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Organizations of all sizes want to grow. In working with small businesses and employers, we found that taking the next step in growth includes handing responsibilities to high-performing employees. But what is the best way for small businesses to train a manager? After all, even small business owners need vacation

According to Christina Sondermann Capizzi, an age discrimination claim by a retail employee received momentum in the 2ndU.S. Court of Appeals. Initially heard by a district court, the ruling in the case was overturned in favor of the plaintiff, who claimed age-based discrimination. Discriminatory acts mentioned in the case included

It’s more than just a phenomenon with a hashtag. In the #metoo era, business leaders have been presented with an opportunity to do better. When sexual harassment becomes part of a corporate culture, there is more at stake than just reputation. Sadly, when it permeates the climate of a business,

Losing a loved one suddenly is the single most traumatic event in a person’s life. It can be especially difficult when you’re pressured to assume the role of ‘business owner’ with no succession plan in place. But the truth is most family-run businesses do not have a succession plan. A

A la hora de iniciar cualquier negocio, los clientes han de estructurar la operación de forma adecuada con el fin de minimizar riesgos y adaptarse a las legislaciones locales y extranjeras en materia fiscal. Cuando multinacionales o inversores extranjeros desean llevar a cabo negocios en Estados Unidos, pueden surgir cuestiones

Tradicionalmente, los abogados han venido ejerciendo su profesión de forma independiente. Esta independencia venía impuesta por las normas deontológicas de la profesión, de tal forma que las firmas de abogados estaban compuestas exclusivamente por abogados sin contar con la participación de otros profesionales como financieros o auditores. No obstante, esta

With any business transaction, clients should structure the deal correctly, minimize risks, and prepare for local or foreign tax implications. When international companies, or wealthy foreign individuals, wish to invest in or conduct business in the United States, additional complex issues arise. Because these clients may be dealing with U.S.

Online review sites like Glassdoor, Indeed, and Blind are nothing new. Through a desktop platform or a mobile app, these employer review sites allow employees to vent their frustrations, share experiences and provide insights anonymously about their likes and dislikes on the job. Recently, the Japanese organization Recruit Holdings, which