December 2019

Cuts to SNAP Benefits Strike in 2020

You may have heard that there will be significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2020, but sometimes the details of those changes are hard to figure out. The good news, if there can be any, is that these changes don’t go into effect until April 1, 2020, so if you’re one…

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Why Hiring an Ex-Felon Might Be the Right Move in 2020

With the national unemployment rate at a low, the employee pool may look like it is getting sparse. However, that may be because you’re not looking in the right employee pool. 2020 should be the year you consider hiring ex-felons. For many employers, it’s tough to think about trusting an ex-felon as someone who will…

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Holiday Charitable Giving Advice for Small Businesses

As 2019 draws to a close, many companies are looking for ways to give back to their communities and maybe get a little tax advantage in return. But there are some things you should consider before you decide how much you’re going to donate and who you’re donating to. Choosing the right charity The first…

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How to Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3, 2019, was International Day of Persons with Disabilities and it’s a good time to recognize your employees with disabilities and share with the rest of your team why disability does not define a person. What is International Day of Persons with Disabilities? International Day of Persons with Disabilities was proclaimed in 1992 by…

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