Ahhh….the dog days of summer! For many of us, this means clearing the calendar for a week, packing up the family, and heading out for a long anticipated vacation. We envision idyllic afternoons in the lake, hotdogs and hamburgers on the grill, and great stories around the campfire. Reality, however, may look a little different. …
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Telecommuting Employees May Create Unforeseen Tax Burden on Employers
Many companies have either considered or currently have employees that work from home and many who may even work out-of-state. The benefits range from giving employees flexibility within their schedule, providing for a family-oriented business, employee satisfaction, greater efficiency and productivity and reduced overhead costs. However, while weighing the pros and cons of having employees…
Replacement Planning:
Written by: Erica Finely Most managers know that talented people are hard to find. If managers try to replace current employees, they often find that recruiting comparably qualified employees from outside the company may cost much more than keeping current employees. Succession planning is about filling the organization’s talent pipeline and building internal bench strength….
Why Face-To-Face Communication Still Makes Sense
By John Torre Forty years ago, in 1971, I wonder how many people had a vision of communication in 2011 that included cell phones, text messages, email, and webcams? My guess would be none or not many. Yet here we are in 2011 doing all those things and more. Aside from the telephone, you know…