When a former employee files for unemployment compensation, they almost certainly need their payments to start as quickly as possible. If the claim is legitimate, here are some do’s and don’ts paraphrased from a Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) newsletter to expedite the filing process and save you and your former employees grief […]
Jim Haudan literally wrote the book on the subject when he penned “The Art of Engagement.” I recently tweeted an excerpt from the book: “By creating relevance and telling the stories of the business in a way that makes sense to their people, leaders will begin to successfully engage their people to execute strategy.” That […]
We wait all year, it seems, for summer to arrive. Aah … it’s finally here. When most of us think of summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations and a chance to kick back. Beware, though: Changing schedules also could make it more difficult to keep your fitness routine on track. So what can […]
Not long before the COVID-19 pandemic occupied employers’ time and attention, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment began issuing interpretive notices and formal opinions — INFOs — providing guidance on employment laws and regulations. INFOs offer the most detailed guidance issued by the CDLE in recent memory. Employers who don’t review these notices are […]
Are you interested in greater efficiency and productivity? Would you like to reduce costly turnover along with errors and interruptions? Do you want your operation to become more successful so you can derive more joy from owning and running a business? If you want your experience as a business owner to be more enjoyable and […]
A fellow business owner mentioned she got a small business loan. You’re looking for financing, so you ask her what lender she went to and call to make an appointment. Getting a loan should be simple, right? Maybe not. According to Spencer Vivian, a relationship banker with Vectra Bank in Grand Junction, you might have […]
Selling a business is no small undertaking and should involve the assistance of your financial and legal team. The structure of your sale could have significant effects on your tax liability. Here are some steps to consider in selling a business, particularly a business structured as an S corporation. A fair sales price could be […]
We know good health doesn’t start in the doctor’s office. It begins where our employees live their lives and how they connect to their communities. Research shows people with more social support and less isolation live longer and healthier lives. Think about your employees outside of work. Do they attend a church? Play in an […]
The enrollment period can be a daunting time for both employers and employees. It’s a lot of work for companies and can be confusing for workers. If, for example, you have 500 employees and offer 10 benefit plans with several documents associated with each plan, you might have to sift through as many as 20,000 […]
When 56 percent of student loan borrowers say they’d take a punch in the face from heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson and 40 percent say they’d take a year off their life expectancies if it meant they were relieved of student debt, it probably means they’re under financial stress. That was before the COVID-19 pandemic further complicated finances. […]