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Kim & Todd Saxton: When does a side hustle become your main gig?
Millennials are more likely to have a side hustle than older workers, and people earning higher incomes are more likely to have a side hustle.
401(k)s hit records as workers sock away more, stocks jump
Surging markets around the world were a big reason for the growth: The S&P 500 index had one of its best years in decades with a 31.5% return. But workers’ better savings habits also played a big role.
Ryan Outlaw: Inspire commitment with a manager your employees trust
High turnover can stifle the culture, making it more likely that remaining employees will shy away from creative and risk-taking ideas and solutions. Instead, those employees may opt to play it safe, so as not to join the ranks of those no longer employed there.
Indiana push for pregnant worker protections gets sidelined
The proposal faced opposition from some business groups, including the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Manufacturers Association.
U.S. worker compensation growth slowed a bit in 2019
Americans’ pay and benefits rose at a solid pace last year, but at a slightly slower rate than in 2018, the Labor Department said Friday.
Bill that seeks more protections for pregnant workers advances
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee voted 7-2 Monday to endorse the bill, even though some business groups argued it wasn’t necessary and could lead to greater burdens on small businesses.
Sam Julka: Consolidating office space can have an element of fun
Incorporating things like having a masseuse on call, bringing puppies into the workplace, or setting up a desk purge with a garage-sale-style twist aren’t just trendy or ways to appease stressed-out employees, they are essential to setting the tone for the entire process.
Senate bill calls for reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers
Breastfeeding accommodations, bathroom and water breaks and lifting limitations are examples of accommodations employers would be required to make under Senate Bill 342.
Santiago Jaramillo: Don’t wait until the exit interview for feedback
Finding out why people leave is important. Finding out before they leave why they might be disengaged does a lot more for your workforce and your business.
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow: How to manage when it’s ‘all in the family’
Successful transitions of family businesses from one generation to the next can be tough. Here are four things to help you prepare.
Liz Malatestinic: No matter how you give it, employee feedback is imperative
Many of the companies said to be “ditching” performance appraisals are, in reality, changing the process by using technology to provide ongoing, real-time feedback to employees.
Mandy Haskett: Kindness acknowledges that you truly see another person
For hundreds of years, African Bushmen have greeted each other with this refrain. When one of them becomes aware of another coming through the brush, he/she exclaims, “I see you!” and the one approaching triumphs, “I am here!”
Kim & Todd Saxton: The first questions to ask before joining an early-stage venture
Every company has to start somewhere. And everybody needs good employees who are willing to take a risk and “buy-in” on an adventure that could lead to success. Choosing the right adventure is the toughest part.
Samantha Julka: We have to hold our yoga class outside!
You can learn a lot about your organization by asking a few questions about what people might add to their space.
City-County Council pay lags badly in Indianapolis
Indianapolis’ part-time city-county councilors are paid significantly less than officials with the same positions in comparable cities across the nation
Kristen Cooper: Everyone on a team is in sales, no matter the title
Each team member can contribute toward brand awareness, qualified lead generation, and closing deals.
Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow: After #MeToo, where do we go from here?
A Gallup poll showed the number of men who view sexual harassment in the workplace as a major problem is declining.
Liz Malatestinic: Is it time to rethink your interview questions?
“Tell me about yourself” isn’t the only popular question interviewers should probably re-examine.
Only quarter of Indy not-for-profits have female leaders
And that’s despite the fact that 73% of all not-for-profit employees are female, according to Philadelphia software developer DonorPerfect.