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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one-third of private businesses extend between 10 and 14 days of paid vacation to employees after said employees have reached their one-year mark of employment. Then, after 10 years of employment, the average...
When you commit to something, do you consistently follow through and make sure it is done? A responsible adult normally does so, whether at the office, at home or in the community. Some people are born responsible. Think how some older siblings instinctively help take...
