May 7, 2012
How does a business owner or office manager get the most out of an interview with a prospective employee? Choosing the right person for the job may depend upon the level of skills used during the applicant interview. Here are some tips to help you make your interviews more effective.
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May 7, 2012
The departure of an employee can be an emotional event, but it also presents an opportunity. No matter how long they’ve worked for your practice, departing employees can provide valuable perspective that helps you improve your practice overall.
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May 7, 2012
During your career, you may be asked to write a letter of recommendation for a fellow professional, former employee, friend, student, neighbor, or other connection. Here are some suggestions for how to handle these requests.
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May 3, 2012
The IRS has provided the HSA cost-of-living adjustments for calendar year 2013.
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May 2, 2012
The requirement that most employers post a formal notice in the workplace advising employees of their union-organizing rights has been delayed pending appellate proceedings.
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May 2, 2012
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue now provides a tax credit for hiring and retaining unemployed disabled veterans in tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2012. The amount of the credit depends on whether the veteran is a full-time or part-time employee, and whether he or she continues to work over the full four-year term that the credit is available.
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May 2, 2012
Exporting can open up a new world of growth opportunities for your business. If you’re curious about the possibilities exporting offers, a new program from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP) can assist you in setting your export expansion strategy.
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May 2, 2012
As we approach another summer in Wisconsin, many employers are adding workers to their workforce. These workers are seasonal hires used to cover a certain need during a busy season, and many will be minors between the ages of 14 and 18. If your business hires minors, be aware that specific regulations at both the state and federal levels limit the type of work that minor employees can perform and the hours which they can work.
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May 2, 2012
Budgeting presents not-for-profit organizations with a perfect opportunity to reevaluate and refocus on their core values and mission. Effective budgeting practices help an organization communicate effectively with the communities it serves, and meet its core mission.
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May 1, 2012
This case study prepared by Sage Software highlights how Andex is now using Sage 500 ERP to decrease order fulfillment time, improve estimating accuracy, and run all their operations on one platform. Schenck's Technology team led the implementation.
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