National Working Parents Day By Andrea Feinberg During September we acknowledge “National Working Parents Day”. And, while you may have a number of employees whose role as parents show up in a variety of ways daily, this annual awareness can be a thoughtful gesture to show appreciation and support for those team members with children …
The Rise of “Employer Hostage” Situations: Understanding the Balance of Power by Kim Keene The balance of power between employers and employees has always been a dynamic and delicate dance. Historically, employers often held the upper hand, with vast pools of candidates ready and willing to step into roles as needed. However, in recent times, …
National Book Lovers Day By Andrea Feinberg During August we celebrate National Book Lovers Day, a wonderful celebration of fiction, speculation, fantasy, history, romance, science, art, philosophy and all that comes from anyone’s brain and the experiences they’ve stored there. Using this holiday for your small business success and that of your employees can be …
Too Hot to Work? What are Employer’s Obligations? by Kim Keene Do you have outdoor workers, or indoor workers that are in an area subject to heat? If so, are you aware of the heat index? There are no specific standards from OSHA concerning working in hot environments, but employers do have a duty to …
By Andrea Feinberg World Emoji Day is an annual event celebrated on July 17th. It was created by “Emojipedia” to promote and celebrate the use of emojis. The date was chosen because it is the default date displayed on the calendar emoji on most platforms. How consistent! Emojis have become an integral part of digital …
Tax Implications to Consider When Starting a New Business by Rhonda Anderson What type of business am I starting? Types of Business: Sole Proprietorship – Only Owner File Form 1040 – Schedule C Self-employment tax paid on net profit Partnership – Two or more partners File Form 1065 Profit or loss is passed through to …
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Salary Caps: How To Retain An Employee That’s Reached The Top of The Pay Scale by Christina Carmona Employees who are earning the maximum compensation for their pay range are often highly valued top performers and retaining them in today’s competitive market is challenging but critical. Start by ensuring that the employee understands the big …
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Keeping Connected With All Of Your Employees by Christine Muller Are you struggling to keep connected to employees? Are you wondering what they are working on and how productive they are being? Are you trying to keep connected to those distant or remote workers? Think of ways in which to regularly connect (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, …
By Andrea Feinberg June 25th is ‘take your dog to work day’, an annual event that might cause fear in the owner’s heart and brain. Seems counter-productive, no? Certainly, at first glance, it seems disruptive. Let’s see how we can connect this fun holiday to improved workplace behaviors or norms. Allowing employees to bring their …
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Encourage Employee Wellbeing: Promote Taking Time Off for a Healthier Work-Life Balance by Kim Keene Research shows that many employees are thinking about skipping or at least shortening their vacation plans this year out of fear of being laid off or falling behind in their work. Others simply want to conserve their cash, given the …
