You can talk all you want to about creating a corporate culture and building employee engagement. But if you’re starting out with an environment of negativity, you need to banish that first…and fast! The signs of a negative workplace are pretty easy to spot, including low morale, poor teamwork and high turnover. If you’re an […]
Month: March 2016
Cash Awards: They Cost More Than You Expect
When a company presents their employee with a cash award, the Internal Revenue Service requires that the cash amount must be treated as ordinary income by the employer. What are the implications of this? For the employee, ordinary income is subject to Federal and State payroll withholding taxes, and FICA Social Security and Medicare withholding. For […]
How to Give THE BEST Recognition Speech
Give Your Employees The Best Recognition Many managers often find themselves in a position to give speeches to recognize their employees. These managers may not always be the most gifted, or talented, public speakers. If you are one of these managers, do not despair. I’ve written this article for you and the rest of those […]