Are You in Charge and in Control?
In many of my posts, I have emphasized the importance of a proactive and accountable approach to your own career. Do you feel that you have a handle on it, are you ‘in charge and in control?’
If you are not sure of how to respond to these questions, or cannot respond quickly, then I would [...]
Ten Things Not To Say When Firing An Employee
Having to fire, terminate, layoff, suspend, or whichever ‘label’ you wish to apply to the scenario, it is not an easy process for anyone to have to go through. If the person, or persons performing ‘the deed’ have compassion, it is of course not a pleasant ordeal, and can be an uncomfortable experience, depending on the reaction [...]
‘News Flash’ – USA:IRS To Audit 6,000 Companies Beginning 2010
‘Misclassification Of Independent Contractors, Payroll Taxes, Fringe Benefits, Executive Compensation’
The Internal Revenue Service (”IRS”) has determined to perform its most expansive and widespread audit initiative in recent history. Beginning in early 2010, the IRS will audit the federal tax returns of 6,000 companies to assess compliance with tax and labor regulations.
This new audit initiative will [...]
‘News Flash’ – EI Rolls Jump in September
OTTAWA — The number of people collecting employment insurance benefits jumped more than seven per cent in September, after declining in the previous two months, as the economy struggled to recover from the first recession since the early 1990s.
Regular EI recipients grew by 54,300 to 818,020 during the month, with biggest increases coming in Ontario, [...]
No Such Thing as ‘JS’
Over the past several years, this expression has been very popular, and uttered frequently amongst professionals at all levels. That is to say, there never has been any such thing as ‘job security.’
Given our current market conditions, I am confident that a number of my readers are concerned about their futures, and what will become [...]
What is Your ‘EVP’?
Much has been written recently regarding the high potential of employees currently gainfully employed ‘jumping ship’ when the economy turns around. A number of economists are suggesting that this turn around could take place over the next 6-9 month period. Depending on the circumstances within the firm, some employees may be inclined to ‘jump ship’ before we [...]
Accountability and Support
Growing up, your parents held you accountable for your actions. When you went to school, a teacher held you accountable. Today, in the corporate world, your boss keeps you accountable, or is that truly the case?
Generally, employees at all levels within a corporation are so busy doing double and triple duty, there simply are not [...]
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