Technically, 401(k) plans are profit-sharing plans, not retirement plans. But they morphed into retirement plans long ago, so they’re pretty important to employees....
When it comes to effective onboarding practices, many companies fail by a wide margin. They spend significant amounts of time sourcing and attracting candidates,...
Denise plopped down in her train seat for the commute home. She had planned to finish reading the last chapter of a mystery novel due soon at the library, but she...
Being a manager can be a highly rewarding experience, but there are also times when tough conversations need to be had. If you notice a dip in an employee’s...
Taking meeting minutes for your board can be made easy with these key elements: a good template, proper planning, and a distribution strategy. By utilizing these, you...
The week after Labor Day is when many kids go back to school. It’s also when many companies are putting their collective feet down about a mandatory return-to-office...
If the COVID-19 crisis taught us one thing, it’s the need for businesses to be resilient during uncertain times. After all, disruptive events can happen at any time...
Offering a strong employee onboarding process as well as ongoing training can help improve employee performance and retention. Employees that are given opportunities to...
Instead of relying solely on market data or inflation indexes to determine wage increases, businesses should prioritize adequately funding compensation budgets and...
A quick search for "business ethics articles" reveals the broad scope of the topic, ranging from financial conflicts of interest to environmental concerns and leadership...
Certain industries and job roles may require regular use of a company car. Perhaps the job role requires spending most of the day on the road driving to different...
Someone asked recently if we have a one-page document explaining the revised W-4 that HR can provide to new employees who may not have filed a W-4 in years. We’ve...
No matter what type of company or organization you work at, navigating tough conversations is simply a fact of life. Whether you have to deliver a less-than-flattering...
Building a solid employee training program is important. Not only does training improve employee performance and ensure that new employees have the skills that they need...
Since the onset of the pandemic, employers have been allowed to inspect employees’ Form I-9 documents remotely, provided in-person inspection occurs within three days...
Time management is a crucial skill for success in life and work, enabling increased productivity and goal achievement. Procrastination hinders this, causing stress and...
Has development in your professional life become increasingly stagnant? Do you feel as if you’re stuck in your current role with no conceivable way out? If so, the...
Companies shouldn't avoid diversity and inclusion efforts because they're embarrassed or afraid to fail. A willingness to improve is key, so being open and eager to...
