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, which … Read more about The New Joint Employer Rule: What It Means to Your Company and Your Employees
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 … Read more about 5 Ways to Reduce Employee Stress
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 … Read more about Flu Season and the Workplace
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 the … Read more about Adapting Your Retirement Plan to the SECURE Act
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 how the economy … Read more about Preparing for Economic Changes: Staying Alert
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 … Read more about 15 Fringe Benefits Your Employees Want in 2020: With a Tax Twist
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 version of an … Read more about 10 New Year’s Resolutions
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 … Read more about 4 Ways Employers Can Be More Socially Responsible
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 … Read more about Get Ready for Federal, State, and Local Changes in 2020
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 … Read more about Developing Leadership Qualities: Optimism
When, Why, and How to Hold Your Annual Board Meeting
Annual board meeting requirement One of the requirements for corporations in most states is to have an annual board meeting. Typically, these are … Read more about When, Why, and How to Hold Your Annual Board Meeting
Thanksgiving 2019: What Are You Grateful for?
National Holiday of Thanksgiving In the midst of the Civil War in 1863, by proclamation President Lincoln scheduled a national holiday of … Read more about Thanksgiving 2019: What Are You Grateful for?
Developing Leadership Qualities: Taking Responsibility
President Harry Truman summed up leadership with his deck sign that said: “The Buck Stops Here.” As the leader of the country, he knew he had to … Read more about Developing Leadership Qualities: Taking Responsibility
What You’ll Want to Know About Gen Z
Those born between 1995 and 2009 (depending on the source) are referred to as Gen Z (Generation Z) and some of them are now becoming part of the job … Read more about What You’ll Want to Know About Gen Z
Savvy Strategies for Online Advertising
According to the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council’s The Digital Boost to Startups and Small Businesses: Online Advertising Delivers BIG … Read more about Savvy Strategies for Online Advertising
