Building and maintaining an HR department is tough for small businesses. There are so many moving parts to keep track of including changing employment laws and differing...
The IRS is so serious about IRIS, its new simplified e-filing platform for information returns, that it’s convening monthly working group meetings over the internet....
You’d be forgiven if you haven’t noticed the ongoing criminal fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the cryptocurrency wunderkind. His crypto exchange, FTX, collapsed,...
Employers have been facing all kinds of recruiting challenges and questions over the past few years, including the rising issue of pay transparency. Many states and...
Virtual onboarding requires a different approach than in-person onboarding, and it can be equally effective if approached creatively. This guide offers strategies to...
Setting work boundaries: Enhancing focus and productivity
“I cannot work past 4:30.”
“I do not feel comfortable sharing details of my personal life.”
“That...
Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness Month. With many high-profile cybersecurity attacks in the news in recent years, it’s worth paying extra attention to the topic....
When big projects need doing, collaboration is the answer. Two heads tend to be better than one, and if everyone can get on the same page, amazing things happen. The...
Few topics in the world of business management spark as much confusion as the concept of ‘managing up.’ Going by the name alone, many falsely assume that managing up...
After six hours of attending an out-of-town conference, all Sandy wanted to do was sit in a fluffy bathrobe and watch an old movie in her hotel room. Instead, she found...
One of the most challenging parts of managing a team is maintaining a proper workload distribution. You don’t want anyone to feel overwhelmed or burned out by a heavy...
The Associated Press reports that more school districts are switching to four-day schedules. Kids love it, of course, and it may be a neat recruiting tool for school...
Having an up-to-date employee handbook with comprehensive company policies is one of the most important things that small businesses can do to mitigate risk. A thorough...
Great teams benefit from the contributions of individuals. Great companies maximize the output of their teams, but the best companies? They bring different departments...
HR software can help your organization save lots of time and money, as well as make data-driven decisions on things like reducing turnover, recruiting new talent, and...
Especially during these times of low unemployment, employers look for every advantage possible to attract and retain top talent. A good company culture provides a...
If you’ve been looking for an HR software solution for your business, you’ve probably come across both Paycor and ADP Workforce Now. Both are extremely...
Employee satisfaction is always a hot topic for business owners. High levels of employee satisfaction are typically associated with higher productivity, lower employee...
In public sector jobs, Hierarchy Culture is common. These workplaces are structured and efficient, with defined roles and clear reporting lines. Employees have a clear...
The debate over on-demand pay continues to be waged—is it a loan or a wage advance? The answer matters, because state wage payment laws control the deductions you can...
