While March 8 was celebrated as International Women’s Day, the entire month is given over to highlighting the contributions of women, worldwide, in the full range of human endeavor: commerce, science, politics, sports, arts, family, innovation, spiritual realms. However, there’d be no need for this showcase if it wasn’t for the sad fact that, worldwide,

Drinking on the Job- What to Do When an employer suspects a worker has been drinking on the job or is intoxicated at work, it should respond to ensure the safety of the employee, their co-workers and customers. That response may entail doing a quick investigation and having a conversation with the employee, along with

Last week, on February 17, we celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day, founded in 1995 by the foundation of the same name. Its mission is to make kindness a norm. Why is this ‘touchy feely’ day so important to your business? It’s because spreading kindness not only helps others feel better about themselves, it can

Payroll Tax Deadlines and Changes for 2023 DUE DATE FORM DESCRIPTION 1/31/2023 Q4 941 Employer’s Quarterly Tax Return 2022 940 Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return 2022 W2 Annual Wage Reporting Employee 2022 W3 Transmittal of Wage & Tax Statements Q4 MT UI5 Montana Employer’s UI Quarterly Wage Report (or applicable state) 2022 MW3 Annual

Our most recent blog discussed the impact of World Human Rights Day (Dec. 10) on those rights you might accord your outsourced and internal team members. As this month celebrates Martin Luther King Day, let’s bring the conversation closer to home and recent controversies over the rights of those who don’t conform to the American

The Numbers States reported that 216,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Dec. 17, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The number of workers continuing to claim unemployment benefits—1.67 million—has been steadily rising through the year and is now just under the pre-pandemic average of 1.7 million.

Since 1948, the United Nations has celebrated Human Rights Day on December 10, arising from its Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) A milestone document, it proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other

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

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

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,

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

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 […]