At FIREPOWER, we’re here to help our leaders achieve growth and innovation through their biggest asset: their people. Together, let’s achieve the hardest growth goals and go beyond the surface-level approach of employee reviews by learning how to balance people, processes, and technology to establish an empowered workforce. It’s time to unlock the true potential…
Hey there, hardworking business owner! We know you’ve been hustling and adapting like a champ over the past year. Remote work became the norm, and you made it work! But now, a moment of truth is upon us: the option to return to the office. While remote work definitely had its perks (like sweatpants and a commute…
Later today, the United States Supreme Court is set to hear opening remarks in a former postal worker’s claim of religious discrimination against the U.S. Postal Service (the “USPS”) after he was repeatedly disciplined for refusing to work on Sundays. Once again, this Supreme Court is considering overturning decades of precedent. If successful, the ruling could…
Don’t be surprised if no one is answering the phones at Brody and Associates on June 19th. The number of private employers offering Juneteenth as a paid holiday continues to grow and has jumped significantly over the last three years. Last year, nearly one-third of all private employers gave their employees a paid day off. This…
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is attacking no-poach hiring agreements, a trend that could have a lasting impact on how companies solicit/secure employees. This trend started in 2016, when they issued guidelines on how to avoid antitrust violations based on the illegal use of no-poach agreements. The guidance noted that the DOJ could pursue criminal investigations,…
By Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia March 10, 2023 On Thursday, March 9th, President Biden submitted his proposed fiscal year 2024 budget request to Congress. In it he seeks a $1.5 billion increase to the U.S. Department of Labor Budget. Most of this increase would support the President’s paid family and medical…
CBIZ Health Care Survey Shows Employers Prioritize Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Hot Job Market Survey also finds employers are prioritizing stemming the rising costs of medical plans and the inclusion of mental healthcare services Business Wire CLEVELAND — March 15, 2023 CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ), a leading national provider of insurance, financial and advisory services,…
By Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia January 20, 2023 Last week the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) proposed a rule banning companies from requiring workers to sign noncompete agreements. Currently, there are about 30 million workers (roughly 18% of the U.S. workforce) who are subject to such agreements. The FTC proposal would apply…
Many relatively new macroeconomic and socioeconomic factors have changed how companies recruit, engage, and retain top talent. Factors include: Highly competitive labor market Wage inflation The Remote Workforce The Gig Economy The Great Resignation Has your recruiting process kept current with the changing business landscape? What does your strategic sales recruiting process look like, and…
In the current crazy employee hiring and retaining climate, little things to boost morale and culture can go a long way. That’s why Employee Appreciation Day may be more important in 2023 than ever before.You know your team best. What is it that will feel like a “gift” vs. an obligation to participate because, let’s face…
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to close their doors, sending employees home to work remotely, many leaders worried about the long-tail effects on culture, employee engagement, and morale. As it turns out, some of those concerns were unfounded. Recent research has found that, if anything, the companies that offer remote work options have stronger cultures and higher levels…
At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies moved their teams out of the traditional workspace, transitioning to remote work and online collaboration. Ever since, business and HR leaders have wrestled with the tension between work-from-home perks, including greater flexibility and lower overhead, with potential downsides. Foremost among those downsides? The assumption that remote…
All professionals deal with some form of personal adversity at work. Change is constant as you grow and scale your company and today, we are considering the impact of a slowing economy. Recent data in an HBR article, shows layoffs up 39% in the second quarter of 2022, (bringing the year’s total to more than…
USI reduces rising insurance premiums for an NYC middle-market law firm and saves over $250,000 while providing tax-deferred programs for their highly compensated employees. See the overview below. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adamjbrier_usi-helps-nyc-law-firm-reduce-premiums-by-activity-6927608012081647616-6Tiu?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
If you don’t, how can you accurately evaluate the financial impact of a partnership? Most business owners have no idea what their number is, or how to find it. Do you?
By Tim Jung As CFO, you have 60 months before the private equity firm sells your company again. And the newly installed CEO doesn’t like the company’s reports. Maybe the reporting isn’t timely or lacks the right numbers. Maybe it doesn’t tell a story from the progress that has been made, how you’re going to…
Exit strategy planning is an essential part of any business owner’s long-term strategy. Whether you’re planning to sell your business, retire, or pass it on to the next generation, the key to a successful exit is maximizing the value of your business. One critical factor in determining the value of a business is human capital….
During COVID-19 we experienced inventory shortages and the ships lined up waiting to get into the ports. • Today’s new reality is having excess inventory and shortages. • E-commerce created a new reality. Instead of shipping containers to customers individual products are being picked at the warehouse and shipped to the consumers. • High returns of merchandise…
There is no “I” in team. It is a phrase often cited and not attributed to anyone. So, I am going out on a limb to say there is an “I” in team and it is the most critical aspect of a high-performing team. No, this is not a reference to Michael Jordan’s quote of…
There is significant evidence that supply chains have “normalized.” Delivery times are fast and overall demand is low. Many companies are now looking at “longer-term” supply chain planning and changes. Some of these changes include multi-sourcing and digitizing supply chain operations. Geopolitical events and resulting tariffs/sanctions could quickly change the supply chain landscape, however, so…
Whether you are advising a company preparing for a future sale, or working with a new acquisition, it is helpful to understand the value that independent board directors can bring – for M&A, growth, strategy, and more. See more at: Optimize the Value of Your Company’s First Independent Directors | Private Company Director Steven…
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