The risks and rewards of going paperless
June 4th, 2010
Submitted by: Eli Emerton
Submitted by: Eli Emerton
It is a safe assumption that a majority of firms will be going paperless within the next three to five years…Read More
Tax Incentives for Small Businesses
June 4th, 2010
Submitted by: Eli Emerton
Submitted by: Eli Emerton
In recognition of National Small Business Week, the Internal Revenue Service encourages small businesses to take advantage of tax-saving opportunities included in recently enacted federal legislation…Read More
‘The Cat Hid My Car Keys’ – Excuses Workers Make
June 4th, 2010
Submitted by: Jeff Field
Submitted by: Jeff Field
Last year, an account executive dozed off during a training session at Strategis LLC, a small marketing-communications company in Stoughton, Mass. Co-owner George Irish says the employee explained the bizarre incident by claiming to suffer from narcolepsy. Read more
Affordable Care Act
June 4th, 2010
Submitted by: Jeff Field
Submitted by: Jeff Field
SBA Administrator Karen Mills has written an open letter to small business owners across the United States explaining immediate benefits available to small businesses as part of the Affordable Care Act. Read more
USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card
June 1st, 2010
Submitted by: Tom Kunath
Submitted by: Tom Kunath
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has redesigned the Permanent Resident Card – commonly known as the “Green Card” – to incorporate several major new security features. The Green Card redesign is the latest advance in USCIS’s ongoing efforts to deter immigration fraud. State-of-the-art technology incorporated into the new card prevents counterfeiting, obstructs tampering, and facilitates quick and accurate authentication. Beginning today, USCIS will issue all Green Cards in the new, more secure format. Read More
When Interns Make Sense
May 27th, 2010
Submitted by: Jeff Field
Submitted by: Jeff Field
Entrepreneurs often don’t have a human-resources staffer dedicated solely to overseeing interns, so the boss or a manager must carve out time for them. And that means giving them hands-on guidance, not sticking them in the stockroom and then forgetting about them: Companies have an obligation to give interns a good learning experience, whether they’re working for money or for school credit. Read more
The HR Department: Give It More Respect
May 27th, 2010
Submitted by: Jeff Field
Submitted by: Jeff Field
Imagine a company in which the human-resources department has great talent and technology and advises top executives on business strategy and organizational effectiveness. It has a say in big decisions and is a critical career stopping point for anyone who aspires to senior management. Read more
Getting New Hires Up to Speed Quickly
May 27th, 2010
Submitted by: Jeff Field
Submitted by: Jeff Field
The key to making new employees productive quickly, known as “rapid on-boarding,” is to help them immediately build an informational network with co-workers. Read more
Most U.S. Companies Planning to Apply for Temporary Federal Reinsurance Program
May 25th, 2010
Submitted by: Tom Kunath
Submitted by: Tom Kunath
Companies Offering Pre-65 Retiree Medical Benefits Intend to Pursue Reimbursement but are Unsure How They Will Use Proceeds. Read More
Disability coverage is good to have, despite occupation
May 19th, 2010
Submitted by: Tom Kunath
Submitted by: Tom Kunath
QUESTION: Do you think I need disability insurance? My work is mostly desk work and I’ve always thought if I have my mind, I can do my work. Also, since I am employed, wouldn’t workers compensation take care of my basic needs if something happened to me? Read More