Increasing workplace productivity is always a hot topic of conversation. From the invention of the assembly line during the Industrial Revolution to using email instead of snail mail, we are constantly looking for ways to improve processes and get more work done...
Many working people, especially leaders, have difficulty completely disengaging from their work when they take time off. From working after they’ve put the kids to bed to checking emails “just one last time” before hopping on a flight, their work has a tendency to...
With the end of the year looming ever-closer in the not-so-far future, many organizations are rushing to complete last-minute projects before the year comes to a close. With several holidays interspersed throughout the last month of the year, most employees are...
The world seems like it’s moving faster than ever, and history is littered with the bones of companies that refused to change to fit the times. Businesses that continue to thrive must stay on their toes, remaining agile and adaptable to their customers’ needs. But...
Our business training efforts often concentrate solely on job, product or process issues. Sometimes we include team building or productivity skills in our training plan. It’s unfortunate that too many companies fail to include soft skills, such as emotional...
We are operating in a time of increasing complexity concerning wage and hour requirements. It’s challenging for business owners and managers to avoid violations of all the federal, state and local regulations for our businesses. If that isn’t complex enough, the...
In our previous post, we examined the reasons behind the rising popularity of wage advance offerings. Wage advance, also referred to as earned wage access, provides employees with on-demand access to wages they have earned before their regular payday. While still new...
In the ongoing challenge to obtain and retain high-quality talent, businesses are exploring unique incentives that could set them apart. The most effective incentives are ones that meet their employees’ real needs. An example of this younger generations increasingly...
As part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021, small businesses may claim tax credits to offset paid time off (PTO) related to COVID-19 Vaccinations. The White House is asking employers to provide full pay to employees who need to take time off to get vaccinated or deal with any side effects related to the vaccination.
It’s inevitable: employees are going to miss work, sometimes! While there are downsides to employee absences, your attendance policy may help alleviate some of their negative impact. While it’s impossible to completely eliminate employee absences in the workplace, too...