I’d love it if every one of my employees looked at their paycheck and thought, “I just won the lottery!” But it’s not going to happen. I’m a realist. Still,...
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When you’re determining how much to pay a new employee, setting your company’s policies regarding employee salary disclosure, or deciding whether salary history should be discussed in the application process,...
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When it comes to running a business, basic HR elements have to be in place, no matter the company's size (think hiring, payroll, workers’ comp, etc). But at what point...
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To the new graduates and anyone else facing today’s hot job market, please take my advice: don’t lie. Even if it seems like everyone is doing it, lying on a...
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Scenario: a once highly-competent employee was promoted to manager, but their lack of people skills has created more of an authoritarian bully boss. Because they've built rapport with their years...
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I remember when we all hired from resumes. Really, it wasn’t long ago, but it was a very slow and sometimes painful process. That’s why I was thrilled when the...
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When I owned my small business, I did everything wrong. I spent a few hours each week running payroll when the shops were closed (family time — who needs that?)....
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What do you really get when your company gives back? Warm feelings and potential tax breaks aside, your corporate giving program could also have three unintended effects: making it easier...
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Your small business needs to find the right candidate, but the job applicants you’re seeing just aren’t cutting it. Are you doing something wrong? The answer may be “yes.” While...
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Seasonal hiring for teens is in full swing. But before you welcome an all-new employee to the workforce, be sure you know what you can and can’t have them do....
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