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Have you seen the Chevrolet commercial where the boss tells a group of employees to "take a knee, team?" One young man drops into a quarterback kneel and the boss asks, "What's he doing?" With the rest of the group looking confused, the employee...

The major U.S. card companies — including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express — voluntarily imposed a shift of liability for counterfeit "card present" transactions that went into effect for most merchants on October 1, 2015....

Running a business these days is increasingly complex. With employment-related claims and lawsuits on the rise, management must have a basic understanding of numerous federal, state and local laws. Here are three cases that illustrate some employer...

Do you remember your first summer job? It doesn't matter if you were a babysitter, caddy, telemarketer or lifeguard. Your first job taught valuable lessons about responsibility and balancing work with family and friends. It also helped keep you out...

By nature, most people avoid planning for crisis situations. After all, there is so much to do in the here and now without trying to second guess the future. Business leaders are no exception when it comes to the often thankless task of...

If you are about to ask for a business loan, expect to deal with the issue of covenants -- constraints lenders impose on your company to keep it operating within specified financial ratios and to prevent it from taking certain...

Innovation is key in today’s rapidly changing business climate. Whether you’re thinking about new products and services or new internal processes, coming up with ideas to move the business forward can be a challenge. Brainstorming...

More than one in four employers will be affected by the so-called “Cadillac” tax, a nondeductible 40 percent excise tax set to take effect on high-cost healthcare benefits in 2018, according to The Kaiser Family Foundation. The tax has...

A pivotal demographic shift in the work force is now under way, one with major implications for leadership development. In addition to large numbers, this group has several characteristics that differentiate it from older workers. According to the...

The Peter Principle, a concept developed by Laurence J. Peter in the 1960s and later published as a best-selling book, says that “Employees tend to rise to the level of their incompetence.” They continue to be promoted until they reach...

Providing employee benefits is often a struggle for small business owners, but a couple of states are leading the way with an innovative solution. With the Baby Boomer generation nearing retirement, state leaders realized that many residents...

The local movement, whether it pertains to shopping, food or news, has been building momentum for some time. Along with the new focus on dispensing dollars locally, young customers also value experiences more than possessions, according to recent...

In today’s post-recession world, most companies are trying to do as much as they can without adding resources – and that often applies to personnel. If you have an employee who is struggling, here are a few areas to consider:Jobs have...

Good business starts with good leadership – and solid businesses continue best when a pipeline of good leaders is in place. Recognizing the need. Many companies fail to recognize the need for new or additional leadership in time to plan for...

If you’re just starting to learn how to work best with members of the Millennial Generation, brace yourself. A whole new generation is starting to enter the workforce, and within five years they will hold 20 percent of the jobs. Generation Z,...

The makeup of the population of the United States is changing – and it’s changing quickly. Businesses large and small need to be aware of those changes to help them stay a step ahead of the curve in the future as far as inventory,...

In 2015, small business credit is again a key factor hampering growth and expansion. Businesses at all stages cite lack of credit availability as a top concern, according to the 2014 Joint Business Credit Survey administered by the Federal...

Nearly 17 million more Americans have healthcare coverage as a result of the Affordable Care Act, with more than half of those enrolling through their employer health plans. A newly released study by the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation...

Conference calls are a way of life in the workplace. In fact, estimates are that nearly one-third of employees take part in at least one conference call a week. With so many business people participating in so many calls, conference call...

In recent months, you may have noticed that new credit cards you receive now have a chip on them in addition to the ubiquitous magnetic stripe. When using your card, you may also have noticed a change in the card reader. Many of them now have a...