For many business leaders, the word “succession” feels dangerous. If I start planning my exit, will my team think I’m leaving? Will customers worry? Will vendors panic? Will people assume I’m done? Or perhaps the hesitation runs deeper. Who am I without this company?...
Promoting an internal employee is one of the most powerful ways to retain talent and strengthen culture. That said it requires thoughtful planning to ensure credibility, continuity, and team stability. Here are the best practices specifically for promoting an internal...
Most organizations don’t fail at strategy. They fail at execution and accountability. In most companies, the plan itself is sound. Your priorities make sense. Your intent is clear. What breaks down is what happens after your plan is rolled out to the team. Your...
Many employers are caught unaware that they are required to comply with American Disabilities Act (ADA) if they have more than 15+ employees. In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law covers ALL employers (no employee size limits) unless the accommodations...
It is the season; company holiday parties are in full swing. While the season is joyous, it can also be a time of letting your guard down. To avoid tears in your beer, here are a few best practices: Be Inclusive in Planning Avoid religious assumptions: Use “holiday...
We recently brought in a valuation expert to talk with our business owner clients so they could get a pro’s viewpoint on how to increase the value of their businesses for sale. Her insights were instructive and, importantly, came from a potential buyer’s...
We receive a fair number of inquiries in the 3rd & 4th quarters of the year from prospective clients looking to move away from their current PEO. The timing is normally prompted by benefit renewals. For those readers who aren’t familiar with the term PEO, it...
As I drive through the City with our gorgeous Fall colors (and now snow), I’ve shifted into full-out Thanksgiving mode. As business owners and leaders, we have a lot to be grateful for – things that, because we control our destinies, we can uniquely...
It’s the thing that hijacks your company’s ability to scale. It sends your valuable employees looking for greener pastures. It’s the single-largest reason your business isn’t transferrable or will sell for much less than you’d hoped...
With the government shutdown, employers who use the e-Verify system may be wondering what to do with I-9 Forms. The e-verify system is currently unavailable, as it is a government-run program under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If you’re an employer,...
