As you may be aware, on August 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated version of form I-9 to be used until July 31, 2026. This form has several changes from the prior one and must be implemented on all new hires by November 1, 2023. Here are eight changes… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Tips for Managers
How to Make the Best of Your Work from Home Time
As any native of Northeast Ohio can tell you, lakeshore winters are no joke. Snowstorms, biting cold, rushing winds, and frozen roads all contribute to schools, public buildings, and businesses closing for the day. Not to mention sick days, power outages, water main breaks, heating/air conditioning malfunctions, and any other conceivable (or inconceivable) reason your… Read More »
Five Points to Ensure Success as a New Manager
Management shifts quite frequently in the business world. Between mergers, restructuring, buyouts, and good old-fashioned promotions, being under new management is likely to happen to every business at some point. But what if you’re the new manager? How do you approach your new position? Here are five tips to help you ensure you can be… Read More »
Integrating Gen Z into Your Workplace
Recent years have seen the oldest of Generation Z entering the workforce. Many are fresh out of college or early in their career, looking for entry level positions within the professional workforce. Like with millennials ten years ago, it’s time to make the necessary adjustments to welcome this new generation into corporate America. And like… Read More »
Five Forrest Gump Traits Every Manager Should Have
Recently, I was channel surfing and I stumbled upon the movie, Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump is one of those films that if it is on television, I’m compelled to watch it. And each time I see it, I am awed by the way this seemingly benign and unintelligent character, expertly played by Tom Hanks, had… Read More »
A Fresh Idea for Staffing Your Hard-to-Fill Skilled Trade Jobs
The job market is tight and you have several unfilled openings for hard-to-find candidates, causing your company to lose production unless you pay overtime to your current staff. You’re not alone. According to a Boston Consulting Group report, by 2020 there will be a shortage of 875,000 machinists, welders, maintenance technicians and industrial engineers. The steady… Read More »
Career Lessons Learned from the Cavs NBA Championship
It feels surreal, but it’s not a dream! The Cleveland Cavaliers ended the 52-year championship drought for the city of Cleveland. As remarkable as ending the drought is, even more remarkable is the way they accomplished this feat. Now, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the reigning champions, and the organization has achieved the ultimate goal of… Read More »
6 Ways to Avoid I-9 Penalties
If Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) came knocking at your door, would your company be prepared for an I-9 audit? If you are unsure, then the answer is most likely “no.” The ICE is cracking down on I-9 compliance issues, conducting more than 3,000 audits per year, and leveling large fines to companies for I-9… Read More »
5 Types of Toxic Employees and How to Deal With Them
Toxic employees can destroy employee morale and chase good employees out of your company. In a 2015 study conducted by Cornerstone onDemand, a leader in cloud-based applications for talent management, good employees quit at a 54% higher rate when they work with toxic employees. Furthermore, the cost of onboarding a toxic employee ($12,800) is three… Read More »
Are You Missing Out on Top Employees?
Hiring and retaining the best talent in today’s economy is as tough as it’s ever been. Unless you’re Apple or Google, simply tweeting out “We’re hiring” isn’t going to have the top employees in the industry beating down your door. As a smaller business or start-up, you have to have a well-defined hiring process in… Read More »
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