Higher education costs are rising fast. But you could be able to turn part of the expenses you pay for yourself, your spouse or dependents into tax savings. You can do this by claiming the American Opportunity tax credit or Lifetime Learning credit for tuition and related expenses. The maximum American Opportunity tax credit you […]
Debate often arises when talking about whether or not it’s advisable to run a nonprofit organization like a business. Some believe traditional for-profit business strategies are helpful in pushing nonprofits to deliver value. But others believe there’s little common ground between profit-driven and mission-driven organizations. In fact, both arguments are correct. Nonprofits should operate as […]
A blog on the Department of Treasury website announced a one-year delay on the mandate for businesses that employ the equivalent of 50 or more full-time workers to provide “affordable health care” for those workers. I found it interesting something as momentous as this was announced by a blog and not a presidential press conference. […]
In my last column, I elaborated on a number of potential negative outcomes associated with bringing personal baggage to work. I described the fall even long-term top performers experience when they’re unable to effectively manage their personal issues. I also explored the domino effect these uncontrolled issues can inflict on fellow team members, customers and […]
Want to network with local human resource professionals? Like to learn more about how an HR group can help you and your business? Interested in increasing employee satisfaction and performance through a more inclusive workplace? The Western Colorado Human Resource Association and Society for Human Resource Management has scheduled a free event in Grand Junction […]
Sometimes we have good ideas that never seem to get off the ground due to a lack of financial resources. Let’s suppose, for example, you’ve been running a successful business for a number of years with sufficient cash flow to pay the bills, but you haven’t really saved a lot for a down payment to […]
Have you heard about the events in which people race up a mountain, crawl through mud and jump over fire? It’s called obstacle racing, and its gaining popularity at a rapid pace. Last year, more than a million people in the United States participated in an obstacle racing event. This new sport is not for […]
May-Investments developed its own Leading Economic Indicator (LEI) to better understand an economy that for most of 2013 has been sending mixed signals. The latest LEI readings continue to forecast economic growth during the months ahead. After weakening earlier in the year, the LEI increased in May for a second consecutive month of gains. May-Investments […]
When summer comes around, many businesses find children knocking at their doors looking for work. In years past, child labor laws were pretty loose and businesses could hire a minor to do almost anything. As child labor laws have become more stringent, however, many employers have minors doing work well outside the allowed parameters. First […]
Who you are at work directly affects team members, customers and your bottom line in profound ways. Each of us travels between two worlds — personal and professional. When there’s balance, contentment, purpose, success and happiness in life outside of business, the person people take to work is very different than if this isn’t their […]