No one likes to think about having someone else act on their behalf, but there may come a time when, due to illness or other incapacity, you cannot act for yourself. That is why it is important to have powers of attorney in place, one for general and financial concerns and another for medical and […]
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The decision to retire is not an easy one, and there are many important considerations to take into account, including financial security. Additionally, your emotional and mental health are key factors to be carefully looked at. For most people, this decision starts to take shape as we get closer to our 65th birthday.The transition to
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According to the National Association of Background Screeners, 95% of U.S. employers use background checks when hiring employees. Background checks cannot look at medical history or genetic information, but they are legal for assessing a person’s work history, education, criminal record, financial history or social media use. However, employers must comply with certain legal requirements
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The first and most obvious step in preventing workplace violence is to understand its meaning. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, workplace violence is “any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site.” This type of behavior falls into four categories: Criminal
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It’s not easy to decide to step down from your position leading a company. But when the time is right and the decision must be made, how do you choose who should lead your business into the future? Here are eight tips to guide the transition:It is essential to have a vision for the future.
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While it is possible — and sometimes desirable — to use a business loan to start a business, you can also use your house for the seed money. Two options are a home equity line of credit or a home equity loan: A HELOC is a debt secured by your home. It is similar to
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Simple payroll errors are avoidable, but if you don’t pay attention, you could end up facing consequences that cost thousands of dollars in compliance penalties. Not only that but you might have to deal with unwanted attention on both you and your payroll department. To mitigate the risks and minimize unfavorable outcomes, pay attention to
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Gen Z is a generation like no other, and in order to maintain your business, you’ll need to think about how you can accommodate the up-and-coming workforce.How does Gen Z feel about work? Surveys have found that 54% of Gen Zers are often disengaged at work. Meanwhile, 68% of Gen Z workers feel stressed out,
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How would you define an engaged workforce? You might say it’s an environment where everyone involved feels valued and supported.Workplace engagement is a crucial aspect of business success. In fact, it’s so imperative that employee engagement has been shown to affect metrics like productivity, retention, and customer service. However, unfortunately, recent statistics indicate that only
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First quiet quitting, now quiet vacationing. What is going on? This is a good question with complicated answers. Quiet vacationing, also called stealth paid time off, is the practice of taking time off without formally requesting it or notifying your employer. It’s a post-pandemic development, so to understand it, we need to recognize that the
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