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

Culture Conundrum Two years after the pandemic began, organizations are still adjusting to the COVID-19 world. From government shutdowns and supply chain disruptions to a mental health crisis, the pandemic has adversely affected the world of work in myriad ways. Today’s employers are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit new staff, making it all the

Typically, the season for vacations and a general slow-down demeanor, Summer also delivers a variety of challenges to small businesses. For example: while vacations are important to keep employees (and you, business owner!) fresh and healthy while enjoying family and personal pursuits, those same vacations can cause reductions in productivity,

Throughout the month of May we’ve observed Mental Health Awareness Month, a concept that began in 1949. And, while horrific mass shootings, often attributed to failings in mental health, capture our attention through all forms of media, shortcomings of mental mental health are displayed in many ways that often miss the attention and support they […]

Do you need to do a QuickBooks Cleanup? The following signs could indicate that it’s time for a cleanup: Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations Not Current Balance in Opening Balance Equity Undeposited Funds Over 30 Days Outstanding Bank Transactions Over 30 Days Retained Earnings Does Not Match Tax Return Uncategorized Fixed Assets, Income or Expenses

Phishing Scams Post-Covid life has seen a dramatic increase in phishing scams and hacking by email, cell phone, public wi-fi use and unsecured browsers. Hackers can mask an email address and caller ID to trick the recipient into believing they have a non-existent subscription expiring, renewals are due or a refund is owed. Confirmation of

Jobless Claims Lowest Since 1969 In the most recent Jobs Report (week ending March 19) states reported that 187,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits, the lowest level since 1969. New jobless claims have held at pre-pandemic levels since the end of 2021. In contrast, one year ago, over 750,000 workers were initiating new unemployment

COVID Corner The Centers for Disease Control has eased it’s face mask guidelines. The CDC is moving away from looking only at COVID case numbers and is looking toward a more holistic approach that includes caseloads, hospitalizations and hospital capacity. Under current guidelines, some 95% of U.S. counties are considered areas of substantial or high

Throughout mid-February, my focus often shifted to the Winter Olympics. Oddly, while I follow just a few sports throughout the year, the Olympics has been a longtime favorite, grabbing my attention for wild snowboarding, altitude-defying freestyle skiing, immeasurably gorgeous figure skating, crazy fast luge, bob sleds and more. I’ve always been a huge fan of

Holiday Party?! Remember the good old days of the office holiday party? We thanked employees, recognized accomplishments, looked to a bright future, ate, drank and were merry. Similar to a hybrid workplace, holiday parties should become hybrid. So prepare now to celebrate in different ways – remotely, in-person safely or somewhere in between. Here are

November is known as the Gratitude month! How do you show your employees your gratitude?! A variety of other special days to be aware of. November 7th brings an end to Daylight Saving Time- The suggestion of using daylight more efficiently can be traced to Benjamin Franklin. While visiting in Paris in 1784, he wrote a letter to the

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