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When does work time begin and end when traveling, excluding travel time to and from local office?

September 17, 2015 ・2 mins read

12 Work-Life Balance Tips

Are your employees stressed or burned out? Put these work-life balance tips to the test to increase engagement, productivity, and well-being. It’s a win-win for all.

March 29, 2013 ・7 mins read

How to Build a Successful Team

Building a successful team is about more than finding a group of people with the right mix of professional skills. Insights from 500 leaders for Corner Office can help you lay the groundwork for a highly productive team that can communicate, cooperate and innovate in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

Millennials Are Everywhere, Yet Nobody Seems to Understand Them. Here is Some Help from a Millennial Herself!

Despite the never-ending list of articles and advice out there on the topic, the truth remains clear: business leaders need help learning the skills to hire and manage millennials effectively. That’s why PivotDesk and TriNet are teaming up for a live webinar to give you a glimpse into the millennial workforce.

March 4 is Employee Appreciation Day! Here’s How to Step Up Your Employee Recognition Game

National Employee Appreciation day is on March 4 and it is the perfect time to review your current employee recognition program. The idea of recognizing employees for their length of service or the quality of their work is well known. When most of us think about employee recognition, we probably have a vision of an employee being given a gold watch for their 20-year anniversary or a trophy for “outstanding customer service.” However noble these tokens may be, they may not really be contributing to your business in a valuable way that both achieves business goals and is rewarding for your employees. If you are wondering how effective your employee recognition program is, start by asking yourself the following questions:

How to Revolutionize Your Company Culture through Your Work Space

Many business leaders have noticed the power of office space to set the tone for a company’s culture. As millennials become an increasingly large part of the work force, businesses need to evaluate their workspace to meet the needs of different age groups.

How to Get Engaged This Valentine’s Day (With Your Workforce, That Is)

Thanks to one upcoming holiday, this time of year is often dominated by talk of love. While this talk usually centers on romantic relationships, there is a professional relationship that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves—that between an employer and their employees. In the business world, having employees who love your company and love what they do can mean all the difference for a healthy, long-term relationship that results in business success. These tips for employee engagement may help bring that spark back to the workplace.

Recognize and Celebrate Your Team This Employee Appreciation Day

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many unprecedented challenges upon us. As a company leader, you worry about the wellbeing of your workforce among other priorities. Your people are your biggest asset, and you want to recognize their contributions. With your team most likely working remotely and still not fully back in the office, you can no longer plan a company lunch or different celebration.

Survey Reveals How Employees Feel About Company-Sponsored Holiday Parties

With the holiday season approaching, a survey released by TriNet reveals how employees at SMBs feel about their company-sponsored holiday party. The overall sentiment was positive with people saying they attend, look forward to and enjoy the company holiday party. However, many prefer a cash bonus or office closure during the holidays.

5 Radical Ideas to Create an Awesome Place to Work

No matter what the industry, talent is every company’s most valuable asset - and everyone’s competing for it. In the escalating war for talent, creating an awesome workplace isn’t a luxury… it’s an absolute necessity.

Can An Employer Tell an Employee When To Take Their Break?

September 10, 2015 ・3 mins read

Do I need to provide employees space to store their personal items?

Generally, employers don't need to provide storage for an employee's personal items, except in situations where the employee is required to change clothing.

August 26, 2015 ・2 mins read

The High Cost of Low Morale—And What To Do About It

There are many costs associated with low employee morale. Learn what you can do to foster a happy, productive workplace.

February 26, 2015 ・7 mins read

5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Make Every Day a Great Day

5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Make Every Day a Great Day

Mornings are often full of hope as many entrepreneurs start their work day feeling motivated. However, it’s easy to find ourselves mired in other issues and leaving work at the end of the day feeling deflated and exhausted. While leading a small business can be very rewarding, entrepreneurs should consider ways to be more productive and remain mindful of how they schedule their days to avoid burnout and keep their small business dreams from turning into nightmares. Here are five tips for making every workday effective and productive.

Do you have what it takes to win the talent war?

Consistently winning the talent war is a key strategy for fast-growing tech companies, but this is challenging considering 45% of HR managers reported that they’re coming up empty with their current recruiting strategies. Why? They cannot attract qualified employees — and 58% report that they have jobs that stay open for 12 weeks or longer.

10 Tips for Creating an Employee Recognition Program

This year National Employee Appreciation Day falls on March 6th and it is a great way to celebrate your most valuable asset, your employees, now and throughout the year. Here are some tips on creating an employee recognition program.

Beyond Checking a Box: How to Create a Real Employee Engagement Program

There is a direct link between employee engagement and organizational performance. Highly engaged employees are vital to creating a quality customer experience and, thus, contribute directly to your company’s success.

Building a Strong Company Through Effective Internal Communications

I am a big believer that a key to growing a large organization is providing effective communications and as much transparency as possible. Whether you are a startup with a small staff or an established company with thousands of employees across multiple cities, regular internal communication is critical to building a great company.

5 Workplace Trends That Will Shape Company Culture in 2017

One of the biggest challenges businesses face today is employee engagement and retention. Workers are bouncing between jobs at a rate twice as high as they were a decade ago and company culture is often the reason given for leaving, or taking, a job. Here is a list of top five trends that will shape company culture in 2017.

Three Tips for Effective One-on-One Meetings

As the year is winding down and the world is anxious to put 2020 in the rearview mirror and look forward to the future, one thing is certain that this year has brought many challenges upon us. During these difficult times it is more important for managers and employers to lean in and support their teams. And it starts with effective communications.

A Field Guide for Hiring and Retaining Millennials, Gen Z, and More

For the first time ever, employers have to navigate the needs of five generations of people working together. There’s: the Silent Generation, currently in their 70s and 80s, born amid the Great Depression; the skeptical and debt-conscious Generation Z, currently younger than age 24, born at the end of the Dot Com Boom; the success-obsessed Baby Boomers and nearly polar opposite, social media- and cause-driven Millennials; and the highly-independent and ever-mediating middle child, Generation X.

When does work time begin and end when traveling, excluding travel time to and from local office?

September 17, 2015 ・2 mins read

Can An Employer Tell an Employee When To Take Their Break?

September 10, 2015 ・3 mins read

Do I need to provide employees space to store their personal items?

Generally, employers don't need to provide storage for an employee's personal items, except in situations where the employee is required to change clothing.

August 26, 2015 ・2 mins read

The High Cost of Low Morale—And What To Do About It

There are many costs associated with low employee morale. Learn what you can do to foster a happy, productive workplace.

February 26, 2015 ・7 mins read

12 Work-Life Balance Tips

Are your employees stressed or burned out? Put these work-life balance tips to the test to increase engagement, productivity, and well-being. It’s a win-win for all.

March 29, 2013 ・7 mins read

How to Build a Successful Team

Building a successful team is about more than finding a group of people with the right mix of professional skills. Insights from 500 leaders for Corner Office can help you lay the groundwork for a highly productive team that can communicate, cooperate and innovate in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Make Every Day a Great Day

5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Make Every Day a Great Day

Mornings are often full of hope as many entrepreneurs start their work day feeling motivated. However, it’s easy to find ourselves mired in other issues and leaving work at the end of the day feeling deflated and exhausted. While leading a small business can be very rewarding, entrepreneurs should consider ways to be more productive and remain mindful of how they schedule their days to avoid burnout and keep their small business dreams from turning into nightmares. Here are five tips for making every workday effective and productive.

Millennials Are Everywhere, Yet Nobody Seems to Understand Them. Here is Some Help from a Millennial Herself!

Despite the never-ending list of articles and advice out there on the topic, the truth remains clear: business leaders need help learning the skills to hire and manage millennials effectively. That’s why PivotDesk and TriNet are teaming up for a live webinar to give you a glimpse into the millennial workforce.

Do you have what it takes to win the talent war?

Consistently winning the talent war is a key strategy for fast-growing tech companies, but this is challenging considering 45% of HR managers reported that they’re coming up empty with their current recruiting strategies. Why? They cannot attract qualified employees — and 58% report that they have jobs that stay open for 12 weeks or longer.

March 4 is Employee Appreciation Day! Here’s How to Step Up Your Employee Recognition Game

National Employee Appreciation day is on March 4 and it is the perfect time to review your current employee recognition program. The idea of recognizing employees for their length of service or the quality of their work is well known. When most of us think about employee recognition, we probably have a vision of an employee being given a gold watch for their 20-year anniversary or a trophy for “outstanding customer service.” However noble these tokens may be, they may not really be contributing to your business in a valuable way that both achieves business goals and is rewarding for your employees. If you are wondering how effective your employee recognition program is, start by asking yourself the following questions:

10 Tips for Creating an Employee Recognition Program

This year National Employee Appreciation Day falls on March 6th and it is a great way to celebrate your most valuable asset, your employees, now and throughout the year. Here are some tips on creating an employee recognition program.

How to Revolutionize Your Company Culture through Your Work Space

Many business leaders have noticed the power of office space to set the tone for a company’s culture. As millennials become an increasingly large part of the work force, businesses need to evaluate their workspace to meet the needs of different age groups.

Beyond Checking a Box: How to Create a Real Employee Engagement Program

There is a direct link between employee engagement and organizational performance. Highly engaged employees are vital to creating a quality customer experience and, thus, contribute directly to your company’s success.

How to Get Engaged This Valentine’s Day (With Your Workforce, That Is)

Thanks to one upcoming holiday, this time of year is often dominated by talk of love. While this talk usually centers on romantic relationships, there is a professional relationship that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves—that between an employer and their employees. In the business world, having employees who love your company and love what they do can mean all the difference for a healthy, long-term relationship that results in business success. These tips for employee engagement may help bring that spark back to the workplace.

Building a Strong Company Through Effective Internal Communications

I am a big believer that a key to growing a large organization is providing effective communications and as much transparency as possible. Whether you are a startup with a small staff or an established company with thousands of employees across multiple cities, regular internal communication is critical to building a great company.

Recognize and Celebrate Your Team This Employee Appreciation Day

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many unprecedented challenges upon us. As a company leader, you worry about the wellbeing of your workforce among other priorities. Your people are your biggest asset, and you want to recognize their contributions. With your team most likely working remotely and still not fully back in the office, you can no longer plan a company lunch or different celebration.

5 Workplace Trends That Will Shape Company Culture in 2017

One of the biggest challenges businesses face today is employee engagement and retention. Workers are bouncing between jobs at a rate twice as high as they were a decade ago and company culture is often the reason given for leaving, or taking, a job. Here is a list of top five trends that will shape company culture in 2017.

Survey Reveals How Employees Feel About Company-Sponsored Holiday Parties

With the holiday season approaching, a survey released by TriNet reveals how employees at SMBs feel about their company-sponsored holiday party. The overall sentiment was positive with people saying they attend, look forward to and enjoy the company holiday party. However, many prefer a cash bonus or office closure during the holidays.

Three Tips for Effective One-on-One Meetings

As the year is winding down and the world is anxious to put 2020 in the rearview mirror and look forward to the future, one thing is certain that this year has brought many challenges upon us. During these difficult times it is more important for managers and employers to lean in and support their teams. And it starts with effective communications.

5 Radical Ideas to Create an Awesome Place to Work

No matter what the industry, talent is every company’s most valuable asset - and everyone’s competing for it. In the escalating war for talent, creating an awesome workplace isn’t a luxury… it’s an absolute necessity.

A Field Guide for Hiring and Retaining Millennials, Gen Z, and More

For the first time ever, employers have to navigate the needs of five generations of people working together. There’s: the Silent Generation, currently in their 70s and 80s, born amid the Great Depression; the skeptical and debt-conscious Generation Z, currently younger than age 24, born at the end of the Dot Com Boom; the success-obsessed Baby Boomers and nearly polar opposite, social media- and cause-driven Millennials; and the highly-independent and ever-mediating middle child, Generation X.

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