In addition to regular paychecks, employees receive another payroll document from the company they work for. That document is known as Form W-2. This important document provides a comprehensive overview of their income, including both gross income and taxable wages.....
There is nothing so demoralizing as reporting to a boss who makes every single discussion feel like a performance review, wants every trivial decision green-lighted and signed off on, and makes every comment a nitpick. Often, these types of managers are not...
If qualified people aren’t responding to your job postings, it’s probably because they don’t find them compelling enough. Remember, other employers are vying for the same talent as you. Therefore, your job ads need to capture the attention of the...
In theory, a brief probation period allows both employee and employer to familiarize themselves with each other and learn the ground rules. Many newbies resign before their first 90 days have elapsed. How can you work around this? What’s in a name? Probation...
According to a survey by Kimble Applications, 72% of U.S. employees are eager to take on more responsibility at work, which means a large majority of American-based workers want to contribute to the workplace. However, many employers are completely unaware of this...
Want to attract and retain workers? Who doesn’t? Consider free meals. Company-paid lunches are a major perk that’s hard to pass up, especially if you’re a millennial. USA Today reported that providing free food to your employees can result in a 67%...
Who are you, as a company? The overall company brand defines the quintessential qualities of the organization, at large, that is directed to both the general public and all stakeholders, including customers, clients, strategic partners, investors and/or regulators....
How much thought have you given to reviewing job prospects’ references? Conducting a reference check is a skill in its own right, requiring sensitivity and instincts for weeding out valuable input from generalized responses. The latter is presumably positive —...
According to a Digital Defense Report published by Microsoft in 2021, the private industry’s support of remote work, in addition to factors introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, has made remote workers a lot more susceptible to the actions of cybercriminals. Per...
The importance of health and wellness in the workplace is indisputable. In a 2021 survey, 79% of employees said their employer’s well-being programs helped them become as productive as possible. Additionally, 79% said these programs helped them avoid getting...
