The Federal Trade Commission in January published a proposed rule that would make it illegal for employers to require employees to sign noncompete agreements as a...
Getting a new job is an exciting time, especially when it’s a new leadership role. However, it’s also a busy time. Once you’ve completed your onboarding paperwork...
If your company does not already conduct stay interviews, it might soon. As employers continue to struggle with the effects of The Great Resignation and a low...
Are you a new manager at your workplace? If so, you need to add specific soft skills to your toolbelt to become a stand-out team leader.
In particular, effective team...
Previously, tattoos carried a somewhat harsh stigma in professional settings, and many employers banned visible tattoos in their dress code policies. However, that view...
Constructive receipt is a tax timing rule requiring you to withhold taxes when employees’ pay is set aside for them to access without restriction, regardless of when...
Managers often struggle with delegation, yet strong delegation skills are a must for any manager wanting to improve the efficiency & productivity of their day-to-day...
Anita listens carefully as Alex talks about the professional development opportunities that await at his new company. She can’t believe she is actually having this...
When Silicon Valley Bank in California and the Signature Bank in New York failed last week, employers with accounts at those banks began to fret they wouldn’t be able...
The rules for reimbursing employees’ travel expenses seem straightforward enough—employees account to you for their expenses, submit receipts for those expenses, and...
Flexible work schedules, such as the 4/10, a compressed workweek, or a hybrid model, are the future of work. Companies that embrace these arrangements will benefit from...
Scrum Masters can avoid scope creep by clearly defining and documenting project requirements and scope. Having a change process in place also helps to formally evaluate...
Lindsay sings along with the radio as she drives into work. Today is Tuesday, one of the two days she commutes to the office each week under the hybrid arrangement her...
It is one thing to take a group of individuals and create a team in a shared environment/workplace. It is another when everyone is remote from each other, on a level...
Actuaries are experts in evaluating financial risks. They work across industries, using their analytical skills to assess potential financial liabilities and guide...
In response to a dramatic spike in child-labor violations, the Biden administration has launched a wide-ranging push to compel employers to obey the law. Among the...
In today’s age, the recruitment process, while exciting, is equal parts challenging and time-consuming. Recruiters often have to sift through hundreds or even...
When introducing proactive ideas that impact others, seek approval through proper channels before implementation. While personal changes, like revamping your to-do list,...
Congress routinely showers small businesses with tax preferences. And now is the time to think about them, since the tax-filing deadlines for calendar-year corporate...
