Everyone wants to get paid for the value they deliver, but some businesses are their own worst enemies in this regard. The way companies deliver products and services is based on many factors, including industry standards, how businesses operate, and the current state of the market. At some point, phrases like “free!” and “value-added” (AKA […]
When you think of companies with great culture and high engagement rates, what comes to mind? Free snacks? A relaxed dress code? Dogs in the office? It’s true that these things can definitely help create an environment where employees are excited about coming to work. But to maintain high levels of employee satisfaction, loyalty, and […]
Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of workplaces like the dreaded F-word: The Flu. Nobody wants it. And nobody wants to see it ripping through their organization. Not only can it make you miserable, it can also make your businesses run miserably. A case of the flu typically knocks people out for one to two […]
Guest blog content provided to Q4iNetwork Consultants by National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), also called Section 125 plans after the relevant section of the Internal Revenue Code, are commonplace benefits. But, perhaps because they are common, some employers and employees don’t understand some of the regulations that apply to these plans. IRS Publication 969 […]
Being the boss can be as thrilling as it is frustrating. As tiring as it is rewarding. As inspiring as it is terrifying. In other words, welcome to parenthood. Think about your own parents. What did they do to bring out the best in you? Where did they fall short? Chances are, their parenting styles […]
Whether it’s a new sales process, revised PTO policy, different employee benefits plan, corporate restructure, or simply a new website, to the average employee it all means the same thing: Change. And change scares the crap out of a lot of people. Why so scary? All change means is that the way you’re doing things […]
How many to do lists do you have going? If you’re like most people, you probably have more than one. But be honest. Are these things actually getting done? Setting goals and creating a list of the tasks necessary to achieve them are two critical steps toward productivity. But the best intentions don’t always yield […]
Confidence. It seems to be lacking these days. We don’t have confidence in our organizations, our government, or even in the truth. It’s no wonder consumer confidence is down as well. In this kind of environment, it can be easy to simply lie down and accept defeat, to throw up our arms and excuse ourselves […]
Well, that depends. Are you an organization of one? Then you might be okay. As long as you don’t accidentally sleep-tweet. For everyone else, the answer is yes. Even if you think you have the best employees, who would never post anything inappropriate, confidential, or offensive— you still need to have a policy in place. […]
It’s not always easy to move from a great candidate to a great offer. And in a tight talent market, it can be even more difficult. You need to make your coveted candidate an ideal offer. One that’s going to make them as excited to say those three little words as you are to hear […]
Employers who want great employees are having to work harder and harder to find them, and to get them to stay. This has many innovative organizations and Human Resources departments re-thinking their employee benefits strategies as a way to attract and retain talent, which is good. But there can often be a disconnect when it […]
As you develop your marketing programs, are you looking at your competitors for inspiration, or are you focused on what your clients want? If you’re letting current/standard industry practices determine how you need to market your business, you could be missing the boat. If you want to create a compelling marketing program that attracts new […]