As we move into 2026, employers are facing increasing expectations from the government, employees, and the public to manage people issues with greater intention, consistency, and documentation. Over the past several years, our work at Executive Advantage has consistently shown that reactive HR is costly, while proactive HR protects both the business and its people.…
What’s the Point of a Boss?
Barbara Corcoran, well known entrepreneur-realtor, Shark Tank investor, and the queen of grit, made a statement recently that really stuck with me: “My ‘cardinal rule’ is that I work for you, you don’t work for me.” (Quote) in “How to Be a Great Boss; Show Daily Appreciation” video blog. Simple. Powerful. It made me pause. …
Employee or Independent Contractor? Classification Simplification
In layman’s terms, the question is often “Do I W-2 this person or 1099 them?” We have to ask, is the individual performing work on behalf of a company, an independent contractor, or an employee? It’s an age old discussion we, as many HR professionals and accounting/bookkeeping personnel have had with employers over the years. The real question to the government is, “Do I get my payroll taxes upfront, or can I trust this ‘independent contractor’ to pay his income taxes?” Again, this is perhaps oversimplified, but it is indeed the essence of the issue.
3 Keys to Unlock Effective Management in 2026
The management gurus who focus on management skills say that nearly 80% of the problems in organizations are the fault of the manager. Being effective as a manager is critical. Executive Advantage would like to share the following three issues with you today to make sure you’re working effectively as a manager in leading your employees: Three Simple Power…
Positioning Yourself for Success After Layoff
By Jonathan W.12/23/2025 You believed your spot in the company made a difference, and you worked hard to prove it. Then, out of nowhere, you’re laid off. You may have saw it coming, or not. That shock hits hard. Now, you’re asking yourself, What’s next? Is this a setback or a fresh start? As with most things,…