Many companies, especially small- to medium-sized ones, only provide the most basic benefits, as those are the ones required by law. These are FICA taxes, medical leaves, time-off for voting, state and federal unemployment tax, short-term disability programs, and worker’s compensation. They usually allow a specific number of paid vacation leaves as well, though the… Continue reading Surprising Benefits Employees are Actually Seeking
Category: Management
7 Tricks to Lure More Clients Into Your Business
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of businesses struggled to stay operational due to the disruptive nature of the pandemic. As supply chains got broken and once-thriving businesses began to lose clients due to financial constraints, a staggering number of business ventures had to do drastic measures. Many of them resorted to mass layoffs, limited their… Continue reading 7 Tricks to Lure More Clients Into Your Business
The Pandemic Cashflow: Ensuring You Won’t Run Out of Money under COVID-19
The pandemic has been a cause of concern for a lot of people. Those whose main concerns are their jobs — a main source of income. More than money, of course, people are trying to find a source because they’re not sure just how long their cash will stay. That’s the reason behind taking any… Continue reading The Pandemic Cashflow: Ensuring You Won’t Run Out of Money under COVID-19
Overseas Investments: Growing Countries to Invest in During the Pandemic
During the start of the pandemic, businesses were pushed to a temporary close. However, despite the temporary closures, many business-owners remained hopeful for the future. But once businesses reopened in September last year, many remained closed. About 60% of businesses that temporarily closed never reopened and this hit the US economy hard. Industries such as the US… Continue reading Overseas Investments: Growing Countries to Invest in During the Pandemic
The Importance of Mentoring in the Middle of the Pandemic
Mentoring in the workplace is important, so much so that 71% of Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs. Mentoring is a relationship where a mentor gives advice, tips, and wisdom to their mentee. Usually, mentoring is done in a physical setting. The mentee might shadow their mentor to learn the ropes of a process. Or… Continue reading The Importance of Mentoring in the Middle of the Pandemic
Fun Teambuilding Activities That Your Employees Will Definitely Enjoy
Let’s admit it: some companies don’t know how to do team building right. They take it to mean that these activities should be anything but fun and interesting. They make it seem like the employees are attending a conference or seminar. What is the point of building their camaraderie when it feels like work to… Continue reading Fun Teambuilding Activities That Your Employees Will Definitely Enjoy
Waste Management Made Easy: Simple Innovations Can Help Too!
Managing extensive facilities like commercial factories is a significant undertaking, primarily when your factory produces record-high waste. These waste products may be toxic or hazardous, so always treat them with proper care. Companies need to continually improve the surroundings, and managing waste is one of their major priorities. Here are the best practices to efficiently… Continue reading Waste Management Made Easy: Simple Innovations Can Help Too!
5 Crucial Tips for Becoming a Better Manager
It’s never been in doubt that a manager’s skill in handling their subordinates is an important facet in employee retention. However, people occasionally forget its effects can range from simple discontent in employees to their outright resignation. A recent study published by industry experts revealed 57 percent of employees resign from their positions because of… Continue reading 5 Crucial Tips for Becoming a Better Manager
The Most Dangerous Jobs in Australia: Which Professions Have High Fatality Rates?
The typical office job comes with its own hazards. Being tied to your desk for eight hours straight every day increases your risk of having cardiovascular disease later in life. Typing on a keyboard may also cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Staring at a screen all day may lead to eye strain and migraine. However, there… Continue reading The Most Dangerous Jobs in Australia: Which Professions Have High Fatality Rates?
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Start-up in the UK?
The UK is one big jungle of start-ups. Between 2018 and 2019 alone, the country already had over 600,000 of these companies, according to Micro Biz Mag. That’s equivalent to a whopping 1,840+ newly founded entities in a day. Of these, nearly half wouldn’t make it past the fifth year. The good news is at… Continue reading How Much Does It Cost to Run a Start-up in the UK?