The IRS and the National Taxpayer Advocate have been going at each other hammer and tongs over the mountains of paper forms the agency still processes. The NTA, for...
We’ve all been there right? Having the worst day of your life while stuck at work, and it drags on and on, and next thing you know, you’re the office curmudgeon with...
Any good manager knows employee conflict is not simply the problem of the participants – it’s yours, too. Discord affects the entire work environment, from...
Direct deposit is a closed loop. You send the payroll file to your bank a few days before payday and your bank sends files through the ACH network to employees’ banks....
Even though almost every state features some form of at-will employment (except Montana), that doesn’t mean employers can terminate employees with impunity. In...
While some scammers and phishers are using the U.S. mail for their own nefarious purposes, the main avenues for tax scams remain email and text messaging—these methods...
Emotional intelligence, like communication skills, can be learned and improved. There are many resources available to help, including classes and seminars.
Employers should never tolerate hostile behavior in the workplace, but unfortunately, it’s a problem that continues to persist around the globe. In fact, 1 in 5...
Every organization needs a handbook. Every handbook needs clear rules that are easily understood by everyone in that organization. Yet where to start and what’s...
If you’re ready to start a new career or take the next step in your existing field, you’ll likely want to do some career planning. Planning your career will help you...
Employees often find meetings to be a drain on their workday. To combat this, leaders need to ensure meetings are effective and productive. This involves clear...
Did your organization recently receive an EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) complaint? Are you worried about how to handle the process if you do?
If so,...
Workplace conflicts are common, ranging from minor disagreements to major disputes. These conflicts can harm the work environment, negatively impacting productivity,...
Investing in people—it’s a surefire way to either take teams to new levels of performance or waste everyone’s time. The difference? Effective investment of...
Keeping up with the environment around I-9s and virtual verification could be a full-time job these days. Fortunately, we have you covered. Our editors attended John...
Work-life balance is a key concern for all employees in this day and age. Employees want to be able to build a fulfilling career while also starting a family and being...
Workplace conflict is inevitable, but how it's handled can significantly impact both individuals and the overall work environment. While some disagreements can be...
Is your current role not challenging you or exciting you the way it used to? Do you feel like you’re ready to take your career to the next level and take on new...
Mail scams may be making a comeback, but the quickest, easiest, and most efficient way for a scammer or phisher to steal employees’ identities is to hack into your...
Even if your business does not offer parental leave, you are likely still required to provide time off for pregnant employees and new parents under the Family and...
