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The New Joint Employer Rule: What It Means to Your Company and Your Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule on joint employers for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under this rule, ... -
5 Ways to Reduce Employee Stress
According to the American Institute of Stress, 80% of workers feel stress on the job. This stress causes problems for both the employee and the ... -
Flu Season and the Workplace
According to one scholarly paper, which examined the effects of employment on influenza rates, “the spread of the influenza virus is linked with higher employment, ... -
Adapting Your Retirement Plan to the SECURE Act
There are many new rules for qualified retirement plans and IRAs that impact your business in the coming years. These new rules are contained in ... -
Preparing for Economic Changes: Staying Alert
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean. No one knows ... -
15 Fringe Benefits Your Employees Want in 2020: With a Tax Twist
A while back Unum polled employees to determine which benefits they valued most. In today’s tough job market, small employers are challenged to offer a ... -
10 New Year’s Resolutions
While few keep them, it doesn’t stop us from making them every year. Here are my 10 favorites for business owners. (This is an expanded ... -
4 Ways Employers Can Be More Socially Responsible
How important is it for a company to be socially responsible? Very important. It’s been shown that corporate social responsibility (CSR) increases brand reputation, which ... -
Get Ready for Federal, State, and Local Changes in 2020
To paraphrase Bob Dylan, the rules are a-changin’ and businesses should prepare for new government rules and regulations. Here are some things to look for ... -
Developing Leadership Qualities: Optimism
Over the past year, we’ve focused on various leadership qualities, including taking responsibility, exercising patience, and having grit. This blog is the last in our ...
