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2015 is predicted to be a year of growth in the economy, and businesses are ready. Especially optimistic are the small business owners and entrepreneurs. It’s time to look forward and plan your strategy–if it’s not been in place since mid-year. NPR: 2014:

As the year draws to a close, it is the perfect time to consider those things that we think of as sacrosanct. Have you read through your employee handbook lately, considered your hiring process, or re-evaluated your daily activities?

November 22—Nov. 23, 2014 … As America looks forward to turkey and cranberry sauce, B2C small businesses and entrepreneurs are looking forward to one of the most profitable times of the year.

November 15—November 16, 2014 … As the holidays approach, discussions about stress in the workplace continue. However, we’re starting to look forward to 2015 and reconsidering hiring and productivity, especially with the economic pressures of a falling unemployment rate.

November 8—Nov. 10, 2014 … HR Executive: Stress Matters … ADP and Towers Perrin both released reports on workplace stress recently, and everyone is talking about it.

November 1–November 2, 2014 … TLNT: “Employee Fired After Making Threats of Violence on Facebook” … A parole officer in Ohio was fired after making threats on facebook.

October 25—October 26, 2014 … TLNT: “Letting Sick Employees Come to Work” … For the past few weeks, Ebola has been leading news across the country making employee wellness top of mind for many HR managers and employers.

October 18—October 19, 2014 … Mashable.com:

October 11, 2014–Oct. 12, 2014 … Law 360:

Forbes: “How Marijuana Legalization Will Affect Drug Testing in the Workplace” … While no one is certain how the legalization of marijuana will affect the nation, especially our lives at work, the resounding response is to continue or increase drug testing.

HR Director: “What If Employees Actually Were an Asset?” Even though the analogies are British, the concept applies. Common wisdom says that “employees are our greatest asset”, but are they really?

Media Bistro: “Communications Executive Resigns After Background Check Uncovers Red Flag” … Yet another falsified degree is uncovered in an employee background check—this time, it was for Wal-Mart’s communication vice president.