Today few Americans know any veterans, other than those from the wars of WWII, Korea or Vietnam. Now since much of what we see and read is from the organizations seeking money for those who have disabilities, we tend to think far more veterans have problems than actually do. But the reality is that veterans […]
Many small and mid-size organizations use a range of people to meet their goals. Some are employees; others are vendors, independent contractors, freelancers, consultants, part-time, temporary, or casual labor. States and federal government agencies are in the early stages of significant enforcement effort to ensure that anyone who is really an employee is actually treated […]
Now is the time many organizations start thinking about the next year’s pay raises. Before you start the hunt for ‘market rates’, projected pay raise averages, budget or other data – think a bit about what you are paying for. Very few founders, CEOs, or senior executives have thought about their philosophy of compensation directly. […]
A few weeks ago, we had a great group at an SBDC HR seminar. The attendees had lots of good questions. But they also got to start thinking about some questions that underlie many aspects of positive productivity in organizations. Here are some issues we discussed for you to think about too. What would your answer […]
How are you hiring and paying for services your business needs? Do you have employees? Independent contractors? Contractors or consultants? Interns? Tax and labor laws contain a lot of traps if you do not pay attention to what you are doing when you bring in the help you need. Workers Compensation insurers and VA’s Unemployment […]
You can hardly open your browser or a business publication without seeing something about networking. Why? Studies show regular networkers are more successful in business and in life. True for introverts and extroverts incidentally. Tip 1. Plan your networking Yes, really. Think about what you want to get from your networking efforts and how they […]
Professional development is critical in the growth of every size organization. If you are not actively involved in such development, you are leaving money on the proverbial table. Whether you are planning for a new fiscal year right now or just trying to decide whether someone can attend a specific event, development activities can be […]
Small organizations are at extra risk during the government shutdown – you already know that. But what can you do? 1. Keep your fears at home. Your employees need concrete information and clear communications. But don’t add to their burden by discussing your fears. 2. Grab control where you can. A big part of this […]