Feeling underappreciatedat work? Here’s What to do. Communication is key. Celebrate your own successes. Seek feedback from other sources. Focus on the impact of your work. If none of the below tips help you feel more appreciated at work, it may be time to consider changing your situation. Do you ever feel like your hard […]
3 Ways You Can Support Veterans in the Workplace Creating an environment that welcomes and supports veterans should be a priority for every company. Veterans bring unique skills and experience that can inspire innovative ideas and fuel innovation. I feel lucky to wake up every morning and can make peoples’ lives better. That includes helping […]
Is it time to spread your wings from solopreneur to employer? Before you make the transformation, tally up these hiring costs. Flying solo in business is a great ride. You call all the shots, do all the work to your precise specifications and get all the glory—and the earnings. But if you’ve got your sights […]
Creating a workplace culture that works for everyone is within your reach as a leader. Here’s how to make it happen. For many small businesses, terms like “workplace culture” feel like the domain of giant companies with thousands of employees and massive budgets for cool employee perks. But you don’t have to be a tech […]
Can I fund a retirement plan if I’m self-employed? Do you have a retirement plan? Many self-employed people do not, and the number of self-employed workers is increasing. Pew Research notes that the IRS reported 25.5 million nonfarm sole proprietors in 2016. The total was based on the number of tax returns filed using Schedule […]
Leading During a Pandemic No one knows what the workplace is going to look like in three months. COVID-19 continues to spread. School reopening and attendance plans are still tenuous. Further action from Congress is uncertain. Official rules from the Department of Labor might even be struck down in court, further adding to the confusion about what […]
How to Start a 401 k for Your Small Business Offering retirement benefits doesn’t need to be complicated. If you run a business you’re probably constantly thinking about its financial health—how much money it’s earning and spending. But another aspect of financial health that may be of concern is the financial health of your employees, […]
Freelancer vs. contractor vs. employee. What’s the difference? And, how do you determine your status? The freelancer vs. contractor vs. employee classification is something employers at large companies generally pay attention to as part of their tax strategy to save money. It’s not something small service business owners like yourself usually give much thought to. […]
How Much Are You Losing By Doing Non-Promotable Work? Every office has non-promotable work that needs to be done, including tasks like planning birthday parties, organizing happy hours, and taking out the trash. While your team appreciates these things being done and they contribute to the overall culture of your workplace, performing these duties won’t […]
[ad_1] 15 Essential Hiring Resources: Hiring is a huge time investment for managers. A recent study found that small and medium businesses have to go through 86 candidates before making an offer. What’s more, over 30% of the people you make an offer to will turn it down, which means a lot of companies have […]