Tag: employees

Fail to Succeed

Life is full of moments, with many of those moments being failures. But each failure is an opportunity to learn from those mistakes, leading to success. It seems as we progress further into a technologically-focused society, society expects us not to fail. After all, failure means the lost of money. And nobody can afford that… But the tables

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Recession = Fewer Professional Jobs Available

If you haven’t been living under a rock for the past 15 months, then you have probably noticed that the decline in oil prices has resulted in many Houston businesses experiencing symptoms of an economic recession. What does a recession mean for you? Historically, recessions equate to reduced availability of professional jobs. While the effects of the free fall in oil

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Dealing with Employee Fraud

Recently, I was visiting with a potential client who had been the victim of fraud.  Talking with him brought back unpleasant memories of the first time I discovered that one of my client’s employees had committed fraud against the company.  Despite the fact that it happened a long time ago, all of the emotions associated with the

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Hiring Process is Getting Longer

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reports that employers are taking longer to pull the trigger on hiring decisions than in years past. According to the article: the average job in 2014 sat vacant for 27.3 days before filled; this is compared to only 15.3 days five years ago the average interview process

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3 Critical Roles in Onboarding New Employees

Onboarding new employees is expensive and time-consuming for employers. In order for you to maximize the value of your onboarding process, following are three critical roles in onboarding new employees: 3 Critical Roles in Onboarding New Employees Role of the Teacher Onboarding new employees involves teaching them about the company culture and ethics as well as developing their

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Signs Of A Company In Trouble

See Also: Value Drivers: Building Reliable Value Chain Cash Flow Statement Working Capital Free Cash Flow Management Definition Signs of a Company in Trouble Usually, a troubled company has warning signs which are consistent across industries. When considering an acquisition of, investment in, or employment with a company it is best for your peace of

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Wage Rate

See Also: How to compensate sales staff Compensation Plan Equity Interest Capital Project Damage Claim Wage Rate Definition The wage rate definition is the rate of compensation for a worker. It is one of the central themes of the study of human resources. It is determined by 2 factors: productivity at work or number of

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W2 Form

See Also: 401k Cash Flow After Tax Deferred Income Tax Form 1098 Marginal Tax Rate W2 Form Definition The W2 form definition is used by employers to report employees‘ wages to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The W-2 is also used to report the amount of taxes that have been withheld from each paycheck. W2

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Skimming Fraud

See Also: The Fraud Triangle Larceny (fraud) Auditor Audit Scope Compliance Audit Skimming Fraud Definition Skimming fraud is the theft of cash from a business prior to its entry into the accounting system for that company. Although skimming is one of the smallest frauds that can occur, they are also the most difficult to detect.

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Social Security Rate

Social Security Rate Definition The social security rate definition is a tax taken out of employees and employers salaries and wages. This tax goes towards the social security program in the United States. The founders built this program to provide benefits to eligible retired persons. Social Security Tax Rate Meaning The current social security tax

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Recruiting a Winning Team

See Also: How to Hire New Employees Designing an Effective Internship Program Recruiting a Winning Team If an organization is to be successful, recruiting a winning team should be a top priority. An organization cannot function efficiently if its personnel are not chosen appropriately. Therefore, certain steps must be taken so that an organization can

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Professional Employer Organization (PEO) FAQs

See Also; What is a PEO? Advantages of Professional Employer Organizations How to Select a PEO PEO Compared to Outsourcing Payroll National Association of Professional Employer Organizations Professional Employer Organization FAQs | PEO FAQs Refer to the following Professional Employer Organization FAQs for more information about PEOs. What Kind of a Business Uses a Professional Employer

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