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Employee Retention Credit Now: Where You Stand and What to Do

The employee retention credit (ERC), a credit created during COVID-19, ended on September 30, 2021 (December 31, 2021, for startups), but it’s still alive. How can that be? The reason: The deadline for submitting refund claims has not expired. Many employers claimed the credit, and a number of these are still pending. But there’s beenContinueContinue reading “Employee Retention Credit Now: Where You Stand and What to Do”

Costumes, Candy, and Courtesy: Halloween Office Party Etiquette

Halloween celebrations in the office allow team members to express their creativity and can help build a sense of camaraderie among colleagues. However, in the professional arena, it’s necessary to balance the fun with responsibility. As you plan your costume for the spooky occasion, we’re sharing the do’s and don’ts of Halloween office party etiquette.ContinueContinue reading “Costumes, Candy, and Courtesy: Halloween Office Party Etiquette”

The next generation is watching you lead. Here’s what they’re learning

A recent discussion with a group of late millennial professionals led to some important insights about what the next generation wants to learn from their current leaders and what workplace experience they’re seeking. The group was remarkable in that they were all born in 1996, the last year of the millennial generation and have hadContinueContinue reading “The next generation is watching you lead. Here’s what they’re learning”

How to Successfully Recruit and Hire Winter and Holiday Seasonal Employees

Winter is the busiest time for many organizations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, retailers added 509,300 jobs during the 2022 holiday season alone. Many employers hire seasonal workers to help manage the demands of the holiday season. For example, online retailers often see a surge in activity around the holidays, as doContinueContinue reading “How to Successfully Recruit and Hire Winter and Holiday Seasonal Employees”

The Kraljic Matrix

The procurement function in most organizations deserves more attention than it gets. Most executives associated with procurement lack the competencies and perspectives required to identify gaps and effectively manage the function. This paucity of attention and capabilities is a certain path to extinction in this age of abrupt supply and demand shifts, intense competition, materialContinueContinue reading “The Kraljic Matrix”