Monthly Archives: September 2019

How to Determine a Salary Range for a New Position

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  If you’re creating a new position for your company, it can be difficult to know what the salary range should be for that new hire. It’s hard to know what this new position is really worth to you when you’ve never had it before.   There are some best…

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Why It’s Important to Attend Business Networking Events

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  The small talk, the influx of business cards, the hors d’oeuvres—a networking event isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, some people flat-out dread them.   We get it—you’ve already had a long day at work, and you’re still expected to go talk about work, after hours, with a…

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Is AI Coming for Your Job?

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the use of computer systems and software to complete tasks that used to require a human to perform.    AI is becoming more sophisticated every day. Not only that, but it’s also becoming more widely used. And because of that, many experts say that it’s…

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5 Things You should Stop Asking Your Employees to Do

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A company should function like a well-oiled machine, with all the moving parts working together to accomplish something bigger than themselves.    From this perspective, it’s reasonable to expect a lot from the people who work at your company. They should be willing and able to do their jobs to…

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Plan for Retirement Early. Here’s Why (and How).

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Most people can expect to live for about 18 years after retirement. That’s 18 years of minimal income, but it’s also probably time that you want to spend enjoying yourself (traveling, spending time with family, pursuing a hobby, etc.).   No matter what your dream retirement looks like, it’s important…

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6 Reasons to Offer Your Employees More Vacation Time

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  How can taking time off be good for business?   It seems counterintuitive, but it is becoming increasingly clear that offering more vacation time to your employees will actually help them be more productive. More than that, it might even help your business as a whole.   Here are…

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The Pros and Cons of Pets in the Workplace

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Not too long ago, the idea of allowing employees to bring their pets to work would probably have raised some eyebrows. These days, however, employers are working to allow more flexibility and comfort in the workplace, and at many companies, that has meant allowing their staff to bring their pets…

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