Banning Christmas?
- 06
- December
- 2017
The music streaming service Spotify recently announced a dramatic change in their holiday policy. “From now on, every Spotifier has the opportunity to take the holidays that matter to them. They can choose to work on a day that is a public holiday in the country they work in, and swap it for another work […]
read moreWhat does staff turnover cost?
- 28
- June
- 2017
Losing a good employee may be more expensive than you realize. Consider some of these costs before you hesitate to spend money on retention or “culture” items. Some expenses are very quantifiable: Separation pay Employment ads Temporary workers Background checks Some expenses are somewhat hidden within your budget: Time spent on exit tasks. Time spent […]
read moreContracting by the hour or by the task
- 10
- May
- 2017
Hiring a contractor gives a person or an organization the ability to get work done by an expert without doing it by themselves. A homeowner can have a plumber install a hot water heater, or a small company can get a marketing video. For the homeowner, the advantage is expertise. For the business, additional advantages […]
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