We’ve covered the taxability of gift cards before, and the law hasn’t changed—with three exceptions, the face value of gift cards is always taxable because...
While writing up employees is an unpleasant task for managers, it's sometimes a necessary step to address performance issues. Employee attendance is a common problem...
We started our W-2 series feature earlier this year, giving us more time to explore W-2 issues, which, based on questions we’ve been encountering, are beginning to...
When it comes to decision-making and day-to-day operations, there’s plenty of talk about and praise for senior management and lower-level employees. The senior leaders...
Some level of absenteeism is normal and even a positive thing. After all, you want employees to take time off to recharge or to stay home when they’re sick. However,...
What does being a manager involve? A better question might be “What doesn’t it?” Managers play a crucial role in virtually all areas of the business environment...
News flash: The news about the workforce and the talent pipeline isn’t good, and your leadership skills will be in demand for at least the next decade. Do you want job...
The surprising truth about productivity
There is a short list of things for which nearly everyone strives. When you put that list in terms of our work, success, and...
Kings and queens have come and gone, yet suitable leadership lessons are repeated over the centuries. For example, I was pleased that at the recent British coronation,...
I know there are plenty of possible strategies for your business, and you might be thinking I am suggesting adding a new one. But for now, I am not (necessarily)...
Does your company find itself struggling to keep up on the talent acquisition front? If so, you’re not alone. Despite a somewhat hectic job market where many companies...
To improve Monday morning meetings, create a clear agenda and allow for informal conversations outside the meeting. Focus on essential topics to keep the meetings...
We lead in a complex and uncertain world—and with uncertainty comes challenges that require leaders to be resilient. Our ability to overcome and see past challenges...
The path of least resistance is often avoidance. As a result, many managers look the other way and sweep things under the rug rather than address them head on. It’s...
Most managers understand the importance of providing timely feedback to their direct reports, but it’s important to remember that feedback isn’t just for employees....
If you don’t pay close attention to the amount of work you assign to your team, work overload can slowly creep its way into your organization — wreaking havoc and...
A lot of confusion surrounds the idea of “employee coaching,” as it invokes perceptions of coddling or otherwise spoiling employees. That couldn’t be further from...
Is putting your resume together giving you a severe case of writer’s block? If so, know that you’re certainly not alone. The quality and relevance of your resume...
Businesses run on people, and people run on appreciation. When workers have what they need to thrive away from work—paid time off, competitive pay, managed workload,...
For young professionals delving into leadership roles, managing employees who are older than them can be an awkward situation. But while young managers may feel awkward...
