Posts Tagged ‘Employees’
Money is Not Always the Best Motivator
For so many years, I have talked about the power of incentives to motivate staff—especially monetary ones. However, more and more research is showing incentives do not work in all cases and can sometimes even produce the opposite effect.
Read More Supreme Court: Employers Must Pay FICA Tax on Severance Pay
For years, employers and employees alike have been on the hook for FICA taxes on severance payments made to those who have been laid off by a company involuntarily. After some cases in lower courts questioned this requirement, the Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the longstanding IRS tax requirements on severance pay.
Read More What Companies Have the Happiest Employees?
In these days of high-stress job scenarios, happy employees seem to be a rarity. More likely than not, employees are instead wrought with job stress that culminates into feelings of being overworked, underappreciated, or fearful they may lose their employment entirely.
Read More Easily Avoided: 4 Common Employee Conflicts to Look Out For
Conflicts at work happen, and people do not always get along. There are some conflict scenarios that can should be avoided, however. If you know what you are looking for, you can create a positive workplace environment.
Read More 10 Top Traits of the Boss You Always Wanted
Everyone can recognize a great manager a mile away, so why is it so hard to find one? We all remember a few that are “legends in their own mind,” but that doesn’t do it. In fact, the clue here is that the view in your mind is the only one that matters, rather than the other way around.
Read More Master Your Small Business Team
Who invented the light bulb? If you said Thomas Edison, you’d only be partly correct. Edison never took credit for solely inventing the light bulb. He acknowledged it took a team of diverse talent with a passion for excellence.
Read More 5 Tips for Designing a Corporate Wellness Program
Corporate wellness cannot be treated as a band-aid, and you definitely won’t be able to find it in a fitness app. Engagement, motivation, support and strategy are the keys to a successful program.
Read More I-9 Forms: Do’s and Don’ts
Employers are required to complete and retain a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) for all new hires. On March 8, 2013, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of the I-9. Employers must begin using the new version by May 7, 2013. The updated I-9 provides employers with an opportunity to review their employment eligibility verification practices. In this Tip, we provide some do’s and don’ts for completing and retaining the I-9 form.
Read More 3 Reasons Why You Should Support Your Employees’ Hobbies
Some leaders prefer to take a hands-off approach when it comes to their employees’ personal lives, but, in fact, getting to know your employees outside of work and taking an active role in supporting their hobbies can benefit your company in several unexpected ways.
Read More What Are the Best Practices for Restaurant Hiring?
Restaurant owners have numerous decisions to make whether it’s in regards to expansion, payroll, financing, or even hiring. When it comes to hiring, though, does your restaurant have the finances in place as well as a resolute system?
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