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Terminology in the Workplace

February 15, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Terminology in the Workplace

Today, acronyms and abbreviations abound because of email and social media. Many have become so common that we may not know what they derived from; we … Read more about Terminology in the Workplace

Policy on Company Dating - What to Do

February 13, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Policy on Company Dating: What to Do

Valentine’s Day is a time for romance…and a time to think about company policy on dating. Why? One reason is the prevalence of co-workers dating each … Read more about Policy on Company Dating: What to Do

Pending Legislation Aimed at Small Business

February 8, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Pending Federal Legislation Aimed at Small Business

Politicians routinely claim they support small business, but legislation—or lack thereof—may show otherwise. Recently, the House Small Business … Read more about Pending Federal Legislation Aimed at Small Business

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2024

February 7, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2024

By Barbara Weltman THIS SUPPLEMENT REFLECTS CHANGES THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2024. IF CONGRESS ENACTS THE TAXPAYER RELIEF FOR AMERICAN FAMILIES AND … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2024

Mid-Winter Pick-Me-Up for Business

February 6, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

A Mid-Winter Pick-Me-Up for Your Business

“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.” ~ Paul Theroux, author Seasonal depression is real. Harvard Business Review even offers ideas for … Read more about A Mid-Winter Pick-Me-Up for Your Business

Helping Employees with Personal Financial Emergencies

February 1, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

6 Ways to Help Employees with Personal Financial Emergencies

According to a PYMNTS survey last summer, 61% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Experiencing even one financial emergency can throw a … Read more about 6 Ways to Help Employees with Personal Financial Emergencies

Is a Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

January 30, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Is a Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

That’s the question, and the way in which you arrive at an answer can be very challenging. Much has been made today about the gig economy, with many … Read more about Is a Worker an Employee or an Independent Contractor?

Business Trends: Future Shock

January 25, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Business Trends: Future Shock?

In 1970, Alvin Toffler’s book Future Shock described what he thought would be the post-industrial age and what it would mean. His major themes: the … Read more about Business Trends: Future Shock?

Creating or Revising Your Employee Handbook

January 23, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Creating or Revising Your Employee Handbook

Employee handbooks may seem like something used only by large companies. However, last year Azure found that there’s a strong correlation between … Read more about Creating or Revising Your Employee Handbook

Employee Benefits for Part-Timers

January 16, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Employee Benefits for Part-Timers: What You May or Must Offer

Many small businesses rely on part-time employees to help them operate efficiently. They don’t require full-time employees, at least not for all … Read more about Employee Benefits for Part-Timers: What You May or Must Offer

Encourage Healthy Eating at the Workplace

January 12, 2024 / By Jack Shaw

How to Encourage Healthy Eating in the Office

The new year is a time when many people attempt a health reset, whether that means getting a gym membership or committing to a diet. However, … Read more about How to Encourage Healthy Eating in the Office

Help Employees with Student Loan Debt

January 9, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

4 Ways to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt

About 43 million Americans have federal student loans totaling more than $1.77 trillion. In December 2023, the Administration proposed a limited … Read more about 4 Ways to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt

Growing Your Business: Offer New Products and Services

January 2, 2024 / By Barbara Weltman

Growing Your Business: Offer New Products and Services

Each year for the past several years, I’ve run a series of articles throughout the year on a single main topic and this year’s topic is devoted to … Read more about Growing Your Business: Offer New Products and Services

Recession Proof Your Business: What You Learned from 2023

December 28, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Recession-Proof Your Business: What Did You Learn from 2023?

Talks of a coming recession in 2024 continue. Will a recession occur? A former president of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Banks puts the odds at … Read more about Recession-Proof Your Business: What Did You Learn from 2023?

How to Address Information Overload

December 26, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

How to Address Information Overload

We live in the Information Age. It started with the transistor in 1947, but really took off with the advent of the internet in 1983. Since then, we’ve … Read more about How to Address Information Overload

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