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Is your team struggling with lateness issues that are impacting productivity and teamwork? It's time to address this common workplace challenge head-on by implementing overlooked tactics for dealing with latecomers. Boosting team efficiency requires a proactive approach to handle employee lateness effectively. Recognizing the impact of lateness on team efficiency is crucial. Late arrivals disrupt workflow, cause delays in projects, and create a domino effect on team morale. By acknowledging the negative consequences of tardiness, you can take the necessary steps to address this issue promptly. Setting clear expectations and consequences is key to managing lateness effectively. Clearly communicate your organization's policy on punctuality, including the expected arrival time and any repercussions for repeated lateness. When employees understand the standards set for attendance, they are more likely to prioritize timeliness. Implementing flexible work arrangements can also hel...

   The employee retention credit (ERC) helps employers retain their employees and offset the cost of providing health care benefits during these difficult economic times. The ERC is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes equal to 50% of qualified wages paid from March 13, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Qualified wages are limited to $10,000 for each employee for all calendar quarters. Eligible employers can claim the ERC on Form 941 when filing their quarterly employment tax returns. Employers must have experienced either:   • A full or partial suspension of operations due to an order from an appropriate governmental authority limiting commerce, travel or group meetings due to COVID-19; or • A significant decline in gross receipts compared to the same quarter in the prior year. To be eligible for the ERC, employers must claim an employer portion of Social Security tax on wages paid after March 12, 2020 and before January 1, 2021. The credit is available for both f...