Depression, also called major depressive disorder, is a prevalent and serious medical condition that adversely impacts a person’s feelings, behaviors and thoughts. An employee who has depression may exhibit symptoms that can range from mild to severe, such as:...
A structured interview is a process in which the interviewer uses standardized questions to determine each candidate’s competency for a particular job. The questions are planned ahead of the interview and are posed, typically in the same order, to all candidates...
As an employer, you are required to uphold the responsibility of payroll taxes. As such, you must also ensure that you understand what the rules are, especially due to how complex they are in nature. First and foremost, a good place to start is by ensuring that you...
Several generations of workers each contribute different skills and knowledge. Older workers can still recall the jumps in technical expectations as standard office norms transitioned first into internet proficiency, then mobile competence and now a whole new set of...
In the world of digitization that we all exist in today, the question is not whether you incorporate technology as part of your business operations, but rather whether you are making use of tools that work in your company’s favor. For instance, you will want to take...
According to a report by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, just 19 percent of employers say their employees had a “high level of understanding of their benefits.” The report cites three main reasons for this: Employees don’t...
It’s Almost Tax Time: Review Your Situation Tax law is never simple. But you can prepare for your April 15 reckoning by reviewing the past year and seeing what’s coming. And the first thing to know is that April 15 is actually not April 15 in 2023. Because...
The vast majority of states require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which helps pay lost wages, medical expenses and rehabilitation costs for employees who are injured while doing a work-related activity. Workers’ compensation also...
What Hurricane Ian Has Taught Small Business Owners In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, there is one thing for sure, we have all learned many valuable lessons to better prepare us for future storms. While none of us could have foreseen the damage and destruction this...
Every time you turn on the news, or a news feed pops up on your phone, recession is more than likely the topic of the broadcast or article. Recession is a scary word for most, especially small business owners. Don’t panic, there is a solution to help you through, that...
