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Think Twice Before Hiring or Promoting “Brilliant Jerks” Arianna Huffington criticizes valuing employees solely on brilliance, coining the term “brilliant jerks” for talented yet toxic workers  “Brilliant jerks” can hide their toxic behaviors behind exceptional performance, complicating their identification and the management of their negative impact. Their presence can damage team unity, foster a toxic…

The Role of Flexibility: Adapting to Trends in 2024 Source: Angie Miller, McKonly & Asbury I recently read the article “10 Finance and Accounting Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2024,” and one of the keywords in the article stuck out to me as a hot topic across many industries—flexibility. As 2024 continues, both the accounting…

Last Week In the Legislature Source: PA Chamber of Business and Industry Members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate returned to Harrisburg last week to kick off the first voting session of the year. Here’s a rundown of some of the action that occurred last week in the Legislature relevant to employers. Data Privacy (H.B.…

Leadership Impact: Navigating Talent Turnover and Fostering a Thriving Company Culture Talent turnover leads to significant loss of knowledge and potential, often driven by stressful management. Financially, replacing an employee can cost up to double their salary and trigger a domino effect causing multiple departures. This turnover negatively impacts employee morale and company culture, potentially…

The 2024 Yellow Book Released Source: McKonly & Asbury Changes are on the horizon for all government auditors and organizations that receive government funding, impacting the standards audit organizations are required to follow. On February 1, 2024, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released an updated version of its Yellow Book (the 2024 Yellow Book)…

Navigating the Marketing Maze Set clear marketing goals based on what you aim to achieve, such as boosting website traffic, sales, or social media presence. Capitalize on what makes your small business unique, like being family-owned or sourcing locally, to stand out without a big budget. Use online tools to track important metrics like sales/conversion…

The Significance of Boosting Mental Health Coverage in Employee Benefits In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of employee health and well-being in the workplace. While physical health has traditionally been the focus of employee health insurance, mental health has emerged as an equally vital aspect of overall well-being. In…

US Chamber: Fighting Regulatory Onslaught Source: US Chamber of Commerce Business is facing an unprecedented federal regulatory agenda. With Congress enacting relatively little legislation, the regulatory state is taking on that role. Ideologically driven regulations are cutting across American industry and imposing huge costs on business. And companies are taking notice. The U.S. Chamber recently surveyed a…

Top In-Demand Skills in 2024 Bernard Marr highlights the importance of acquiring the right skills to stand out in today’s competitive job market, focusing on adaptability to meet changing demands. The rise of AI presents both significant challenges and opportunities for businesses, requiring investments in technology and ethical considerations while offering potential for innovation and…

Why Employee Benefits Matter As most company leaders and workers can attest, employee benefits play a critical role in the long-term success for businesses of all sizes. A comprehensive and well put together compensation package, including both wages and benefits, goes a long way in meeting corporate goals for attracting and retaining necessary talent. A…