To me, this is a very important question that needs an honest answer. Do you enjoy what you are doing, and do you enjoy the people that you are working with? I have been in the workforce for well over 40 years, and I can honestly say that for the last 4 years (since I...
When is the last time you reviewed your employee handbook? Do you even have an employee handbook? The following is a list of must-haves in your handbook: With COVID being a hot topic right now, what do you have in your employee handbook regarding vaccinations and documentation. Mask requirements. Employee absences related to COVID...
With the current job market, it is more important now than ever to make sure employers are doing everything they can to retain and recruit the best employees. One may think that money and benefits are the prime motivator to leave a current employer but that is not necessarily the case. A recent poll listed...
I have been teaching the HRCI Certification Preparation Course for over 18 years now and in almost every class, I stress the importance of communications. Communication in the workplace is critical in all aspects of the business. Employees need to communicate with their peers to ensure a healthy culture. A happy environment leads to job...
I am a big believer in goal setting. I find that the only way I can focus and get things done is by creating goals for myself. I think I am successful at it because it seems when anyone needs to get something done, they turn to me. I’d like to share my process with...
In our last team meeting in April, we reviewed the May calendar and noticed that Cinco de Mayo was the first upcoming holiday in May. One of us asked the question if we wanted to do something fun for our clients for that holiday. How about a team video? Everyone loved the idea, and the...
You as a member of any Team are the backbone of your organization. You always want to keep the Team working to the best of their ability. To keep your Team running at the best level, you must understand and implement any new procedures, and continually update your knowledge, skills, and abilities. To be successful...
When I start out on a new month for my many tasks, I do an overview of what I need to get done and in what order it needs to be completed so that I meet my deadlines. One of my larger tasks are our clients’ benefit invoice reconciliations. This task involves many steps that...
You may face many important deadlines. You should always have certain “tools” that you utilize to stay on task and meet those deadlines. Below is a list of tools that will help you accomplish your best results and meet those deadlines. Set up a “to do” list with dates at least five days prior to...
One of the many questions I am asked when discussing bookkeeping services is “what should I look for when interviewing an outsourced bookkeeper?” Here is what I suggest: I would ask them what types of industries have you worked in? For example, I have a client who is a franchise owner, with specific reporting requirements...
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