Delegation doesn’t come naturally to most of us, and we can often think it’s easier and safer to do everything ourselves. There’s limited amount of task that can be completed, however hard you work. There is a finite number of hours in a day. Successful delegation can overcome this limitation….
The Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA) goes into effect on July 1. Small businesses in the state may need to make some adjustments to their hiring and interviewing processes to comply. Among other things, the amendment changed the definition of comparable work, prohibited employers from asking applicants about salary history…
Most employers are required to pay overtime to at least some of their employees. Not all employees can earn overtime, however. Whether your employee is entitled to overtime pay depends on your state’s law, their job duties, and how many hours they work. Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Although most…
You start each day with a plan to get so much done, but soon find yourself becoming distracted, focusing on low-priority tasks and, simply, procrastinating. So how can you regain control of your time? We all have times when we’re just not in the mood to work. It is hard…
Although the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 brings a favorable lower tax rate to corporations, the Act also includes some new unfavorable rules affecting them as well. But it seemed clear that business owners were likely to see a shrinking tax bill. Here are the changes business…
Providing a little help, structure and training for personal time management will help empower employees to meet the demands of the modern workplace. Managers should pay attention to how work is getting done and help employees learn to manage their time. Here are a few simple tips on teaching employees…
Policies, compliance posters, and forms need to be periodically reviewed to ensure that they adhere to applicable laws. Since the beginning of the year brings new laws, now is a good time to conduct this review. Here are some tips for conducting a successful review. Sexual Harassment Policies A comprehensive…
Gender bias and pay disparity have been getting a lot of public attention lately. Pay audits can help identify potential gender pay disparities, and determine whether any discrepancies are statistically significant. Before an employer conducts an audit, some things should be considered: What is the Equal Pay Act The Equal…
The IRS warns the nation’s business about a growing W-2 email scam that threatens sensitive tax information held by employers. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving. W-2 scams have emerged as one of the most dangerous and successful types of phishing attacks. Hundreds of employers and tens of thousands of employees fell…
Employee turnover can directly affect your bottom line. High employee turnover cost companies in time and money. Experts estimate it costs upwards of twice an employee’s salary to find and train a replacement. High turnover can also damage morale among remaining employees. The top reasons for high employee turnover and…
