Department of Labor Issues New Cybersecurity Guidance

DOL has issued a set of diligence steps plan administrators and fiduciaries can take to mitigate cybersecurity risks and set minimum standards for protecting personal information in retirement plans.

Operations, LegalJacquelyn GernaeyJune 21, 2021ERISA, DOL, cybersecurity guidanceComment

How Business Advisory Boards Propel Growth

Why you need the power of peer-to-peer connection in every phase and stage of business —especially when experiencing rapid growth.

Leadership, Business Growth, Strategic PlanningJacquelyn GernaeyJune 10, 2021peer advisory boards, business growthComment

Easy Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses in 2021

Looking to fine-tune your marketing strategy for 2021? Check out our easy and effective marketing strategies to add to your 2021 toolkit.

Sales & MarketingJacquelyn GernaeyMay 31, 2021marketing, influencer marketing, social mediaComment

5 Essential Tips for Family Business Success

Family businesses can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you manage them.

Operations, LeadershipJacquelyn GernaeyMay 20, 2021family business tipsComment

How to Take Your Business to the Next Level by Hiring Innovators

Innovation is what drives growth and elevates companies to new heights, and building a culture of innovation requires hiring the right people.

Human Resources, Business GrowthJacquelyn GernaeyMay 10, 2021hiring innovators, drive business growthComment

How to Create a Dynamite Onboarding Process for New Employees

Not to be confused with new employee orientation, onboarding is the process of involving and integrating new employees into their role.

Human Resources, OperationsJacquelyn GernaeyApril 29, 2021onboarding employeesComment

The Secret to Great Employee Retention? Stay Interviews

An important part of your retention toolkit, stay interviews help employers understand what motivates employees to stay and what might make them leave.

OSHA Ramps up COVID-19-Related Inspections

OSHA launches a national emphasis program to prioritize enforcement efforts during COVID-19.

Legal, Human Resources, OperationsJacquelyn GernaeyApril 15, 2021coronavirus, OSHA inspectionsComment

Recruiting During the COVID-19 Pandemic

If you’re not in a position to wait until life returns to normal before you hire new employees, read on for effective, low-cost tips to recruit the best talent.

Human ResourcesJacquelyn GernaeyMarch 31, 2021recruitment during the pandemic

5 Tips for Successfully Managing Remote Teams

These tips will help set you and your team up for remote-working success.

Human Resources, LeadershipJacquelyn GernaeyMarch 15, 2021remote work, management

Protect Your Business From COVID-19 Employee Lawsuits

With the heightened stress and uncertainty everyone is experiencing, employee-instigated lawsuits are on the rise. Here are some of the most common claims and how to avoid them.

Legal, OperationsJacquelyn GernaeyMarch 5, 2021covid, litigation, EmployeesComment

How Small Business Owners Can Ease Anxiety and Reduce Stress

The coronavirus pandemic has been difficult for small-business owners. Here are some strategies to help you find calm amidst the chaos.

Personal Development, LeadershipJacquelyn GernaeyFebruary 24, 2021stress, covidComment

5 Ways to Earn and Build Customer Loyalty for Your Business

Build and strengthen customer loyalty for your business with these tips.

OperationsJacquelyn GernaeyFebruary 15, 2021customer loyalty, customer experienceComment

Employers Can Require Workers to Get Covid-19 Vaccine, Government Says

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission stated that employees could be barred from the workplace if they refused vaccination.

Legal, Human ResourcesJacquelyn GernaeyJanuary 29, 2021coronavirus, covid, employment law

The New Power of Attorney: What Lawyers Need to Know

The amendment vastly simplifies and improves the power of attorney form, and imposes new penalties for banks and financial institutions that unreasonably reject the power.

LegalJacquelyn GernaeyJanuary 13, 2021Power of Attorney Amendment, New York State

8 Reasons to Fire an Employee Immediately

Performance issues should be documented with a verbal warning, written warning, and then a final written warning. However, there are instances when an employee should be fired on the spot.

Human ResourcesJacquelyn GernaeyJanuary 6, 2021employment, when to fire an employeeComment

The Ultimate Guide to Valuing a Troubled Company

Here’s how to determine the value of a struggling business.

Financial, Strategic PlanningJacquelyn GernaeyAugust 19, 2020business valueComment

How to Screen Job Applicants When Hiring

An Applicant Tracking System helps you better manage every stage in the hiring process, automating recruitment operations and providing a centralized location for all candidate data.

Human ResourcesJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 2, 2020hiring, applicant tracking system