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How To Have A Scroogeless Holiday-5 Charitable Giving Strategies.

Women on Business

At this time of year, charitable organizations like Goodwill, the Salvation Army and community shelters need old coats, sweaters, jeans, boots and other items of clothing. Many of these organizations will also happily accept furnitire and household items, and will sometimes even pick up the items. Stock-it to them!

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Be an Advocate for Yourself :: Women on Business

Women on Business

The recommendation from Harvard Business Review and Catalyst is for organizations to adopt formal sponsorship programs similar to IBM Europe. Let others know within the organization that you are seeking a sponsor. Create visibility and credibility for yourself in the organization. o Take on high profile projects.

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Advocacy to Shift Culture

Women on Business

Bennett Organizations working on raising awareness of inclusiveness and why it is essential for businesses to survive are well served by advocacy programming. This is very true as it relates to organizations that are working to increase gender diversity at the leadership levels. Culture shift is very difficult and ambiguous.

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A Guilty Conscience = A Great Hire??? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

By Maribeth Kuzmeski Are you looking to add new individuals to your team in 2011? In fact, those that have the tendency to feel guilt are more likely to assist colleagues, are more committed to their organizations, and are perceived by their peers as strong leaders. Studies show that hiring guilt-prone employees is smart business!

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How do you Write a Termination Letter to an Employee?

HR Digest

It could help in avoiding issues with labor laws and also assist the employees in peacefully leaving your organization without any issues. A termination letter sample is a letter sent to employees who have been relieved of their positions at an organization. It’s also necessary to avoid lawsuits against your organization.

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Find Your Small Business Loans and Grants Here :: Women on Business

Women on Business

What sites do you recommend for finding financing for small businesses? FTC and Other Organizations Aim to Help Business Owners Get Loans Guest post by Shannon Suetos (learn more about Shannon at. Hat tip to businessjournals.com for this story.

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A Couple Reasons to Smile About

Women on Business

Barring any Congressional action to change this law, taxes were set to revert back to their pre-2001 rates on January 1, 2011. Allows individuals aged 70 ½ and older who must take RMDs from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) to withdraw up to $100,000 and donate to charitable organization. This provision was extended through 2011.