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It’s awards season! Tonight, many will tune in to watch the The Academy Awards. Just like the Oscars, small businesses can recognize their employees' achievements through awards. From the “behind the scenes” nominees in Human Resources to the “frontline” nominees in Sales, the opportunities to celebrate your team are endless. Here are 5 categories you can use to recognize outstanding achievement.  Read more

LIVE Webinar | Helping Small Business Owners Save For Retirement For small business owners without a retirement savings plan, starting a plan can be easier than they think. As part of America Saves Week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration in coordination with the Consumer Federation of America will hold a free webcast for small businesses and their service providers on retirement savings plans and direct deposit. SBA's Resource Partner, SCORE, and the Internal Revenue Service also will participate in the webcast. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT Register here LIVE Webinar | Getting It Right - Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities: Webcast Series for Retirement and Health Plan Sponsors Operating an employee benefit plan can be challenging, especially for small and medium sized employers who have limited time, resources, and access to professional help with benefit programs.  To help increase awareness and understanding about basic fiduciary responsibilities when operating a retirement or health benefit plan, the Department of Labor is presenting the Getting It Right – Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities webcast series. The webcast series will help employers and service providers understand how the fiduciary responsibility provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) apply to employer-sponsored retirement and health plans, and provide information on how to avoid common problems in managing a plan. Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 2:00 pm ET / 11:00am PT Thursday, March 16, 2017, 2:00 pm ET / 11:00am PT Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 2:00 pm ET / 11:00am PT Register here COURSE: Establishing Values For Your Business The values and culture of your company have a direct effect on your employees, customers and ultimately your bottom line. What are you doing to establish, cultivate and grow this precious commodity? This course will introduce you to the processes of implementing company values for your company by including input from stakeholders and customers. Learn about the steps in the planning process, potential problems you may face, and how to implement your company’s values using a strategic plan.