Human Capital
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Need help setting up a profit sharing plan
We are a small company and want to set up a profit sharing plan for our employees. What do I need to do? Does it have to be managed by a bank or brokerage firm? Thanks.
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Pitfalls of Outsourced HR
My company is in the process of outsourcing our HR function. We currently do not have an HR professional on staff. We are looking hard at a couple of companies. They are coming in next week to pitch their services. What pitfalls are in outsourcing? What should we look out for, hidden or forgot…
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When hiring a CFO, most companies require previous experience in the same field. Do you agree with this fact ?
A question on a Linkedin group. What's your feeling.
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What type of benefits (packages) do you offer your employees?
As tenure in companies shorten, there needs to be more than just a salary/wage that keeps your employees motivated. What do you offer? (i.e., Medical/Dental/Vision, Transit, Education, Gym, etc.)
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What interesting approaches are you hearing about or seeing related to companies dealing with the cost of health insurance?
To date, I have read about - -changing the premium share mix between employer and employee; -changing the deductible amounts for certain procedures, i.e. Emergency Room visits; -large companies providing self-insurance; -providing funds to employees to buy their own insurance - Sears/Darden; -provi…
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I'm firing a volatile employee - any good ideas on how best to handle this?
I'm really not looking forward to this.
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What would you do, when you see lack of leadership from senior management?
Another good question from a LinkedIn group.
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What are the key components of ACA that will survive, and what do I need to do, as CFO, to ensure alignment with the short and long-term framework(s)?
Now (with 10/1/13 date looming), is the time for us, as CFOs, to answer these key questions: • What are the key components of ACA that will survive, and what do I need to do to ensure alignment with the short and long-term framework(s)? • When and how will key provisions be implemented and enforced…
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How to pay commissions to an ex-employee
I have an ex-employee who we let go recently, but who is still earning commissions as part of her severance package. How should I pay that person? As an employee with all state & fed tax deductions withheld, or as a consultant with no deductions? Thank you.
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Salary Surveys: How successful you are at matching your job descriptions to job codes on surveys?
Specifically, for positions that you're unable to match, how to you gather compensation information on those positions? Are there any other challenges you encountered when creating salary structures? Thank you!
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can an employer transfer an employee to a professional employer organization without their knowledge?
My other half has been an on-call company contract working employee for a really big company for the past 10+ years - 2 of which inthe beginning he was paid via company check - then one day his supv said hey we're going to process your pay through a payroll company like ADP - i told him they were o…
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How many hours do you work a week?
It seems nowadays the 40 hr work week is dead. What hours are working these days and what is your title? Should all finance/accounting professional except to work 50+ hr weeks and the occassional weekend once they hit management level? How do you deal with the demands of work/life working this m…
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Does an employer claiming the hire act 2013 credit, need to file an amended w2 for 2010?
Our company recently hired a consultant to capture 2010 hire act credits. we are ready to claim those FICA credits on our payroll tax returns. do we need to go back and file an amended W-2 for 2010?
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Experience vs. Education: Who would you rather hire?
Someone with excellent educational credentials yet no signifiant career achievments or someone with just the basic education yet a track record of ecellent execution in positions worked in and significant achievements?
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How do you define yourself?
When asked what a CFO does, how do you explain it? Three sentences only.
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Corporate Finance Resume Writing & Job Search
I am in the process of seeking for another job and l need to re write my resume for l have been in the current job for 4 years. Does anyone know resume resources available that will not cost too much? Also l currently serve as Chief Financial Officer in a non-profit and l will appreciate any lead f…