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What is the Deadline for Open Enrollment?
Understanding the process for open enrollment will ensure that you check all the right boxes when it comes to getting health insurance
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California changing rules of gig economy, ghosting on the first day of work, and holiday hiring has begun
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Working from the Hospital
When Kathryn was 20 weeks into her pregnancy, doctors told her to 'prepare for the worst.' Her unborn child was diagnosed with a heart condition. As she’s her own boss, she did what so many people do when faced with hardship, continue to work.
What is Workest?
Workest is built for the small business community. Here's a look at how we plan to serve small and mid-size business leaders and their people.
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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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Paid Time Off Policies: 5 Things Small Business Owners Need to Know
As a small business owner, you may wonder about your rights and obligations when it comes to paid time off policies (or PTO). Here's the skinny.
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What Employee Engagement Looks Like (And How to Grow It)
Discover 7 simple (and low cost) ways to kick off employee engagement activities at your company. Understanding signs of an engaged worker will help your team, your business, and your bottom line.
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What is the Value of Employee Commitment?
When it comes to building a successful team, employee commitment makes all the difference discover the signs of a commited employee on the Zenefits blog.
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10 Ways to Prepare for an Employee's First Day
With a little preparation, you can turn an employee's first day anxiety into genuine excitement. Here are 10 onboarding tips to ensure a smooth transition into your workforce.
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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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So You Want to Change Your Vacation Policy
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The 7 Benefits of An Onboarding Program
Want your new hire to hit the ground running? You have to give them the right tools & education. The best way to do that? A comprehensive onboarding program
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At what point does an hourly employee become eligible for benefits?
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What Qualifies for an Unpaid vs. Paid Leave of Absence?
Between medical leave, vacation, and parental leave-- which are you legally required offer your employees? Which ones qualify as a paid leave of absence?
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If an employee gives two weeks notice, are they entitled to take their remaining PTO during that time?
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Do You Need to Calculate Gross 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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How Many Hours Can Part-Time Employees Work Without Benefits?
There is no federal definition of part-time work, which leaves the threshold to the employer. Here's how to handle benefits for part-time employees.
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What forms do you need to hire an independent contractor?
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Everything You Need to Know for Open Enrollment 2020
Understanding the process for open enrollment will ensure that you check all the right boxes when it comes to getting health insurance.
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What is Self-Employment Tax and What are The Rates for 2019?
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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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How Much is Average PTO in the US?
Between unlimited PTO and flexible vacation, our workforce sees a lot of PTO variability in 2018. So how much is average PTO for the US?
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How to Prorate Vacation Days for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees
Proration is not a difficult process, but there are a few formulas you have to understand before getting started. Here's how to prorate vacation days.
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Does Your Company Have a Healthy Employee Retention Rate?
Does your company have a healthy employee retention rate? Here's how to calculate yours, and some benchmarks to show you where you stand.
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More Businesses are Instituting Minimum Pay Thresholds. Is It About Good Policy or Publicity?
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More states are instituting 'ban the box' laws to limit automatic background checks for all jobs. Why some employers aren't on board with these laws.
SMB Rules & Regulations
7 Employee Handbook Examples You Should Steal From
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Top 10 Ways to Improve Employee Efficiency
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Oregon Approves Paid Family Leave
Oregon’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave law allows employees to take paid leave from work for up to 12 weeks
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Millennials share their retirement plans on Twitter — let’s just say it’s not good
The hashtag #millennialretirementplans took off on Twitter Tuesday morning, and millennials (those ages 23 to 38) chimed in with their retirement plans. Many tweets were about the barriers to retirement, including health care costs, student loan debut, low incomes, high rents and family responsibilities for children and parents.
Eater
Raises coming for Chicago’s tipped workers?
Chicago city lawmakers are considering raising wages for tipped workers. Under the current system, tipped workers earn $6.60 less per hour than their non-tipped counterparts, and restaurant owners can apply the tips gained to close that gap. The city is considering raising tipped workers minimum wage to the same as non-tipped workers. Proponents argue it will create stability for more workers, while opponents say it creates burdens for small business owners.
Illinois Radio Network
Illinois businesses have 4 months to adopt sexual harassment protections
Illinois’s governor signed protections for workers – and requirements for employers – designed to help combat sexual harassment in the workplace. Under the new laws, businesses have four months to comply. Most of the requirements involve employee training.
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Millennials in the Workplace: Reversing Negative Stereotypes
Millennials have earned the title of presumptuous and demanding, but from a slightly different perspective, these can be beneficial qualities.
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Employee Terminations & Offboarding Guide
Not all business is fun and games. Get expert guidance,...
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The Open Enrollment “To-Do List”
Stay ahead of Open Enrollment tasks with this 90 day...
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The Essential New Hire Checklist
Ensure you cover every single base of running a great...
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The Definitive Guide to Employee Onboarding
Proper onboarding is a key factor in retaining top talent....