This one trips up a lot of small businesses. If you misclassify someone, you risk back taxes, penalties, and legal headaches. Here’s how to know. A great place to start is asking yourself these three questions: Contractors are more independent. They usually: Still unsure? Download our free guide: Contractor vs. Employee: Guidelines for Classification. When …
First off, you’re not alone—lots of business owners, and even some HR teams, wing it when it comes to onboarding. When life and work get busy, it’s easy to let details fall through the cracks. But that first week matters more than you think. A clear, repeatable onboarding process helps new hires feel confident, engaged, …
“I’ve had a job posted for weeks and can’t seem to attract quality candidates, let alone many applicants in the first place. What do I do!?” If you’ve had these thoughts, first, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Second, stay calm, the solution is simple. The truth is, in today’s job market, …
A few years back I started attending the Sedona Yoga Festival each May to learn more about yogic philosophy, yoga trends here and abroad, and new ways of sequencing, cueing, and adjusting student bodies. I attended to improve my teaching techniques and enhance my students’ yoga experience in the studio, which you can absolutely learn …
By Hannah Peddle: Full honesty here: I was asked to write a blog about rest and its importance for holistic wellbeing, increased focus, and productivity when you’re back in the swing of things. But I’m going to flip this a bit. What I’m going to share is a tad more personal than a fun outdoor …
By Martin Leon Cortes Silva: Reflecting on two major commitments I undertook over the past few years — working at CQC and completing my full-time MBA at ASU — I knew compressing my schedule would be a challenge. At times, I felt stretched to full capacity. While navigating the intense academic waves and learning both …
By Shweta Nawkar: I recently had the privilege of traveling to Arizona for an unforgettable team bonding session with Tara and my awesome colleagues, Hannah and Martin. True to her thoughtful leadership style, Tara went above and beyond, surprising us with a relaxing treat at Massage Envy and a fantastic photoshoot session that captured both …
