Certain industries and job roles may require regular use of a company car. Perhaps the job role requires spending most of the day on the road driving to different...
Someone asked recently if we have a one-page document explaining the revised W-4 that HR can provide to new employees who may not have filed a W-4 in years. We’ve...
No matter what type of company or organization you work at, navigating tough conversations is simply a fact of life. Whether you have to deliver a less-than-flattering...
Building a solid employee training program is important. Not only does training improve employee performance and ensure that new employees have the skills that they need...
Since the onset of the pandemic, employers have been allowed to inspect employees’ Form I-9 documents remotely, provided in-person inspection occurs within three days...
Time management is a crucial skill for success in life and work, enabling increased productivity and goal achievement. Procrastination hinders this, causing stress and...
Has development in your professional life become increasingly stagnant? Do you feel as if you’re stuck in your current role with no conceivable way out? If so, the...
Companies shouldn't avoid diversity and inclusion efforts because they're embarrassed or afraid to fail. A willingness to improve is key, so being open and eager to...
Life is a series of choices, and sometimes those choices take place at work. Since no amount of training can prepare you for all the different situations you’ll face,...
Staying on top of your work can be tough, but there are ways to make it easier! Tools and techniques exist to help you manage tasks, understand your time usage, and...
Jack dreads this week’s upcoming staff meeting. The agenda includes finalizing team shirts. While he has nothing against company swag — and getting to wear the tee...
Setting professional goals is crucial for career advancement, interview success, and business growth. Goals combat complacency, boost motivation, and propel you forward.
Lost in all the attention paid to the effect of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on group health plans is the equally important issue...
Toxic positivity avoids real problems instead of addressing them. True growth requires facing challenges, not just staying positive. Listen to your employees; they'll...
The use of freelancers or independent contractors has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Companies such as Uber and InstaCart are built on this type of...
Nothing is worse than receiving a poorly written business email with a missing subject line, spelling errors, run-on sentences, and unclear information.
Since the...
Smart businesses use a document retention policy to clarify what to save, where, and for how long. This eliminates guesswork, increases efficiency, and makes finding...
Employees file their W-4s and then forget about them. Whether they know it or not, when you withhold employees’ income taxes based on those W-4s, you’re introducing...
Happy employees are productive employees. Respect your employees' individuality and provide them with the resources they need to succeed. Prioritizing employee...
Sometimes solving an issue with an employee simply involves a manager drawing the problem to the worker’s attention. An individual who routinely tries to slip in late...
