News & Tips Archive

Sep 25, 2024

Good and Bad Job Application Questions: What To Ask

When interviewing prospective candidates as you look to fill open positions in your company, the questions you ask — and don't ask — can make all the difference. Read through to learn how to choose your questions wisely when meeting with applicants.

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Sep 24, 2024

Is This Your Situation: Sorting Out Exempt vs. Nonexempt Employees

Some employees have to be paid their hourly wage, or even more, if they put in extra time. Others are expected just to put in the extra time anyway. Read through for an introduction to the complex world of exempt vs. nonexempt employees.

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Sep 23, 2024

Why Use Time and Attendance Software?

How do you track your employees' time and attendance? It's easier said than done, but modern companies have options. Read through to see how to manage pay, appropriately compensate employees for their work and eliminate bottlenecks in payroll.

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Sep 13, 2024

7 Fantastic Secrets of Automated Timekeeping That Save Your Company Money - cont'd

Secret #4: Manage Off-site Early Punch-ins with Real-Time Geofencing Notifications

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Aug 30, 2024

7 Fantastic Secrets of Automated Timekeeping That Save Your Company Money - cont'd

Secret #3: Reduce Impact on Staff with Self-Service Access to Timecards, Pay Stubs, and PTO Balances

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Aug 29, 2024

Getting Offboarding Right

At some point, your employees will leave the company. When that time comes, it's important to do what you can to ensure a smooth departure. Read through for insight into offboarding employees the right way.

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Aug 28, 2024

New-Collar Workers: A Trend That Embraces Diversity

"New-collar" workers are associated with industries where employees develop their technical and soft skills through nontraditional education paths — meaning a college degree may not be a hiring prerequisite. Read through to see how new-collar workers can help your company.

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Aug 27, 2024

Payroll: Deadlines Are Key

If you’re new to the world of business ownership, you might be surprised to hear that you should schedule pay dates an entire year in advance. Read through to learn how to set deadlines so that your payroll department is as prepared as possible.

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Aug 26, 2024

Compensation for Business Owners: The Why, When and How

In general, business owners are allowed to compensate themselves either by taking a draw or by receiving a salary through their businesses. Read through to read some advice on how to properly compensate yourself as a business owner.

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Aug 26, 2024

7 Fantastic Secrets of Automated Timekeeping That Save Your Company Money - cont'd

Secret #2 Automated Time and Labor Integrated with a Biometric Clock Prevents Buddy Punching to Save Your Labor Budget

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Aug 19, 2024

7 Fantastic Secrets of Automated Timekeeping That Save Your Company Money

Small organizations with thin margins are looking for ways to reduce variable costs to offset rising expenses and mitigate the impact of a faltering economy.

Labor and benefits are the largest line items for most businesses. Therefore, savings in this area has a big impact. And the good news is that you can do it without sacrificing the quality of your products or services.

Let’s dive into 7 Fantastic Secrets of Automated Timekeeping That Save Your Company More Money

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Aug 01, 2024

Who is Entitled to Overtime—and Who Isn't

Who is entitled to overtime, and who is expected to work extra hours as part of their salary? Read through for some insights into this thorny question.

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Jul 31, 2024

What Are the Legal Requirements to Start Work?

What do employees have to do to start a new job? Read through to learn the basics of verification.

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Jul 30, 2024

Compliant Background Checks

Nearly all U.S. companies use background checks as a screening tool when hiring or promoting employees. But not all companies are compliant with applicable laws about the checks. Read through to learn how to do background checks right.

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Jul 29, 2024

Tax Implications of Bonuses

You want to reward employee performance, but you also don't want to create tax issues. Read through for some advice on how to manage taxes when you give your employees bonuses.

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Jul 05, 2024

Effective Employee Performance Reviews

When performance reviews are done badly, employees are unlikely to hear any good coaching you offer for better results in the year to come. Read through to learn how to design a performance review that will actually improve performance.

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Jul 03, 2024

Understanding Changes in Leave Programs

More states are adding paid family and medical leave laws assure workers that some of their wages will continue even during a serious illness — either their own or a family member's. Read through for a review and a preview of proposed changes.

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Jul 02, 2024

Completing the Form I-9

Form I-9 is a federal employment eligibility verification form. Use it to verify the identity and employment authorization of all hires — citizens and noncitizens. Read through to learn how it works and why it is so important.

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Jul 01, 2024

How To Keep on Top of Payroll

Payroll systems are one way to ensure compliance with labor laws and state and federal regulations. Read through for pragmatic solutions to the complexities of payroll management.

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Jun 06, 2024

Ransomware Is Targeting Small Businesses

Ransomware gangs feed voraciously on small prey. They seek firms large enough to pay something but small enough to avoid media and law enforcement attention. Read through to learn how not to be caught unaware.

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