by Caroline | May 1, 2013 | Compensation and Benefits, Hiring, HRCompliance, Labor Law, Non profit HR
Tis the season for summer interns. But if you’re stuck in the old, romantic idea that an intern is someone who will do “whatever it takes” to break into the business, or support his or her passion for your non-profit, you need to think again. Because interns have...
by Caroline | Apr 24, 2013 | Company Culture, Compensation and Benefits, Management, Recruiting
Bits and pieces of the Affordable Care Act continue falling, like shrapnel, around employers’ ears, with no end in sight. But while business owners can’t anticipate everything they’ll have to do to conform to the new laws, there are some steps they can take to put...
by Caroline | Apr 3, 2013 | Company Culture, Compensation and Benefits, Hiring, Management, People Evaluation, Recruiting, teamwork, Training
Let’s just get it out in the open: There are a lot of reasons why older IT workers have trouble finding jobs. And It’s not just because younger people discriminate against them or because older IT workers refuse to adapt to the current environment, although both of...
by Caroline | Mar 27, 2013 | Compensation and Benefits, Hiring, HRCompliance, Management, Recruiting, Training
Employers: It’s not too late to snag some significant tax credits for your business. There are certain exclusions and deductions that can make a huge difference to your tax bill, whether you’re a big company or a small one. For example: A tax exclusion for...
by Caroline | Jan 23, 2013 | Company Culture, Compensation and Benefits, Hiring, People Evaluation, Recruiting, rewards, Telecommuting, company culture, management
Why do your employees come in to work every day? Is it because they have to pay the rent or is there something else? Are your team members best buddies with each other? Does your company’s mission align with their values? Are they getting valuable experience that will...
by Caroline | Jan 16, 2013 | Company Culture, Compensation and Benefits, Hiring, HRCompliance, Labor Law, Recruiting, rewards, teamwork, Telecommuting, company culture, management
Startups, what’s your exit strategy? You created this cool thingamajig, wowed them in pitch competitions, got your customers and now it looks like somebody might buy your company or you’re ready for an Initial Public Offering. You know you have to have all your...
