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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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economy up to $187 billion every year between lost productivity and health care and medical costs. Instigate laughter around the office by hanging a joke-of-the-day calendar in a common area or having a contest to name office equipment in humorous ways. “I Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S.

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Small business tax credits and deductions you should know about

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And now is the time to think about them, since the tax-filing deadlines for calendar-year corporate returns are fast approaching—March 15 for S corps and April 18 for C corps. IRC § 45R nonrefundable credit for employee health insurance Small employers contributing to employees’ group health insurance may take a nonrefundable tax credit.

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Business finance: The ultimate guide for non-finance people

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The catch is that a business’s fiscal year does not have to line up with the traditional calendar year. However, to avoid confusion, most companies ensure that their fiscal year aligns with the current calendar year. It also depends on the health of the economy, as banks are less willing to give out business loans during recessions.

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The Practically Perfect Business Traveller’s Guide to Cannes

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Pretty much the only event on the calendar that rivals the Cannes Lions is the Cannes Film Festival. Health and Fitness. For hardcore powerlifters, the aptly named Soft Gym is located right in Cannes city centre, and has an enormous range of equipment – visitors can purchase a day pass if they’re passing through.

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How to Plan Ahead for Christmas

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Now is the time to check any household equipment that will get used and over-used during the holidays. Check the condition or number of your decorations: replace or add as needed. Check electrical decorations: lights, ornaments, etc. Make sure they are working and repair or replace, if desired.

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

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Does the business provide all necessary tools or equipment or does the worker provide their own tools? Employers must send Copy A of Form W-2 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to report the wages paid and taxes collected for their employees during the previous calendar year. Medical and health care payments.

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Ryan Anderson VP of Global Research & Insights MillerKnoll | The Return to Office & Reengineering Cities

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But as it pertains to kind of the health and vibrancy of cities, the move towards more walkable cities, 15 minutes cities, et cetera, started well before the pandemic. And there is a good business incentive, by the way, organizations should want their teams to feel empowered and equipped to say is there a better way to do this?

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