Sexual harassment is a critical topic that HR must address confidently. This is not only due to legal compliance obligations, but also the need for a safe working environment, employee well-being concerns, company reputation protection, and ethical responsibilities. Sexual harassment legislation...
It’s almost that time of year again – the changing of the seasons, the return of Mariah Carey and her hostile take-over of holiday music, and of course, the need for year-end business tax planning. While many people are focused on planning festive parties and New Year’s resolutions, small...
A cost-of-living increase is an increase in pay, designed to keep up with the rising costs of standard goods and services, due to inflation. The main purpose of the increase is to help keep your employees' earnings and living costs in proportion.
Investing in a payroll service can be a game-changer for any business, regardless of its size. Managing payroll can be complex, time-consuming, and prone to errors. By outsourcing this critical task, companies can save time, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with tax and labor laws. But how do...
Being ACA compliant is a must. Make sure your business keeps up with all the latest regulations by offering affordable health insurance to 95% of full-time employees and their dependents – providing both essential coverage and value!
You also must require the following:
All employees, whether new or long-term veterans, can benefit from an easily accessible resource for work-related policies and information. An employee handbook is a customizable tool that can be a valuable communication resource for both the employer and the employee, no matter the industry. If...
Everything in our world today is tied online, and it’s no different with businesses and companies. Some have made the quick change of using an online Payroll, while some are late adopters.
If your business doesn’t utilize the power of the HR system, it is missing out. It is better late than...
Who gets paid overtime and how much
An employer who requires or permits an employee to work overtime is generally required to pay the employee premium pay for such overtime work.
The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees...
A business that handles its payroll manually might be doing well, but can do better if it had all the tools straight from the experts. Automating your business doesn’t require technical know-how, because the technicality has been sorted out by the payroll service provider. Good payroll services...
Organizations that want to improve employee performance need to track it. The reality is that most employees aren’t necessarily doing their best at all times and require guidance from their managers or other leaders, but this is only possible if you know how well they’re performing in the first...
Hiring a new employee is a big decision for any company. It requires time and money from HR, and the decision must be made carefully. To ensure you get it right the first time, many hiring managers rely on applicant tracking systems (ATS) to manage their recruiting process. ATS tools help with...
As a business owner, you know there’s no more important time in an employee’s tenure than their first few weeks. If the onboarding process is executed effectively, you’ve got a solid foundation for your new employees’ careers with your company. But if the process falls short or needs to be more...
As the unemployment rate falls from its 2020 high, employees are switching jobs in record numbers. The new stability in the economy means workers have more leeway to shop around for jobs that fit their lifestyles, needs and values.
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