A number of years ago, I had a client who told me of a great habit he’d developed: once yearly, during his birthday month, he would review what were usually considered fixed expenses. These were typically subscription based, recurring monthly at the same rate and often without any thought or examination on his part. Things […]
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Happy holidays…. What should holiday parties look like for this year? The following are the top 5 suggestions from the internet for 2022: 1. Coordinate a Team-Building Charity Drive Giving is better than receiving. And when your team bands together for a worthy cause, it can be just what Santa ordered to build teamwork and
Workplace Buzzwords, what do they mean? The buzzwords of late 2022… Quiet quitting, fast firing, zoom out, fast quitting, quiet fleecing, loud quitting, quiet firing… In August, the Wall Street Journal spotted an unassuming TikTok in the wild and introduced the concept of “quiet quitting” to the masses. After the video was cited by the paper, the
Do you allow employees to come to work in costume? Set some guidelines around what’s appropriate in attire to be sure not to offend others, either inside or outside the Company. Spooky! Halloween lets the goblins out of the box, unleashing all kinds of behaviors in kids and adults alike. Pranks? Costumes? Sugar overload? It’s
HALLOWEEN- Have a safe and HR friendly Halloween! What does that look like? Read More »
While each season has its special delights and hazards (Spring allergies, anyone? Slipping on Winter’s ice? Enduring Summer’s humid heat?) I’m especially partial to Autumn. With mild temperatures, shifting light and vibrant, earthy tones, it’s a pleasure to experience it outdoors. And, between Autumn and year-end we’re bombarded with so many holidays to enjoy. Yet,
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Listening to Employees….Why? From SHRM, 9.16.2022 According to isolved’s second annual Voice of the Workforce survey released Sept. 7, continuous listening by employers, consistent learning opportunities and frequent check-ins with supervisors are even more important than some organizations may realize, particularly for employees plagued with anxiety or self-doubt. The 1,000-employee nationwide survey found that 50 percent of
I9 Issues Have you wondered if you’re completing the I9 form correctly? Have you audited your I9s lately? The top mistakes employers make on I9s: Allowing untrained staff to administer I-9s Not supervising new employees as they complete I9s Accepting unacceptable documents Accepting fraudulent documents, such as fake lawful permanent resident or Social Security cards
August 19 – 25 has been the celebration Aviation Appreciation Week. Declared originally by President Theodore Roosevelt, it occurs during the birthday of one of America’s first pilots, Orville Wright, and meant to celebrate America’s development of aviation. The role of ‘pilot’ is to guide the direction and safe arrival of an aircraft. And, in
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LOSING A GREAT EMPLOYEE? WAIT, THEY CAN WORK REMOTELY, FROM WHEREVER, RIGHT?! NOT SO FAST ……. As more employers roll out hybrid work policies, there are many complex legal considerations to take into account. Hybrid work impacts tax compliance, reimbursement for work expenses and prohibitions against discrimination, among other things. Workers and job applicants are
In the United States, the big theme of July is Independence, usually accompanied by a crazy amount of fireworks. Fireworks that aren’t organized by professionals can be dangerous as well as loud. So, what does this have to do with business? Try this: the wise business owner encourages employees to contribute to their business with
