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Working Remotely? Here’s How to Do It Right

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Email is probably the easiest form of communication between team members; it’s also easily misinterpreted. Collaboration usually involves a lot of revisions and file updates. Create a file management system. If you don’t ask someone to hold you accountable for your actions, you might stray from the path you want to take.

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Create a Customer-Focused Social Media Strategy » Make or Break.

Make or Break Moments

There are many uses for participating in social media, but for me – the best benefit is the ability to connect with our customers – or our potential customers. I have put together a Customer-Focus Social Media Strategy workbook that I offer FREE to help get you started.

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What Is The Importance Of Task Automation In Productivity And Well-being?

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Social media and the internet have severely worsened our ability to hold our attention, not only to the things that matter but in general. . At least 65% of workers use some form of automation in their daily work routine, and 68% of workers say that their organization is in the process of developing such automation. .

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

BMT Office Administration

While individuals have until April 18, 2023, to file their personal income taxes, businesses have to start thinking about tax requirements a bit sooner. Forms such as IRS Form W-2 and IRS Form 1099 need to be sent out by the end of January. A 1099 is a form used to report non- employee compensation. What is a W-2?

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

The history of employee monitoring’s various forms. Well, that’s a classic form of employee monitoring right there. For instance, if you don’t want employees checking their social media during the workday, you can choose to restrict sites like Facebook and Instagram (you can also block sites containing inappropriate content).

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

Keep copies of your filed tax returns permanently. Never dispose of a current employee’s Form I-9; you must keep it for as long as the employee works for you, and for a certain amount of time after they stop working for you. Only when an employee stops working for you should you calculate how much longer you must keep their Form I-9.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

BMT Office Administration

From secretly checking social media to focusing on less critical work tasks to avoid starting a crucial project – there are many different types of procrastination. Any co-worker checking social media notifications instead of reading employee emails qualifies as online procrastination. Social media.