How you push one staffer’s buttons might not be the best strategy for another staffer. But there are some motivational “Dos” and “Don’ts” that resonate with just about everyone: Do reward teams and individuals Group rewards and recognition are just as…
Staff management
The Department of Labor's independent contractor (IC) rule that went into effect on March 11 is forcing many businesses to triple-check they're in full compliance. The rule helps to clarify gray areas in IC/employee determinations. Employers must follow a six-factor…
A federal ban on employee non-compete agreements may not go into effect in September after all. Two lawsuits scheduled to be decided in late July and the end of August may put the kibosh on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC)…
Some payroll staffers may assume that complying with IRS regulations is enough to keep their companies out of trouble. That's not the case -- there are a number of requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) enforced by the…
CFOs intend to continue cutting costs and boosting efficiency in every area possible through 2024 and probably well into 2025. And unfortunately that could mean a wave of layoffs is still to come. Forty percent of chief executives expect "major"…
Layoffs, inflation, AI ... these are just some of the factors making employees feel more stressed about their jobs and career future. Studies show stress isn't unique to ground-level workers and middle management -- chief execs feel the pressure too,…
You just can't always tell from an interview if certain applicants may require more praise and (ahem) hand-holding than other job candidates. But there are clues. Such as ... ... requesting to bring a parent along on a job interview.…
The higher overtime salary threshold that kicks in on July 1 will affect a million-plus salaried exempt employees. And it's good news for many folks -- inflation is taking a bigger bite out of everyone's paycheck and companies are scaling…
The traditional "bean counter" role of the CFO is a thing of the past. Today's financial leaders are expected to boost efficiency and cut waste across all areas of their organizations. As a result, the typical CFO works well over…
The demand for finance chiefs is growing. Yet more companies are replacing their CFOs. Even so, CFOs are a lot less worried about AI taking their jobs. Confused yet? Don't be. All three of these scenarios can be true at…
Businesses are looking for competent number-crunchers. Some are even desperate to find talent. But the next wave of finance professionals is in short demand. And the reason is pretty simple ... ... accountants are being paid too little to meet…
Jensen Huang, co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, is a certified genius and extreme workaholic in the same mold as Elon Musk. Huang was destined to succeed wildly in whatever career path he followed. Yet would Nvidia boast a $2.2 trillion…
