‘Activity-based billing’: the right move for managing cash flow?
More and more small and midsize businesses are changing the way they charge their customers — and in most cases, it’s music to a CFO’s ears.
Content Type: News
‘Ahh-choo!’ Could the flu hurt your business?
This year’s flu epidemic may already be taking a bite out of your company’s productivity.
‘Banning email for a week actually made me productive’
One CEO did the unthinkable and forced his workers to communicate for one week the old-fashioned way – face-to-face.
‘Bob, you smell’: What to say to employees about embarrassing personal issues
Everybody dreads having those “difficult conversations” with employees about personal issues. Here are some examples of how they can be handled gracefully — including the actual words to use.
‘Excessive’ 401(k) fee lawsuit ends with $13.5 million settlement
Here’s an example of just how costly it can be when workers decide you’re not doing everything in your power to avoid paying excessive 401(k) fees.
‘Hey, new guy!’ Mentoring strategies that deliver
It can be tough keeping good workers. The best solution?
‘Mandate health insurance? OK, we’ll cut hours’
The owner of two national restaurant chains is testing out a new approach to mandated health insurance — turning more full-time employees to part-time.
‘My cat had hiccups’ and 5 other dubious lateness excuses
You may think you’ve heard them all before, but even the most grizzled managers are likely to be impressed by the reasons these employees couldn’t make it to work on time.
‘No-touch’ means lower costs: Why this technology pays off
No-touch toilets, sinks and paper dispensers are now the norm in airports, shopping malls and new commercial buildings.
‘Really, you shouldn’t have’ – 10 unusual holiday gifts
If it’s the thought that counts, it looks like these folks might not think too much of their co-workers!
‘Save my retirement fund!’ Will feds kill 401(k) tax benefits?
Is your 401(k) in danger? A group of pension professionals thinks so.
‘Tax meters’ introduced for world’s oldest profession
This city is serious about collecting tax money, and even workers in this nontraditional industry must pay up — or face steep fines.
‘They can’t stop bickering’ – how to handle staffer conflicts
Every manager would love it if their staffers got along great, all the time.
‘Tis the season for tightening the belt?
Retailers may not be the only ones worried about this year’s lackluster Christmas shopping season.
‘We’ve got job openings here … anybody want ’em?’
Roughly one-third of every small business is dealing with this headache right now:
‘Why is my paycheck suddenly smaller?!’
Prepare yourself and the Payroll department for the complaints now.
