Veterans Support Syndicate

How to quickly evaluate the capabilities of a team

Matt is the newly appointed CEO of a health-focused non-profit organization. He came to the role with previous experience leading non-profits but also brought a decade of skills he built through critical roles with a large multi-national manufacturer. He understands the challenges of both satisfying shareholders and engaging donors, so he demands a high levelContinueContinue reading “How to quickly evaluate the capabilities of a team”

Do You Have to Pay Summer Interns? What Employers Need to Know

Generally, yes, you do have to pay summer interns, though it depends on who benefits most from their work. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the “primary beneficiary test” to determine whether a worker is an employee (who must be paid per federal wage and hour law) or can be classified as anContinueContinue reading “Do You Have to Pay Summer Interns? What Employers Need to Know”

What Can Happen if Food Isn’t Stored Properly During Transit

Proper food storage during transportation is more than just a best practice; it’s a critical component of running a safe and successful food business. Failure to properly store goods can lead to a cascade of costly consequences. In this post, we’ll explore what can happen if you don’t store food with the care it deservesContinueContinue reading “What Can Happen if Food Isn’t Stored Properly During Transit”

Team Building: How to hire and onboard with Homebase

When you’re a new business, team building is more than taking employees to a pottery class or happy hour—it’s about hiring and onboarding the right people to build your business. We know: finding the right people to help you run your business may feel daunting. But with Homebase in your corner, we promise it doesn’tContinueContinue reading “Team Building: How to hire and onboard with Homebase”

Uncovering your company’s unconventional leaders

The concept of leadership is undergoing a much-welcomed transformation. Gone are the days when leadership was confined to the boardrooms of the corporate elite. Today, leaders emerge from the most unexpected places, demonstrating that leadership is not a position but a practice. This shift encourages us to redefine leadership beyond traditional roles and hierarchies, recognizingContinueContinue reading “Uncovering your company’s unconventional leaders”