Recent Posts by Susan Polk
People and Diversity …Every Organization’s Greatest Investment
Whether you are a company of one or one thousand, each person you employ is your greatest investment. Getting the highest rate of return on your “people” investment involves another investment—embracing diversity. Demographic trends identified by Pew Research Center include racial and ethnic diversity in the United States on a continuous rise. By 2055, itContinue Reading
Millennials: 6 Tips to Communicating Employee Benefits
It seems like we’ve been talking or hearing about Millennials for most of my career. Millennials are now in their 20’s and 30’s. It is estimated they will comprise 30% of the workforce by 2020, and many are entering management roles. Once characteristic touted as “millennial” is they perceive themselves invincible, although that has alwaysContinue Reading
Employer Liability for Work Eligibility Documentation
By Deanna Forbush For the last 30 years or so, the federal government has primarily enforced its immigration policies and laws by forcing employers, under the threat of criminal prosecution or exorbitant, business-crushing fines, to ensure that they hire only applicants with acceptable documentation of their eligibility for employment, these documentation is worked mainly in PDF format,Continue Reading
New Year, New Taxes
Taxes are typically on our minds as we head into a new year. April 15th always seems to come sooner than we expect. This year, 2018 will prove to be no exception as we close out 2017 and turn our attention to what lies ahead in the new tax code. On December 20th Congress passedContinue Reading
Staffing Agency Checklist
Selecting the right staffing agency is the first step to having the right personnel for your business, whether contract employees, temp-to-hire, or direct hire services are needed. Here are the must-have features and services to look for when selecting your staffing agency: A good track record: Choosing a staffing agency with a proven track recordContinue Reading
