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

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Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S. 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

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The 8 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 60s

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Although retirement may have a date on the human resources calendar, it can—and perhaps should—involve years of transition. If clients relocate to an area with a higher cost of living to be closer to children or friends, they could draw upon their retirement funds faster than expected.

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6 Pro Tips To Maximize Your Healthcare Benefits Before The End Of The Year

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Usually, these appointments can be scheduled sooner and are more cost-effective than in-person doctor’s visits. Just be aware of that December 31 deadline if you know that you need to get any type of medical treatment, or especially a dental procedure. . Did I use my medical health plan effectively? Free counseling.

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9 Pro Tips for Avoiding Loneliness When You Work From Home

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But after my husband, a medical resident, began working 70-hour weeks (including many overnight shifts), I began growing lonely. I try to schedule lunch or coffee with a friend once a week in order to have a little socialization on my calendar. By 2 p.m., A self-professed introvert, I don’t mind spending time alone.

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

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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. This can result in a lot of cost savings. Form W-2 filing requirements. Prizes and awards. Other income payments.

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7 Tips for Working with Your ADD Boss

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

If your boss is more visual, print out a calendar so they can see their day when you ask them a question. So give an inexpensive, normal cost, and expensive option. If and only if you are very close with your boss and pretty much do everything for them AND you know they take medications for their ADD or etc. 7) Last resort.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Pay attention or it could cost your company money. It was going to cost our company $5,000 plus in cancellation fees. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service? Minute taking made easier. Dealing in real time.