
The Human Resources Roundup
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Grow your CPA practice by referring your clients to an HR consultant
As a CPA, you have a lot of expertise and experience in helping your clients with their accounting and tax needs. But what about their human resources needs? Do you have the time, knowledge and resources to handle all the HR issues that may arise in their businesses? If not, you may be missing out on an opportunity to provide more value to your clients and grow your practice. Here are some reasons why you should refer your clients to an HR consultant.

4 HR Tips For Hospitality Businesses Post-Covid-19
The hospitality industry, which includes restaurants, bars, and hotels, has always faced challenges attracting and retaining talent. Low wages, high physical demands, schedule inflexibility, and difficult customers are some of the factors that contribute to high employee turnover rates in this sector. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the hospitality industry had a 78.9% turnover rate in 2019, well above the average of 44.3% for all industries.

Concealed Carry and your Florida Business
We often get asked about an employee's right to keep their firearms in their personal vehicles, and not bring them onto the employer's premises. This is a complex and controversial issue that involves both constitutional rights and workplace safety. In this blog post, I will explain the legal framework that governs this issue, and offer some practical advice for employers and employees.

Stay Interviews Can Help You Retain Talent
Employee retention is one of the biggest challenges facing organizations today. According to a recent survey by Gallup, 51% of U.S. workers are either actively looking for a new job or watching for openings. The cost of turnover can be significant, both in terms of lost productivity, knowledge, and customer relationships, as well as the time and money spent on hiring and training new employees.

Giving negative references can cost you
When an employee decides to leave a company, they may ask for a reference letter from their former employer to help them with their job search; or their next employer may ask them if it is okay for them to contact their previous employer. Sometimes, an employer may be tempted to give a negative reference to an employee who is leaving, especially if they had a bad relationship, poor performance, or a misconduct issue. A negative reference can include criticisms, complaints, or warnings about the employee's attitude, behavior, or work quality.
As a leader in any organization, one of your most critical responsibilities is ensuring your team has the clarity, direction, and motivation to perform at their best. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by establishing clear and actionable performance metrics. But why exactly are performance metrics so important, and how can you leverage them to create a high-performing team?