Over the past 10-15 years, several troublesome themes have emerged in the workplace. Among these is the assumption that professional workers (high earners) are expected to regularly work more than 40 hours in a work week. In some professions, like attorneys and accountants, there are certain times that naturally require more than 40 hours of work. For example, when ...
Category Running a Business
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Key Facts to Know About Credit Card Change
Did you know that there is a major change facing small business owners who accept credit cards? Beginning on October 1, 2015, you and your customers will stop swiping credit cards. Instead, credit cards will be equipped with a small computer chip that is nearly impossible to counterfeit. These new cards are called EMV cards. What is EMV? EMV ...
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What do workers want from their boss?
So what do workers want from their managers? Plainly answered, “communication”. A WSJ article recently reported on a survey of 7200 workers and learned that employees feel engaged when there is an active communication flow with their manager. The reported cited simple things like holding regular meetings will make your employees feel involved and excited. As you read ...
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3 Principles for a Successful Workplace
After reading this article that suggests ideas on how a business can create a successful workplaceenvironment for remote workers, I decided that the author, Sean Graber, was on target. I also think Mr. Graber's three core principles apply to any #workplace – from a small business to major corporation to government settings and the non-profit world.The author’s three core ...
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5 Tips to help you overcome obstacles in business
At one time or another most business owners find themselves trying to overcome obstacles that suddenly pop-up in their psyche. These are the times when an #entrepreneur feels her enthusiasm for the business waning or he finds himself growing frustrated or jaded. Often, the reasons behind the change are not easily pinpointed. Maybe it's the ...
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Recent Report Gives the In’s and Out’s of Restaurant Worker Salaries
Are you a good tipper? Or are you one of those customers who begrudgingly adds 10% to your total bill? Have you ever wondered how much that friendly server makes? What about that chef who prepares interesting and delicious menus? Or that great bartender who makes your cocktail just the way you like it? PayScale recently published its ...