Jul 16, 2021
Payroll can cost your business significant time and money. It could even lead to lawsuits if you’re not careful. Recording employee hours with traditional methods like pen and paper just doesn’t cut it anymore. Nowadays, employees are used to digital...
Jul 2, 2021
Research tells us that as a society, we aren’t such great listeners. Too often, we’re so focused on what we’re going to say next that we don’t take the time to really hear what others have to tell us. As a business leader, though, being a good listener can...
Jun 18, 2021
Payroll is an essential process and no business can function without it. After all, no one wants to work for free. Unfortunately, your accounting team wastes unnecessary time and energy when the right processes aren’t streamlined. A missed deadline or incorrect...
Jun 4, 2021
Does your company have a positive emotional culture? A feel-good place to work can be a powerful business development tool, according to a 10-year study of the culture of companies in a variety of industries and locations. Researchers Sigal Barsade and Olivia A....
May 21, 2021
For most people, taxes are a big deal in the first part of the year when all the W2s and bank statements start flooding the mailbox. Tax forms are completed and filed, refunds are paid and sometimes checks are written to the IRS. Then the whole thing is forgotten for...
May 7, 2021
Does it seem like every time you turn around, someone needs something and that pile of work on your desk only grows? Do you wish you could put out a “Do Not Disturb” sign just to finish your responsibilities? Interruptions are a fact of life. But research shows too...
Jan 1, 2021
It’s human nature: Most people focus on the positive aspects of their personalities and behavior and tend to ignore or gloss over the negative. Research also shows that many of us also tend to be more critical of the behavior of others than of our own...
Dec 18, 2020
Retirement savings is a huge topic in mainstream media, online discussions and even in conversation among friends. And it should be. Studies routinely show that most Americans aren’t saving enough money for a comfortable retirement. A 2019 report from the United...
Dec 4, 2020
Most workplaces are set up and run in a way that is much more accommodating of extroverted employees. But introverted employees could have just as much value to offer as their more outspoken, social colleagues. To avoid letting your introverted employees slip through...
Nov 20, 2020
It’s no secret that customer service in many businesses is lacking. Maybe it’s a question about a bill or a service or a product. You just want to speak with somebody who can get some answers. It’s usually easier said than done. We know the drill. Call the customer...
