Sometimes events don’t converge, they diverge. Monday, a federal court ruled the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention exceeded its authority by requiring masks...
Every leader wants a team that performs well to drive strategic objectives and achieve outcomes. Yet, it can be a challenge for leaders to create. One must enhance...
Marie works as a manager at a logistics company. She spends much of her time directly overseeing others and paying attention to detail. Such actions keep operations...
In this competitive hiring environment, you may need to be a little less picky about the applicants you accept. For an increasing number of employers, that includes...
Administrative Professionals Day, also sometimes referred to as Admin Day or National Secretaries Day, is right around the corner. The holiday occurs every year on the...
Ineffective managers not only contribute to low morale but can drive top talent out the door. A 2022 GoodHire study showed an astonishing 82 percent of workers would...
We admit we were thrown for a loop after reading the IRS’ latest fact sheets on reporting pandemic-related paid leave to employees on Form W-2c. Sometimes it’s best...
Accurate time tracking is an essential part of your business operations. In order to pay your employees correctly, keep track of labor costs, and manage employee...
Federal & State regulations have increased more this year than in previous years. When it comes to poster compliance, there have been federal and statewide poster...
From the moment the job interview ended and the hiring manager offered her the managerial position, Jennifer could not wait to begin her new role. Her new team looked...
Terminating an employee is an unpleasant yet sometimes necessary responsibility as part of the Human Resources team. It is also a vital part of the job, however, and...
If the IRS were Superman, paper would be its kryptonite. That’s our analogy to the Taxpayer Advocate’s annual report to Congress regarding the IRS’ well-known...
I think I have figured out a big part of the “Great Resignation.” At Gregory & Appel, I am fortunate to work with multiple organizations as a consultant and...
Congratulations! You have reached a career milestone by landing your first managerial position. At this exciting time, you’re likely intrigued by the possibilities,...
With COVID restrictions easing up and vaccines now readily available, many business owners are planning for the return to the office. Others are wondering if they’ll...
Figuring that defined-contribution plans such as 401(k)s weren’t nearly secure as they should be after the passage of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement...
Running a small business isn’t easy. On top of having to compete with large corporations for customers, small business owners also have to compete for employees. Small...
Financial pressure can come from lots of different directions. Surely you’re not responsible if employees blow their paychecks and then some on expensive stuff....
Whether the group in question is a neighborhood Little League squad or a collection of Ivy League graduates at a Fortune 500 company, every leader knows that building a...
Make sure your company policies don't have any gaps that could create confusion or land you in legal trouble. If you're unsure, it's time for a review.
