Amber Diederich recently joined CDS as a Payroll Specialist in our Litchfield office. Prior to CDS, she worked in payroll and accounting for three years. Amber … [Read more...]
Lauren Petersen joins CDS
June 24, 2026
Lauren Petersen recently joined CDS as an Administrative Assistant in our Morris office. Prior to CDS, she worked in customer service for three years. Lauren … [Read more...]
What kinds of interview questions should we ask to assess a candidate’s competency for the position?
June 24, 2026 by Nicholle Peterson
Answered by the HR Experts We recommend asking a combination of behavioral, situational, and job-specific questions. Behavioral questions ask the candidate … [Read more...]
When the sale of an appreciated home triggers taxes — and when it doesn’t
June 23, 2026 by Mitchell Erickson
Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving some homeowners with substantial gains when they sell. Of … [Read more...]
Don’t let the IRS treat your sideline as a hobby
June 22, 2026 by Carolyn Halverson
Do you operate a side gig in addition to your regular day job? Whether you’ve turned a love for crafting into an online store or you play the guitar at a local … [Read more...]
We’ve received complaints about an employee’s hygiene. What should we do?
June 17, 2026 by Nicholle Peterson
Answered by the Experts at Mineral HR As with any sensitive topic, you should address the poor hygiene privately, empathetically, and directly with the … [Read more...]
Don’t overlook these tax issues after a job loss
June 16, 2026 by Jim Rudnick
Even with a relatively low unemployment rate (averaging around 4.4% over the past year), layoffs and terminations continue to affect workers across many … [Read more...]
Prevent task fragmentation from hiding fraud
June 15, 2026 by Kari Steinbeisser
Fraud can be difficult to detect when different employees handle different parts of a transaction. A dishonest manager may instruct several employees to perform … [Read more...]
Demystifying like-kind exchanges
June 15, 2026 by Jon Hinderks
If you’re a real estate developer or a small business owner who owns commercial real estate, you might be thinking about selling a property. If it has … [Read more...]
Caylee Christianson promoted to Senior Accountant
June 15, 2026
Caylee Christianson has recently been promoted to Senior Accountant. She joined CDS in 2023 as a Staff Accountant, after an internship with the firm. Caylee … [Read more...]
