By Melissa Walker More and more small businesses are hiring interns and developing internship programs, which employers have discovered can be a smart recruitment strategy. Almost 90 percent of students who took part in an internship program said they … Continued
By Melissa Walker Employee A has announced her plans to take time off from work when she has a baby. Employee B had a stroke and needs time away to recover. Meanwhile, employee C is caring for a … Continued
6 aspects to consider when dealing with the new federal rule By Melissa Walker A new federal rule regarding overtime pay for salaried employees could mean an expense of an extra $150,000 a year for local business Gusto … Continued
Terry Snyder has been running her photography business in Waukee for 23 years. She doesn’t have a large staff or a substantial marketing budget. Although she does some advertising, she relies a great deal on business networking, attending … Continued
By Melissa Walker A company’s employees can be its most valuable and riskiest asset. Business owners are required by law to provide a safe work environment for their employees and to give them the necessary training required … Continued
10 low-cost benefits that small business owners can offer employees — beyond free coffee By Melissa Walker Everyone likes to feel a extra special, and employees are no different. If a company already offers a competitive wage and benefits … Continued
7 factors to consider when entering the world of commercial real estate An office or storefront is one of the largest expenses a small- and mid-size business owner will incur, and the expense can vary depending upon … Continued
By Melissa Walker Buried in the daily grind of managing a business’ operations and overseeing employees is the business owner’s decision of whether to offer retirement savings to employees. “I think people get scare of retirement plans as a business … Continued
by Melissa Walker A competent and effective workforce is vital to the success of a company, and employers have numerous factors to consider when seeking that next hire. In some cases, employers may sift through dozens of applications before deciding … Continued