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Protecting 274(j) - What you can do to help!
Your Recognition and Incentive Program Business is in Jeopardy, and no IMA Member is Safe!
There are powerful forces at work in Washington to eliminate the most effective business tools you sell or support for creating a safer workplace, shaping corporate culture, and building employee loyalty and engagement…. safety incentive and length-of-service programs. Tax provision 274(j), which recognizes the importance of these programs by providing tax deductions to employers and tax exclusions to employees, is in jeopardy.
Jay Donlin, President of the Recognition Council hosted a distinguished panel from the Incentive Federation's Board of Directors who are working aggressively to protect this important legislation. The panel outlines everything you need to know about the legislation; the dire impact on our industry and on American business productivity, growth, and safety if 274(j) is eliminated; and what you can do to help prevent this from happening. Play the video below to view this important video!
A Method to the Madness: Real Life Best Business Advice Whether you're running a large corporation or a small business, every 'chief executive' can benefit from some simple tactics to improve organizational management, employee performance and customer satisfaction.
Most people think spontaneity means acting without planning, yet it is possible to plan for spontaneity. When it comes to employee recognition, in fact, the better you plan, the better you will be able to take advantage of recognition opportunities as they arise.
It's natural to want your employees to be happy. When people come to work with a spring in their step, chances are they do their jobs with more gusto, stick around an hour longer, go that proverbial extra mile--all of which boosts productivity and filters to the bottom line.
