By Mike Kappel – Forbes As a business owner, you have to make a lot of decisions. Even though you are the head honcho and have the most knowledge about the workings of your business, you might lack knowledge in some areas. Or, your business might be getting stale from a lack of fresh ideas…. read more

By Chris Cancialosi – Forbes We live in an era of oversharing. While most people are comfortable sharing what they ate for lunch, what they watched on TV, and what their relationship status is with 500 of their “closest” friends on Facebook and Twitter, the idea of telling their boss what they really think still… read more

By Bill Conerly – Forbes Employees are quitting in droves, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article, backed up by hard data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employee retention is easier than recruiting, I argued in my article about reducing employee turnover. And a great technique for employee retention is the Stay Interview…. read more

By Karen Higginbottom – Forbes In June this year, Intel’s Brian Krzanich was forced to resign as CEO after it was discovered he had a consensual relationship with an employee. Chief Financial Officer Robert Swan has stepped in as interim CEO and the board has begun its search for a permanent replacement. The news of… read more

By Anna Smith – UndercoverRecruiter Employee engagement has come under the spotlight in recent years as more companies see the need to increase long-term profitability in a saturated marketplace. Regardless of the size or industry, every business must have a highly engaged workforce if it wants to succeed. Employee engagement means that individuals at all… read more

By Jennifer S Kiesewetter Esq SPARK-ADP The 401k contribution limits for 2018 have increased from 18,000 to 18,500, which is the first cost of living adjustment to deferrals since 2015. On October 19, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced 401k contribution limits for 2018, increasing them for cost of living adjustments from 18,000 to… read more

By Beth Archie SPARK-ADP It’s no secret that technology has forever changed the way we work and interact. From increased efficiency and productivity to enhanced collaboration, most of the changes have been for the better. Despite the undeniable benefits, the rapid rate of these changes can make it hard to keep up — constant advancements… read more

By Beth Archie – SPARK-ADP If you’ve ever introduced a significant change that did not achieve the desired result, you’re not alone. According to Deloitte, 60 to 70 percent of all large-scale change efforts fail. So, what’s the driving force behind this staggering failure rate for culture change in the workplace? In most cases, it’s… read more

By run-ADP Effective employee training is critical to maintaining a safe and productive workplace and complying with certain federal and state laws. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about employee training, including what training is required and whether employees must be paid during training. Q: What training am I required to give employees?… read more

By run-ADP When a company acquires another company, it’s important to consider various compliance requirements and HR responsibilities. Here is an overview of some compliance issues to consider during and after an acquisition. I-9 Forms: Background: Under federal law, an I-9 Form must be completed to verify that each new hire is authorized to work… read more