How to attract and retain the best employees in your company
There is a war for talented employees in the market. The recession incited many companies to let go of less talented employees as businesses adjusted to losses in demand and revenue, but they largely held on to top talent.
Marketing your property doesn’t stop with a ‘for sale’ or a ‘for lease’ sign
Say you are a landlord, and you want to lease your properties. What is the single most important thing you can do to secure a tenant? You can offer an enticing rent, or you can put together an Internet campaign or a direct mail campaign. But according to Cushman & Wakefield/CRESCO Real Estate, it’s in the way the property shows.
No longer just an emerging technology, the cloud is here to stay
This is the first article in a two-part series about cloud computing. In October, look for part two, which will explore cloud governance — how organizations manage existing and future cloud initiatives. Cloud computing is no longer considered an emerging technology. It’s here to stay. Organizations have reaped numerous benefits from using it. Alternatively, IT […]
Why the steps you take to provide great HR services are so important
You have decided to outsource the human resource function of your business to an outside firm that specializes in this service. Now that you’ve taken this step, it’s important that you let the experts do their job.
How to draft enforceable noncompetition agreements
Employers often have their employees sign “noncompetition” agreements as a condition of their employment. However, it’s often the case that such agreements are too ambitious. They may be overbroad and declared unenforceable if the employee or a subsequent employer challenges them in litigation.
How to manage risk and counter crises with a corporate response plan
The goal of any incident response is to minimize the impact of a negative event on an organization’s objectives. In order to accomplish this, an organization should have a corporate response plan (CRP) in place that is ready to go at a moment’s notice.
Why transferring your IRA into your 401(k) plan might be a smart move
The reverse rollover is a financial strategy that involves transferring your IRA assets into your company’s 401(k) plan. But if this is the first time you’ve heard of this approach, you’re not alone.
How to understand the elements that could make or break your next deal
Tax implications are an important factor to consider in the process of completing a business merger or acquisition. But problems can arise when you alter the path of a deal simply to avoid a particular change in the tax laws or take advantage of a law that will soon be phased out.
Why it makes good business sense for schools to earn their accreditation
A recent report by Bloomberg Businessweek found that the number of smaller business schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) — many of them based outside the U.S. — has skyrocketed in recent years.
How a few simple controls can make the difference in fraud prevention
By and far, the most pervasive fraud risks to companies are cybercrime and internal fraud, so it’s important for companies to take steps to better protect themselves from these risks.