6 Steps To An HR Compliant Business
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Importance of Offering PTO vs. Sick Leave
There’s no question that the advantages of paid time off (PTO) are recognized on a global level. If you’re an employer or administrator, providing a benefits package with separate sick and vacation leave can be a little stressful. It can be scary to imagine losing one of your best employees even for a short while. […]
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How To Deal With Sexual harassment in the Workplace.
What is sexual harassment? It’s a question that seems to have an elusive answer. In reality, it’s not that the answer is elusive as it is complex. Despite the efforts of both international and national legal authorities, there is no single definition of what constitutes sexual harassment. International law defines it broadly as a form of violence against […]
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10 Ways of Showing Appreciation to Employees
You can tell your colleagues, co-workers, and employees how much you value them and their contribution any day of the year. Trust this. No occasion is necessary. In fact, small surprises and tokens of your appreciation spread throughout the year help the people in your workplace feel valued by you all year long. Looking for ideas […]
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Guidelines to Conduct Proper Employee Performance Appraisals
Yearly performance reviews are critical. Organizations are hard pressed to find good reasons why they can’t dedicate an hour-long meeting once a year to ensure the mutual needs of the employee and organization are being met. Performance reviews help supervisors feel more honest in their relationships with their subordinates and feel better about themselves in […]
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How to efficiently convert from 1099 to W2 and what is the difference between Contractor vs W2
If you’re bringing on a new hire, you’ll need to classify them as either an employee or an independent contractor. An independent contractor is typically someone who can work from any location during a time of their choosing. They can work for multiple companies, using their own tools and resources, and are often paid on […]
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What Happens When an Employee Files for Unemployment?
Letting employees go is never easy. But if you’re dealing with staggering profits or unproductive workers, you might not have a choice. When your employees become unemployed, they may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. More employers are receiving unemployment claims, causing their experience ratings to be re-evaluated and their tax rates to rise. There […]
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The Importance of Record Keeping
In the human resources world, we sometimes get on this kick about record keeping. It’s boring, tedious and can translate into being labeled bureaucratic, but the importance of an accurate employee record can not be over-emphasized. For employers, keeping accurate records can help recruitment, identify gaps in skills, and save time while performing administrative duties. […]
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Saving Money Through Outsourcing HR
Have you ever considered outsourcing your HR department? Perhaps you have never heard of this possibility. If your business is new is upcoming then this possibility might not have been in your thoughts at the time. When you first start your business, your priority is to hire people who are integral to building the product […]
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How to Retain Your Best Employees
How concerned are you about employee retention? If you are an HR professional, you should always be concerned about the retention of your high performing employees. One consistent trend throughout the United States is the difficulty of finding people to fill job openings. No matter where I travel, I hear this lament from agency owners […]
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