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Holiday Bonus Alternatives for Employees
Giving a holiday bonus isn’t the only way to recognize work well done in 2020. Discover other ways to show employees you care.
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9 Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving in a Non-Traditional Way
Giving Tuesday is on December 1. Here are ways you can give thanks and spread cheer to those in your community...
Holiday Bonus Alternatives for Employees
Giving a holiday bonus isn’t the only way to recognize work well done in 2020. Discover other ways to show employees you care...
7 Ways to Save Money on Small Business Health Insurance
What are some cost-effective ways to offer health insurance?
2020 Alternatives to In-Person Holiday Parties
If your staff can’t meet in person to celebrate the 2020 holiday season, don’t let that stop you from celebrating together and doing something as a team...
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7 Employee Handbook Examples You Should Steal From
An employee handbook can be crucial in building a positive workplace culture and employee loyalty, but they're not easy to write. That's why we're breaking down the process for you and offering you six employee handbook examples.
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The Types of Employment: A Quick Reference Guide
In a labor market that’s become more complex, employers could have as many as six or seven classifications of workers onboard at any given time. Working alongside full-time, part-time and temporary workers are seasonal and contingent workers. By hiring different types of workers, organizations can adjust their staffing needs according to economic fluctuations and peak […]
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FAQ: Can I use PTO after giving two weeks notice?
If an employee gives two weeks notice, are they entitled to take their remaining PTO during that time? This blog gives a complete picture of best practices.
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10 Workplace Lessons Learned from COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed everything about the workplace. Here’s how businesses can plan for the future with information they learn from this crisis.
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10 Creative Ideas for Your Office Thanksgiving Celebration
Put the “thanks” and “giving” into your office Thanksgiving celebration with this list of 10 creative ideas
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How to Calculate Gross Pay to Net Pay
When it comes to a paycheck, the less miscommunication the better. Here's how to calculate gross to net pay-- and why it matters.
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10 Creative Ways to Show Employee Appreciation During a Crisis
Here are budget-friendly, but still impactful, ways to express employee appreciation during COVID-19.
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Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Baby Boomer: The 4 Leading Generations in the Workplace
Learn about the characteristic differences of each generation in the workplace.
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The Paid Holidays Most Small Businesses Will Give Their Employees in 2020
We've listed the top paid holidays private sector employees give their employees, plus how common it is to offer additional days off
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What's the difference between an exempt and non-exempt employee?
The primary difference in status between exempt and non-exempt employees is their eligibility for overtime. Under federal law, that status is determined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Exempt employees are not entitled to overtime, while non-exempt employees are. In order to qualify as exempt, certain criteria must be met. To determine if your […]
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If an employee gives two weeks notice, are they entitled to take their remaining PTO during that time?
It may be tempting to deny vacation time to employees who give their notice to avoid being in a bind, but is it legal?
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49 Surprisingly Eligible FSA Expenses
I can expense sunscreen and health-related books?! Here are 49 other surprisingly eligible FSA expenses you might not know about.
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List of 2020 Federal Holidays for Small Business Owners
When designing a paid time off policy or managing PTO requests, take this list of 2020 federal holidays into account
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List of 2021 Federal Holidays for Small Business Owners
When designing a paid time off policy or managing PTO requests, take this list of 2021 federal holidays into account
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Download Free, Printable "Face Mask Required" Signs for Your Businesses
Download these free 8.5 x 11 signs for your business to use in response to COVID-19
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How to Terminate an Employee (with Sample Scripts)
Separating an employee is never easy – for the worker or the HR staff member. The challenge is to conduct the meeting in a professional way that not only protects the rights of the business, but those of the employee as well.
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Top 10 Ways to Improve Employee Efficiency
How can leaders improve employee productivity while still saving time? Here are the top 10 things you can do to increase employee efficiency at the office
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Email Examples and Templates for Staff and Customer Correspondence
Ready to reopen for business? We crafted sample memos to send to employees and customers announcing your return.
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If You’re in HR, Send this Email About Coronavirus to Staff (Free Template)
If you're in HR, use this email template to communicate to your staff regarding coronavirus and flu prevention
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The Paid Holidays Most Small Businesses Will Give Their Employees in 2020
We've listed the top paid holidays private sector employees give their employees, plus how common it is to offer additional days off
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Minimum Wage Updates for 2021
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How Much Employer Health Insurance Should I Offer My Employees?
Many SMBs find that offering healthcare coverage is an investment in their staffers and their business’ future. As an employer, you may be wondering how much coverage to provide.
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Still no sign of forgiveness for PPP loans
The Paycheck Protection Program disbursed $525 billion in loans to over 5 million small businesses during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. At this point, nearly 2 months after the program stopped issuing new loans, not a single loan has been converted into a grant.
In fact, lending institutions have been submitting applications to the federal government for reimbursement since August 10 of this year and are growing frustrated by the lack of communication from the Small Business Administration. Many businesses suddenly find themselves on the hook for loans that they did not expect to have to repay, causing economis…
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POPs! The People Ops Podcast: Updating Your Employee Handbook
Employee handbooks help your staff understand your company's culture, mission, and values, along with crucial information on benefits and policies. Here's some recent research on employee handbooks and a free digital tool you can use.
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Benefits Benchmark Report 2020
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Employee Retention Strategies
Staff retention strategies that work...