Posts Tagged ‘Employees’
Zappos: A Business Model You Can Learn From
Zappos is known for shoes and a very liberal return policy, but I think every type of business can learn something from its unique corporate culture.
Read More Are Your Employees Keyed in on Retirement?
In order to attract and keep the best talent, small business owners have to offer more than just a good salary. Of all the benefits used to lure and retain quality employees, retirement plans are among the most valuable.
Read More What’s Your Employment Brand?
Did you know your company has an employment brand? Whether by design or default (usually by default) every company has its own employment brand. I talk to many small business owners who tell me they have difficulty attracting and retaining the talent they need to grow their businesses.
Read More Payments to Independent Contractors
Payments to Independent Contractors can be a very grey area within the tax law. Often times I am asked the question, “Should my employees be given a W-2 or Form 1099-MISC for there pay?”
Read More Training Staff is the Key to Success
Training is one of those things that managers frequently cut when dollars and resources are scarce. However, I believe regular training is so necessary if employees are to remain current and effective in their job requirements.
Read More The 4 Step Process for Hiring the Right Employee
Hiring employees is one of the most difficult and expensive aspects of building a business. Therefore, I’ve created a four step process to help you make sure you’re investing in the right talent from the beginning.
Read More An Innovative Way to Cut Employee Stress and Increase Productivity
A marketing company in the UK has managed to improve the well-being of its employees after allowing them to use a games console at work. Since last February, the staff at Vertical Leap have used the Xbox One for some much needed down time
Read More Nepotism is Not a Good Policy
Many firms have had success hiring relatives of employees. That said however, I believe not employing family members really is the best policy for so many reasons. Hiring family members is just wrought with difficulty.
Read More Make It Your Business to Find the Best Employee Coverage
As more small businesses work to comply with new laws regarding offering health insurance to employees, they must find ways to meet this obligation and still stay within budget. When all is said and done, it may force them to become more creative and work with employees to bear the burden.
Read More Workplace Culture is a Philosophy, Not a Checklist
When companies use a checklist mentality to create a strong culture, they only focus on culture for a season with involvement initiatives, campaigns, banners, slogans, and motivational messages. Then they move on to the next issue.
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