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Overcoming seasonal impacts on employee motivation

Insperity

That’s why it’s vital to find creative ways to anticipate and proactively address those motivational pain points. As a word of caution: you always want to stay well within the lines of socially and legally permissible behavior. And it doesn’t need to break the bank.

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Comp Time Vs. Overtime: Which Should You Offer Employees?

Insperity

Though the bill is said to have little chance of passing in the Senate, it has raised questions about the legalities and merits of offering comp, or compensatory time, in lieu of overtime pay. If an employee has saved up a lot of comp time and then quits, do you need to pay for those banked hours? Get creative.

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6 Steps for Creating an LLC for Your Business

Success

He didn’t bat an eye when I told him my rate to copy edit his legal blog. I wanted to be able to attract more clients like him: professional, willing to value creative services and easy to work with. So I formed my limited liability company (LLC), Springer Creative Associates, while we discussed the previous week’s reading.

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3 lies women are taught to believe about money 

Work Life

Lie 1: Money is men’s business Women have full financial equality as a matter of legal rights in much of the Western world today, but we do not have full financial equality socially or economically. In nonprofit legal jobs, it’s almost a badge of honor to make as little money as possible. I was a leftist legal academic.

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There’s a happiness gap at work. Here’s what we learned from leaders in Finland and Denmark, the happiest countries in the world

Work Life

From the court system to banks, tech companies, and media, less than one-third of the U.S. An appropriate level of transparency varies widely by culture, role, and the framework of legal and policy structures. Among working Americans, trust is lower than it had been even last year.

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The 10 Best Freelance Gigs—And What You Need to Get Started in Each

Success

Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements and recording transactions, according to Leo Smigel, a personal finance professional and the founder of Analyzing Alpha in Pennsylvania. Education, certifications or experience: Basic math skills are a must.

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Making Taxes Less Taxing

Success

Thankfully, New York City–based enrolled agent and certified financial planner Susan Lee, who has helped freelancers and creatives with their taxes for decades, has a suggestion. It’s so much easier than dumping receipts and bank and credit card statements in a box and manually going through each piece of paper every quarter.