Being too nice can backfire on any employer

By: Garland M. Baker B.

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Many business owners have found out here in Costa Rica that if they give an inch, their employees will take a mile. They must act fast to pull in the reins, particularly after a recent landmark court decision.  

The labor court said that if an employer does not correct unwelcome actions by employees immediately, such actions become the rule. 

Here is an example direct from court: 

Boom in beach condos could cause oversupply

By: Garland M. Baker B.

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Get ready for Costa Rica's condominium explosion.  It is happening right now all over the country. 

Beehive condos are popping up everywhere.  The San José area, Escazú and Santa Ana are perfect examples.  New condos are growing out of the ground fast.  

First, the hot trend was malls.  The last five years brought three new malls and complete renovations to two older ones.  There is even one more in the development stage. The “biggest and baddest” mall is yet to come south of The Forum in Santa Ana.  The ground is prepared and ready to go.  However, construction recently was suspended.  

The new trend is condos, and expensive ones at that, especially the ones that overlook the ocean.  

What is it about water that will entice a buyer to pay exorbitant amounts of money to look at it from a picture window?