As we review the provisions of the new Seattle Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, we thought we’d provide some examples to show some of the issues and complexities of the ordinance. Anchorage Accounting is an accounting firm with its principal office in Anchorage Alaska. It has 6 full time employees in Alaska, 2 full time employees... View Article
Our guest blog post is from Bert Holeton, President of The Mastermind Group (www.the-mastermind-group.com). ————————– When it comes to choosing the right individual to join your organization, or the right individual to promote into a key position, or the right combination of individuals to form a team – it’s all about performance and fit. To... View Article
Selling is a tricky and difficult activity for most of us. I am currently participating in a sales training program with Seica Systems through BizEnrich and am learning a lot about the process of selling and, more importantly, the process of buying. As owners, we are a key factor in the “selling” part of the... View Article
Our guest blog comes from Ken Realmuto, Talent Acquisition Expert and Human Capital Strategist. Ken owns the firm Real Enterprises, Inc. and is a Founder/Partner Advantage Consortium. ———————– In 2001 Allen Greenspan announced that we are entering a new age. He called it the “Conceptual Age”. Currently we have a universal agreement that we are indeed... View Article
As companies are becoming more and more dependent on the knowledge, experience and creativity of the people in their businesses, they must begin to think more strategically about their “intellectual assets.” At Equinox, we regularly receive calls from individuals starting a business and wondering if the contract they signed with their employers limits their ability... View Article
Catherine Dovey is the founder of Compensation Works LLC and offers this guest blog with insights as to how and when to communicate with employees about compensation. ————————————- Several surveys show that up to 70% of employees are planning to look for new opportunities after the economy recovers. Most of us assume that we need... View Article
Scott Verrette of Resourceful HR offers us our guest blog post this month on how to create value in employment relationships. Scott will be one of our guest speakers at the Equinox Focus Event: Creating Value Through Employer-Employee Relationships on July 28. Resourceful HR helps companies grow through increased employee efficiency. You can also sign up for... View Article
Many studies show employers the value of “happy employees” to a business’ productivity and success. An obvious question arising from these studies is: “What makes for a “happy employee?” The studies address this to varying degrees; but to me, a particular employee’s happiness in his or her work depends on many factors such as age,... View Article