Employees
How to Effectively Manage Gen X vs. Millennial Employees
How to Effectively Manage Gen X vs. Millennial Employees Many business owners are looking for ways to get the younger generations to change their work ethic and behavior. As an effective manager, it is important to understand who you are managing and that comes down to identifying all the unique needs of all the generations…
Read MoreThe Advantages of Outsourcing Your Payroll
The Advantages of Outsourcing Your Payroll Every company must decide the best way to handle their payroll needs, and most will begin by keeping all their processes in-house. And while there is value in this, at a certain point it will be necessary to research the benefits of outsourcing these tasks. Here is a list…
Read MoreHandling Troublesome Employees
Handling Troublesome Employees The World of Successful Management Managing employees successfully can often be a difficult and daunting task for supervisors. Your specific industry doesn’t matter, either. High-quality management practices can often seem elusive to professionals in higher-up positions. It can be particularly frustrating to have to manage people who are on the complex side.…
Read MoreTeam Building Policies That Help
Team Building Policies That Help An elite work group alludes to a gathering of “objectives centered people” with specific mastery and reciprocal abilities that team up and create awesome outcomes. The team tirelessly strives for magnificence through shared objectives, shared authority, open correspondence and a solid feeling of responsibility and trust among its individuals. One of…
Read MoreGrow your small business in 2017
New ideas to help you small business grow in 2017 There are a lot of things to keep an eye on in 2017, but for most small business owners, the ongoing mission is to find new ways to increase growth and profits. There are a lot of patterns to be found in watching successful businesses…
Read MoreFLSA Changes: FAQs
The new FLSA rules go into effect December 1, 2016. Here are some common questions we’ve received. What are the new minimum salary levels, and when will they go up next? As of December 1, 2016, most exempt executive, administrative, professional, and computer employees need to be paid at least $913 per week ($47,476 per…
Read MoreThe Performance Evaluation Cycle
The Performance Evaluation Cycle Many people look forward to annual performance reviews the way they look forward to oil changes and tune-ups. Sure, these are standard operating procedures, but they can be a hassle and they could reveal bad news. As a result, reviews are often done poorly. They’re treated as an afterthought and rushed…
Read MoreWhen to Take a Chance on an Applicant
When to Take a Chance Every hiring manager receives applications from people who are clearly unqualified for the job. Sometimes, however, a candidate with no direct or seemingly-relevant experience applies for a position and, for some reason or another, captures their attention. Often the manager believes the promising applicant could be an exceptional employee, but…
Read MoreWhen Exempt Status Is a Status Symbol
When Exempt Status Is a Status Symbol Employees who will be transitioned from an exempt to non-exempt classification because of the new FLSA overtime rules may resent the change in classification. They may feel that tracking time is beneath them, that they’re being micromanaged, that their position has less prestige, or that their work has…
Read MorePolitical Discussions in the Workplace
Political Discussions in the Workplace This election season has given us generous helpings of drama, and the general election itself is only two months away. With the final stretch before the candidates—and us—you’ll no doubt overhear political small talk in the office. Maybe even a heated argument or two! While a respectful debate over lunch…
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