This is what Seattle Businesses need to know about the new Commuter Benefits Ordinance (more…)
ellen wardNovember 16, 2018
Open enrollment for insurance and other benefits does not have to be stressful for HR folks or employees. However, study after study shows it can be a losing effort. (more…)
ellen wardNovember 1, 2018
How many “work perks” do you offer your employees? Work perks are often considered the fringe benefits that can go beyond employee health insurance and other traditional benefits. They are…
ellen wardOctober 25, 2018
Don’t discount that 30-minute commute each day. Yes, it’s a good time to check Twitter and Instagram. Perhaps you spend time calculating how you are going to spend the money…
ellen wardOctober 18, 2018
There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of books written on negotiation. You can read them all, and when it comes time to do it, it’s still not easy. If you are…
ellen wardOctober 11, 2018
A recent survey of 3,000 employees at small and medium businesses revealed “unconventional benefits” can go a long way in helping them be satisfied in the jobs. Since it’s becoming…
ellen wardOctober 9, 2018
If you’re in HR or own your own business, how sure are you that your employees understand the benefits you provide them? It might not be as much as they…
ellen wardOctober 4, 2018
Where do you draw the line between work and your personal life? Do you hop on the bus or subway to head home for the day and log into your…
ellen wardOctober 2, 2018
Running a small business is never easy. Depending on the size of your company, you could be responsible for everything from sales to operations. Keeping track of everything can be…
ellen wardSeptember 28, 2018