Anna Brewer joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the new DOL Secretary is considering a pilot program that would be similar to the white collar exemption previously proposed for which employees can be on salary.

Anna Brewer joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the issues employers are facing regarding drug testing and drug policies, especially in those states that have different marijuana laws from the federal government.

Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the way to keep your best people from being poached is to explain these three things they can acquire by working with you.

Thomas Sullivan joins Jim Blasingame to report on a new survey of small business sentiment that show an increase in hiring, even in the face of greater difficulty in finding qualified employees.

Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to report on what true health care reform would look like, including some of the types of policies that are being proposed to hold down premiums while delivering customized coverage.

Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to report that the logical solution to healthcare insurance problems is to allow the states to take care of their own citizens, with block-grant help from the federal government.

Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to report on the likelihood of the GOP in Congress trying to repeal and replace Obamacare again this year, and the political problems they will have if they don’t.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the NFIB Index shows small businesses still concerned about acquiring qualified workers, but at the same time are reporting solid hiring responses.

Jim Schreier joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the reasons why small businesses are feeling pressure to hire regular employees, retain key members, and compete on compensation.

Jim Schreier joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how bad the challenge is for businesses to find qualified people, as well as to retain good people, and how to protect your business.