Being an entrepreneur can be one of the most rewarding and liberating things you can do as a career. Equally valid, being an entrepreneur can be one of the most frustrating and emotional roles you can choose to make a living. Schools are great at teaching you how to succeed when starting a new business, but do these schools properly … Read More
How Do You Ensure the Most Used Part of your Employee Benefit Plan Will Never Increase Again?
Employee Benefit Plans for small businesses are notorious for double-digit inflation. The threat of the unsustainable benefit plan is a fact that many small business owners face every year at renewal. Here’s a way to stop having that awkward renewal conversation with your benefits provider; make the most used portion of your benefit plan a fixed and predictable cost. This … Read More
Has Work-Life Balance Actually Increased or Decreased During the Pandemic?
Prior to Covid, things were changing in the corporate world. Many employers are starting to recognize the importance of encouraging a work-life balance among their employees. And, in today’s competitive job market, family-friendly work environments are becoming all the rage – for a good reason. But almost overnight, things almost flipped on its head Since the start of the pandemic, … Read More
8 Completely Brilliant Retention Strategies for Executive Compensation
If you went to the office one morning and someone gave notice, whose departure would make you feel irreparably harmed? Think about the key people you need to take your company to the next level of growth or become the next leader of the business. Also, consider who you consult with when making a critical or strategic decision. These are … Read More
What is Cost Plus And How Can I Use it to Keep My Best Employees Happy?
There’s a Place for Cost Plus Have you heard about Cost Plus? A lot has been said about the use of Cost Plus on your benefit plan and that CRA has been targeting these types of perks on benefit plans. The truth is Cost Plus can be used strategically as a tax-free employee perk and can positively contribute to … Read More