Policy and culture

New ruling forces you to pay people who break the rules

Everybody’s got too much to do these days, and the overtime can add up fast. But you’ll probably want to check your current pay policies and procedures against a new ruling from the Department of Labor. You may owe more than you think.

by Jennifer Azara

August 22, 2008

What is business casual anyway?

The everyday codes for business attire can be hard to grasp.

by Darlene Stahl

August 18, 2008

9 most costly employee handbook mistakes

The most expensive book in your office may be in every employee’s desk: the company policy manual.

by Jennifer Azara

August 8, 2008

Telecommuting: Cost effective, or not?

Telecommuting’s been touted as a huge money saver for employers and an attractive benefit for employees. But it has the potential to break the bank.

by Darlene Stahl

July 8, 2008

Tool that takes A/P out of tight T&E spots

It’s a tough position to be in: Your A/P clerk has to go tell a senior manager his reimbursement check isn’t ready yet because it wasn’t due yet. Or worse — that his expense report’s being bounced back because of errors. Arm your staffers with this tool to help.

by Jennifer Azara

June 24, 2008

3 tactics combat rising T&E trends

Even with fuel and travel costs on the rise, there’s no reason to let these expenses ground your bottom line.

by Shane Borer

June 17, 2008

Are late charges more trouble than they're worth?

You expect customers to pay you on time and in full. But with fewer and fewer of them living up to those expectations, it’s the perfect time to check that your late charge policy is as efficient as it could be.

by Jennifer Azara

June 17, 2008