Article updated: 03.23.2026 Compensation is more than merely wage for work performed. While $$$ to pay the bills is important, an equally important element of compensation is job fulfillment. A few years back, I (Doris) had a memorable conversation with one of the housekeeping staff at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics. “Anna” is always…
HR Planning for 2026
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.…
Communication Matters More Than Ever
Not simply Communication, Common Sense Communication It seems our workplaces have been operating in a constant state of disruption, technological change, social upheaval, political polarization, a pandemic, hybrid work, and an always-on media cycle. Add social media to the mix, and it’s no surprise that emotions often show up before facts. But here’s the hard truth: workplaces are not social media, and employees at every level do not…
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.
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