What do I do when I find out a key employee is looking for another job?
Elinor Robin answered October 16, 2007
A lot depends on your situation and industry. Is "client stealing" an issue? If it is, you need to immediately find measures to protect yourself and your data. In our current...moreCan you get benefits for maternity leave even if you are part-time?
Elinor Robin answered September 13, 2007
A major company would certainly have an employee policy manual that explains eligibility for medical benefits. Most companies have specific rules about employees having to work over 25 hours per...moreCan you get benefits for maternity leave even if you are part-time?
Penny Morey answered September 13, 2007
A major company would certainly have an employee policy manual that explains eligibility for medical benefits. Most companies have specific rules about employees having to work over 25 hours per...moreShould I still pay an employee for holidays after he's used all his paid time off?
Penny Morey answered September 13, 2007
The vast majority of companies have a policy for paid time off that is for vacation, sick, and/ or personal use plus a policy regarding pay for declared "company holidays"---ranging from 6 to 9 or...moreIf I hire people that aren't U.S. citizens, can they get a green card if they pay their taxes?
Penny Morey answered September 13, 2007
There is a great deal more involved in getting a green card than paying taxes! If hiring immigrants makes the best sense for your business, follow some good advice from SCORE: --Understand...moreHow do I get health insurance that covers multiple states?
Penny Morey answered September 11, 2007
There are really only a few carriers that write health care coverage in all of the states. The best thing to do is deal with a knowledgeable employee benefits broker who will gather the...moreWhat are my wife's health care options if I end up growing my lawn care business in to a full time job?
Penny Morey answered September 11, 2007
There are many health care options for small businesses and for individuals as well. Most kinds of health insurance that larger companies purchase for their employees can be obtained for...moreAre there self-administered career tests I can give to potential hires before interviewing them?
Penny Morey answered September 11, 2007
Yes. There are hundreds of online tests that are inexpensive and easy to administer. Kenexa ProveIt offers over 800 online tests ranging from different levels of accounting to technical...moreDo businesses normally reimburse employees if they decline their health insurance premium?
Penny Morey answered September 11, 2007
It is not usual and customary, but some companies do it. Most companies simply charge the employees enough of a portion of the premium to discourage anyone who does not need the coverage from...moreWhat are some ways to avoid incompetence when hiring a new manager?
Penny Morey answered September 11, 2007
First of all, be certain that you have accurate job specifications. Outdated or otherwise inaccurate job specifications can result in honest misunderstandings regarding what the job entails and...moreHow do I determine what type of personnel I need to hire for my small business?
Rosalind Resnick answered September 7, 2007
It really depends on what kind of business you want to start. If you're running a home-based service business where you're making the sales and doing the work, you may not need any staff at all...moreHow do you build a sales team paid on commission with very little money to spend?
Ray Silverstein answered August 22, 2007
The standard approach is to hire manufacturers' reps who service your audience. But, be warned: Even if you hire manufacturers' reps, you must find some way to motivate them to sell your product...moreHow do I deal with clients who are concerned with my age and not experience?
Kim T. Gordon answered August 16, 2007
There's no way around it, people will always initially judge you by their first impression of you. So, make that first impression as polished and professional as possible. This will give you the...moreWhat's the best resource to find a bookkeeper?
