With talent retention a common issue across most industries, companies are looking for new ways to beat the competition and attract the best employees. They offer great benefits such as health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K match, flexible schedules, volunteer time off, and paid time off.
Read MoreThe sad truth is that for most businesses year-end is very stressful. With so much going on at the end of the year it would be nice if there was a way to make our lives a little easier. Did you know implementing employee self-service software can aid in alleviating some of the workload?
Read MoreWhen it comes to paying your employees, there are many rules and regulations to keep in mind to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Chances are, you’re aware of all the statutes that regulate wages, overtime pay, and other similar ideas. However, not everything is as clearly defined as these, and many payroll professionals struggle to understand many grey areas. As if this isn’t confusing enough, these guidelines vary from state to state.
Read MoreAs an employer, it is vital to know whether an employee is classified as exempt or non-exempt. In this blog, we will look at what differentiates these types of employees.
Read MoreWorkplace productivity is a top concern for employers across all industries. It’s a constant challenge to find new ways to improve monthly or quarterly goals, especially when managers notice a downtick in motivation and commitment. In this blog we'll focus on the advantages of employee financial education and how it can have a positive effect on your employees.
Read MoreJury duty is never fun, not for the person who has been summoned as a juror, and especially not for their employer who must manage with one less employee. As an employer, it can be extremely frustrating to have your staff pulled away for jury duty, but there isn’t much you can do about it other than disperse work to others to make up for that absence of the juror.
Read MoreIt is important to remember that an independent contractor is a worker who does not work for your company, but is on a contract basis instead. Make sure you have correctly classified your workers before considering paying them as a contractor.
Read MoreBefore you can properly run payroll for your new hire, you need a few key pieces of information. Pay rate, pay frequency, cost center assignment, personnel information, and preferred method of payment are all obvious components of running payroll, but what about the classification of your relationship with the person performing work?
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