Hiring a bookkeeper is important. After all, an audit by the IRS is never a fun experience. In fact, an audit should come with general warnings: may induce vomiting, dry heaving and/or the onset of ulcer-like systems. This is why it is so important to hire a bookkeeper or accounting manager that is qualified right […]
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In many circles, the word NEPOTISM is known as a veritable four-letter word. Nepotism is officially defined as the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs, which can make online recruitment a job posting HR compliance nightmare. There is nothing wrong with a family-owned and run […]
When hiring, you usually go into the process because you need someone quickly. Here are a few tips to save time during interviews. You’re not cutting corners, just weeding out the less qualified even quicker. Within a week of posting a job opening, you could have dozens of applications sitting on your desks – maybe even […]
Job Application Template
If you are online searching for a job application template for your company’s employment opportunities, stop and think for just a minute. You are online searching for a template for a paper application. Seems kind of silly, don’t you think? You may be looking to personalize your own job application for your company because some of […]
Calling the Newspaper: Hire a New Editor!
Unrolling the local Saturday newspaper, I read no further than two sentences. Barely through my first sip of java, my fingers begin to contort, seeking the comfort of a red pen. My brain goes into primitive 80s robotic mode, “Error. Error.” Finding a red pen, my spasmodic grip loosens and I begin to edit the […]
A business relies on having the proper amount of leadership in comparison to followers. Too many leaders cause arguments and too many followers result in no committed leadership path. I am a self-employed real estate agent and former HR manager. Recently, I was working with a brand new real estate agent. I soon realized that I would […]
I was so excited to see the continuation to “Star Wars” after a 32-year hiatus that I booked tickets two months in advance. I sat in the theater, watching Kylo Ren in 3D, who now leads the Stormtroopers. The Stormtroopers did not dare to disobey Ren, as they exhibited a lemming-like fear to defy his inhumane orders. I […]
Many employers wonder about this thing called “EEO” and whether they need to worry about it. Short answer, “YES!” Let’s learn more about what Equal Employment Opportunity questions that employers need to learn. From the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) website: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that […]
Don’t Go to Work Unless It’s Fun Day
April 3rd is national “Don’t Go to Work Unless It’s Fun Day.” Are you at work? Usually, work and fun are not synonymous, unfortunately for all of us required to work. But, work can be fun, right? I think there are a few key things to making work fun: Check your attitude at the door. […]