Staying optimistic can help you deal with many types of challenges at work. Here are some ways to maintain a positive attitude on the job. Remember that you can stay optimistic even if you aren’t happy about a situation. You may wish you didn’t have some challenges, such as a long commute, a difficult client, or a heavy workload, but you can still have a positive attitude when dealing with these challenges. Make your commute an enjoyable experience by listening to an audio book or your … [Read more...]
Team building in Montana
Under blue skies in Pablo, Montana, the S&K corporate office team endured a grueling 4-hour session of team-building and group coaching. Hosted by Karen McNenny of Made You Think Consulting, the employees discussed and brainstormed topics like what sucks and what breathes life into a company, why we work at S&K, and how we can continually improve our relationships at work. “I like to think of the IT department as the lifeblood of the corporation,” said Dean Hendrix, when discussing … [Read more...]
IRS Tips: adjusting your tax withholding
When your federal tax return is completed, you may discover that you’ll either receive a tax refund or owe money. If either of these amounts is substantial, it’s probably time for you to review your withholding election. If you owe a large amount of tax, you may need to increase the amount of taxes being withheld from each paycheck you receive. If you receive a large refund, you may choose to reduce the amount of taxes being withheld from your paychecks. In both cases, your ultimate goal is … [Read more...]
What is a Roth 401(k) and is it right for you?
S&K offers our eligible employees the option to select a Traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k) retirement plan. Which one is right for you? Here’s a quick comparison of the two retirement plans. … [Read more...]
The chasing game; steps in the path to winning federal contracts
By Mary-Katherine Sheffield Scroggs, S&K Technologies Business Development RFI, RFP, PWS, Capture Plan, Red Team, Past Performance, Technical Volume.... Have you ever heard a colleague throwing these terms around and wondered what in the heck they were talking about? Well, this alphabet soup of letters is part of the lengthy, step by step progression of activities that leads to new work for S&K employees. … [Read more...]
Every employee is a brand ambassador
At its simplest definition, a brand ambassador is someone who represents a brand in a positive way. Every company has a brand which consists of features that identify and differentiate the company or service from those of other sellers. The most obvious branding element is a company’s logo, which, much like how a rancher will brand their cattle with their marque to signify it as their particular property, gives a company a unique identifier. For instance, the Apple and Nike logos are … [Read more...]