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Why Your Business Needs a Policy for Remote Workers

July 1st, 2011 Working remotely is becoming more commonplace for businesses of all sizes, from the multi-international corporations to the two-man shops.  While many small businesses are embracing this trend, few have official policies in place governing how and when employees work remotely. Remote workers can significantly reduce overhead costs and lure and retain top […]

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FASB Seeing Discord as Final Goodwill Impairment Rules Readied

June 30th, 2011 The Financial Accounting Standards Board sees discord between major auditing firms and their company clients over proposed judgments to be made in testing for impairment of goodwill, an aspect of reporting that became significant for many companies after the 2008 financial crisis. FASB directed its staff June 29 to continue drafting final […]

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Temporary unemployment tax to expire today after 35 years

July 1st Virtually every private employer in the United States will get a tax cut today. It will not affect workers’ paychecks. But the expiration of a 35-year-old temporary unemployment tax – about $14 a year per worker – will mean real money for some big companies at a time when President Obama is pushing […]

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Five Ways Businesses Are Coping With Rising Health-Care Costs

With costs of medical plans escalating and new regulations looming due to health-care reform, businesses of all sizes are scrambling to manage the impact to their bottom lines, while still trying to provide attractive options. To do this, leaders need to be creative and careful to avoid damaging employee morale and motivation. Managers of some […]

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Debt Ceiling Deal Could Mean Social Security Cuts

June 28th, 2011 Lawmakers look at changing the inflation index as a way to trim the deficit As the negotiations on a debt reduction package drag on, both parties have demanded that the certain items—tax hikes, Medicare, and Social Security cuts—be taken off the table. The standoff has forced lawmakers to become increasingly creative as […]

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