by Steve Kowalski | Feb 28, 2026 | All
Apps are the time clocks of today. Instead of punching in and out on a physical time clock, clock-in-clock-out software can record shift times quickly and accurately, with minimal hassle for your staff. There are also apps that let you track employee hours by team,...
by Steve Kowalski | Feb 15, 2026 | All
If you run a nonprofit organization, it might not surprise you to hear that they are exempt from federal income taxes. This is all thanks to the ruling that 501(c)(3) nonprofits are not held to the same tax standards as other entities. However, this doesn’t mean...
by Steve Kowalski | Jan 19, 2026 | All
Once the team is in place, it is generally up to the managers to continue to monitor members’ development. They seek to identify those individuals likely to contribute most to the company. Especially in a smaller startup, it is helpful to recognize exceptional...
by Steve Kowalski | Jan 15, 2026 | All
Workers who are considered employees do not have to pay their own taxes during the year. Instead, employers withhold income tax from their employees’ paychecks and pay it to the IRS on behalf of the employee. Now, if not enough tax is withheld from each employee’s...
by Steve Kowalski | Dec 15, 2025 | All
Many workers mistakenly think they can treat an adult workplace as an extension of high school. They have experienced an implicit deal in high school whereby, if they work steadily and don’t misbehave, they will almost certainly graduate. The office, however, has more...
by Steve Kowalski | Dec 1, 2025 | All
As employees put more emphasis on work-life balance, companies are offering perks such as concierge services, massage therapy and in-office gyms. These extras make the workday less stressful but don’t acknowledge employees’ desire for a long break. Enter...
by Steve Kowalski | Nov 15, 2025 | All
If you had to guess, what would you say is the one of the most commonly asked questions during job interviews? We’ll give you a moment to think. In the meantime, the questions you ask job candidates should be broad enough so that everyone can answer yet specific...
by Steve Kowalski | Oct 31, 2025 | All
Fringe benefits may be available to everyone in the company or may be used as incentives for meeting certain goals. They may be paid or given in the form of an achievement award. They are always considered compensation for services beyond employees’ normal rates...
by Steve Kowalski | Oct 15, 2025 | All
Pay transparency has been getting a lot of attention. Still, many are unclear about what pay transparency actually means, how far it goes or what the results of pay transparency legislation will be. There are good reasons for this. For starters, the laws on pay...
by Steve Kowalski | Sep 30, 2025 | All
Effective management can turn a dysfunctional work team into one that operates with courtesy and engagement. However, before you implement any changes, you need to be honest about whether your actions as a manager are contributing to the problem. Once that’s...
