In COVID Tax Tip 2021-123, the IRS clarifies some of the confusion surrounding the powerful but complex Employee Retention Credit. The IRS is addressing changes made by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that apply to the third and fourth quarters of 2021. These changes include: Making the credit available to eligible employers that pay […]
Month: August 2021
Adjusting OKRs and KPIs for the next new normal
In every business, metrics and analytics are claiming center stage. Sales, marketing, performance and productivity are all measured through your Objectives and Key Results and your Key Performance Indicators. Keep in mind that OKRs and KPIs are not the same thing. OKRs are a framework for setting measurable goals for performance. KPIs are used to assess […]
Executive Order Targets Noncompete Agreements
These days, many employees at companies large and small are asked to sign an agreement when they’re onboarded. It says that they’re not allowed to work for a competing company, or to start a competing company, for a certain number of years after they part ways with their current employer. Once a rare practice restricted […]