Remote work arrangements, which became the norm during the pandemic, are here to stay. Five years ago, fewer than 5% of employees worked remotely, but … Read more about Handling Remote Workers
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
What Employers Should Know about Covid-19, Flu, and RSV
The calendar says flu season is just around the corner. The national health emergency from COVID-19 ended on May 11, 2023, but the illness is still … Read more about What Employers Should Know about Covid-19, Flu, and RSV
Can You Trust These Business Colloquial Expressions?
You’ve heard the phrases that have become cliches in business parlance, such as cash is king. They are repeated as if they are always correct. But … Read more about Can You Trust These Business Colloquial Expressions?
Addressing the Risks of a Remote Workforce
When the pandemic began, remote work arrangements were the only option for some companies to stay in business. Now, remote work arrangements—full-time … Read more about Addressing the Risks of a Remote Workforce
How to Create Company Policy for Sustainability
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) is an organization founded in 2018 whose mission is “to help businesses around the world … Read more about How to Create Company Policy for Sustainability
It’s a Balancing Act: Managing Your Employees and the Workplace
As a business owner, you have to balance your vision for your business with handling employees. You may want employees to behave in certain ways to … Read more about It’s a Balancing Act: Managing Your Employees and the Workplace
How to Craft a Good Company Driving Policy
It seems that today, just about everything involving your business needs a special policy. This includes driving on company business. Having a vehicle … Read more about How to Craft a Good Company Driving Policy
5 Things to Know about Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements are having a significant impact on businesses of all sizes. There are 2 types of sexual harassment that occur in the … Read more about 5 Things to Know about Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
5 Time-Tested Ideas to Run Your Business Better
In the age of AI, technology, social media, and disruption, it’s easy to lose sight of simple, time-tested ways to operate more efficiently and grow … Read more about 5 Time-Tested Ideas to Run Your Business Better
Comp Time Troubles and What You Need to Know
Comp time (short for compensatory time) is time off given to employees in exchange for working at other times. However, many employers don’t … Read more about Comp Time Troubles and What You Need to Know
Dress Codes Are Dead?
That’s what the New York Times said in a piece in the Fashion & Style section in May entitled The End of the Office Dress Code. This may or may … Read more about Dress Codes Are Dead?
Super Bowl 50 and Office Pools
Betting this year on the outcome of Super Bowl 50 is expected to reach $4.2 billion (up from $116 million last year). Are office pools good or bad … Read more about Super Bowl 50 and Office Pools