Prices for prescription drugs vary widely between pharmacies. U.S. drug prices are neither fixed nor regulated. The cost of a prescription may differ by more than $100 between two pharmacies across the street from each other! If you have insurance, your co-pay might not be the best price. Hundreds of generic medications are available for...
What happens when you are audited and the auditor finds a mistake? From my perspective, as long as the mistake is an honest mistake, it is a lesson learned. Don’t be afraid of audits, look at them as a learning experience.
Setting the right expectation is critical when communicating with others. I have a rule that I will respond to any request by the close of business each day. If I can’t get the answer right away, I let the individual know when they can expect my response. Don’t let others control the use of your...
There are different ways adults learn and it is important to have training programs that work for all types of learners. The three types of learners are those who learn from listening, others learn from seeing/reading and others learn from doing. I have found that having written procedures that are accompanied with a video show...
Here are three steps you can take to build a better team. #1 – Have open and honest communication #2 – Be a mentor to your team. Ensure them you are there for them to assist them and to not be afraid to ask for help #3 – Show compassion and have empathy. Take an...
At this time of year many people are asked “What Are You Thankful For”. I’d like to share my thoughts on this. First and foremost, I am thankful for my faith. Without my faith, I would not have anything. My faith in God and knowing that He is in control of my life gives me...
You get a letter from an employer looking for a reference on a former employee, what should you do? It’s best to have an HR professional respond to the letter for you. While it is recommended that you only verify job title and dates of employment, there are some situations where you need to report...
What happens if you haven’t paid taxes in many years? Are you going to jail? No, but you do need to take action. We specialize in helping businesses get their information together so that a tax professional can work with the IRS to get you current with little or no penalties. Our goal is to...
Attrition is a metric that shows your turnover rate. This metric will tell you a lot. Attrition rates vary depending upon the industry you are in. Knowing what the rate is in your industry is important. High attrition rates can indicate a poor culture, lack of good communication, low salary/wages just to name a few....
Never assume your employees are happy in the workplace. This is caused by a lack of communication, poor culture, and wrong fit. You can also have issues with abilities and desire to perform job duties. Employee surveys and exit interviews are great ways to determine whether you have the right people, in the right jobs.
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