Employers often get a bad rap for their unfair treatment of employees. People might believe that an employer underpays an employee, that they make them work during too many holidays, or that they unfairly terminate their employment for unfair reasons. All of these things are PR nightmares for any business that is the least bit in the spotlight. And with the popularity of a global Internet audience, very few businesses aren’t in some kind of online spotlight. It’s incredibly important to maintain good employee relationship management practices so that the business’s brand doesn’t suffer.

The question is an easy one. How do businesses create better relationships with employees? The answer is a little bit tougher. Many giant corporations have been asking this question for years and years, only to find that in the end, employees still view them unfavorably on most issues. When a business grows so large, it can …

When it comes to decorating our homes for the holidays, a lot of us dread having to dig our decorations out of storage. It’s not because we hate decorating, but rather because we know that the decorations are going to be in a total state of disarray. Here are some tips on how you can store and organize your holiday decorations the smart way.

Invest In Containers

Cardboard boxes might seem like a cheap storage solution, but they’re really not ideal for the task. Cardboard boxes aren’t airtight, allowing dust and even insects to get into your decorations. Furthermore, since cardboard is so flimsy, it does nothing to protect your belongings from the elements. That can be problematic, as many of us store our decorations in attics or basements that can become very cold and hot. Instead, invest in some large plastic bins with lids that allow you to store …

You are clergy person, church board member or administrator, you know how much work goes into developing and managing your congregation and its property. So much of your time is spent in planning worship, programming and providing pastoral counseling and care, it is easy to forget about more mundane things such as insurance.

However, there are several reasons why it makes sense for your church to have comprehensive insurance coverage and to review it regularly:

General Liability

Your house of worship likely has many people, including worshippers, church employees and visitors walking in and out of its doors at all hours of the day. In addition, if your church houses a daycare center, soup kitchen or other facilities, there are even more people in and around your building.

While all of this activity is good, it also increases the risk that somebody may be injured on your property. General liability …

Although it’s safe to say that many if not most people want to remain in a place of financial security, most people will experience an economic emergency at some point. When this time comes for you, it’s important to know who to call in order to attain a loan until you can recover financially. To ensure that you find the ideal loan provider, make sure that the company you select possesses all of the following attributes:

1. A Great Reputation.

When you’re ready to find a loan company that will provide you with fast money to get you out of a financial bind, one of the first things you should look for in the organization is a great reputation. The loan company’s reputation is immensely important because it provides you with a basic framework through which you can understand whether they operate in an ethical manner. Luckily, the internet makes …