of us (and IPM is a 28 year old business) where and how to go …
What will normal look like post-pandemic? A message from our CEO, Sheila McIlnay Read More »
In almost 30 years of working within national and international high-end recruiting and contract labor management, our IPM team has dealt with specially trained service animals, various ADA accommodations and federal regulations, and all the attendant human issues. But recently we were faced with an “Emotional Support Animal” (ESA), as opposed to a certified “Service …
Supporting Workers (and their Employers) with Emotional Support Animals (ESA) Read More »
Independent Professional Management has been a member and supporter of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) since we launched our company in 1992. Our founder and CEO, Sheila McIlnay knew the importance of accessing the resources and expertise that organizations like WBENC provide their members. “Most new business owners initially think of local resources …
IPM and our sister company, IPMAS, continue to establish partners and relationships in Polk County, Florida. Our nearly 30 years in business has taught us that there is no better way to learn about a community than through the business owners. And we all know, the best place to engage with business owners is through …
A news release from the The Department of Labor highlights the findings of an investigation into violations of overtime and record keeping provisions of the Fair Labor Stands Act (FLSA) against Planet Direct Mail. Planet Direct Mail was forced to pay $355,672 in back wages and damages to 73 employees plus extensive penalties. The Department …
Another Company Gets Dinged By the Fair Labor Standards Act Read More »
Thanks to Forbes.com for keeping the business world updated on employment issues that could easily get lost in the world news of the week. They recently reported on the landmark decision of Dynamex Operations West, Inc v. Superior Court of Los Angeles, No. S222732, where the California Supreme Court announced new testing criteria for determining …
The Confusion over 1099 Independent Contractors Continues Read More »
Go For The Greens Rises Above Hurricane Irma Challenges The IPM and IPMAS executive team recently returned from a successful Go For the Greens Conference, one that almost didn’t happen. The original conference, which was to be the 10th anniversary conference, was schedule to take place in Orlando during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. “For …
IPM and IPMAS are excited to announce the opening of our newest office. We have partnered with My Office & More to have a brick and mortar office space in Lakeland, Florida. As our client portfolio continues to grow in central Florida, it made great business sense to have a consistent place to meet and …
As the month anniversary of Harvey’s devastation on the southeast Texas coast and the Houston area in particular approaches, we reflected in a team meeting today how proud we are to live and work in the greater Houston community. During the height of the crisis our business’ emergency response plans were proven again to be …