CAS October 23, 2026
7% of Older Americans Say Working is Still Financially Necessary
Respondents cite the high cost of living, concerns that Social Security will change, rising Medicare or healthcare costs.
April 11, 2018
Tooth Fairy Inflation: Kids Now Receive Average of $3.25 Per Tooth
The tradition of the Tooth Fairy has been around since the early 1900s. Whereas some households might place an item like a toothbrush underneath a child's pillow after losing a tooth, the most popular ritual is leaving a monetary gift.
April 10, 2018
How Emotions are Perceived in the Workplace
Everyone knows keeping emotions in check isn't always easy. But is it ever OK to express feelings of sadness or frustration on the job? According to a new survey from staffing firm Accountemps, more than four in 10 workers (45 percent) have admitted ...
April 10, 2018
The Top Programming Jobs of 2018
Skilled programmers are some of the most well-paid technology professionals in today’s market. Specialized skills such as mobile applications development or enterprise resource planning (ERP) experience can boost a programming salary even more.
April 10, 2018
Is Job Hopping Bad or Good for Your Career?
Not too many years ago, job hopping wasn't even a term for accounting and finance professionals. Loyalty to one employer was the standard. Now that type of career path is becoming as rare as lifelong pensions, and changing jobs is being seen in a whole...
April 9, 2018
How the $15 Minimum Wage is Affecting Small Businesses
Minimum wage is on the rise in the United States. While the federal government mandates a national minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, local and state governments have taken matters into their own hands; the city of Seattle was one of the first jurisdictions to set their minimum wage at $15 per hour. [From LendEDU]...…
April 5, 2018
Small Business Owners Unsure of Tax Reform Benefits
Small business owners say they are optimistic about current and future business conditions but also are worried about the impact of the Tax Cuts and Job Act that was signed into law in late 2017. Capital One's latest Small Business Growth Index found ...
April 3, 2018
Viking Announces Ocean-River Combination Cruises
Viking recently announced its 2019 Ocean & River Voyages, which provide guests the unique opportunity to explore Europe’s legendary rivers on an award-winning Viking Longship® before setting sail to Scandinavia on one of Viking’s award-winning ocean ...
April 3, 2018
It’s Time for a Paycheck Checkup
The IRS says the new tax law changes make it especially important for specific groups of taxpayers to visit the Withholding Calculator on IRS.gov. This includes people in households with two or more jobs, who have children or dependents, who itemize ...
March 29, 2018
The Care and Feeding of Employees – 2018
So how does a small business owner, plant or department manager, or even a supervisor create that employee goodwill and a caring workplace culture? Trite as it may seem, an occasional “Good morning,” or “Thank you for staying late yesterday” or ...
March 22, 2018
An A+ Resume Doesn’t Always Equal an A+ Hire
Employers impressed by a job candidate's resume often discover the person isn't such a good match for the position after all, research shows. More than six in 10 senior managers (64 percent) in a survey from global staffing firm Robert Half said it's ...
March 21, 2018
March 2018 Payroll Channel
Top Payroll Blogs & Social Media 5 Proven Strategies to Retain Top Talent. Corpnet blog.http://bit.ly/2FLWSou The 6 Best and Worst Cities for Small Bi Hiring. Sonya Mann, Inc.http://on.inc.com/2Dl4Z5V Impact of Oregon’s Equal Pay Act. Jennifer Kiesewetter, ADP Boost blog.http://bit.ly/2tFeHAS Payroll Filing Deadlines for 2018. James Paille, Thomson Reuters blog.http://tmsnrt.rs/2Im32Kj 3 Steps to Reduce Employee Tardiness....…
March 19, 2018
An Aging Workforce – Is 60 the New 40?
Despite spending on average almost $4,000 to fill an open position, employers are finding that those tech-savvy millennials, Gen X, Y and Z new hires, often jump ship in a matter of months, if not sooner. Studies have confirmed that millennials change ...