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How to Fill Out a W-4 Form (and an Overview of What It Is)
Employees fill out a W-4 form so employers know how much money to withhold from each paycheck for federal tax purposes...
HR Headaches: An Employee Listens to Loud Music While They Work
Employees playing loud music can affect your workforce productivity and your company image. Here's how to address it...
8 Areas to Look for When Evaluating Resumes
The current job market makes thorough resume reads — and open-mindedness — even more critical. Here's what to look for in resumes...
New York Employers Must Implement HERO Act Workplace Safety Plans
The designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease has triggered safety plan requirements for New York employers...
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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
This guide breaks down the different types of employment so you don't get caught out of compliance
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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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How to Send an Invoice by Email
When it comes to getting paid, sending invoices by email can be quick and convenient. Here’s how to stay on top of the process.
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Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Baby Boomers: The 4 Leading Generations in the Workplace
Learn about the characteristic differences of each generation in the workplace.
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The True Cost of Employee Benefits Packages
A new hire will cost more than their base salary — you’ll also have to factor in expenses for benefits, recruitment, and training.
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What Is Employee Turnover (and Why It Matters)
Employee turnover is a major concern of businesses of all size. But what does employee turnover really mean and what can be done about it?
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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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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.
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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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How Maternity Leave Works: The Employer’s Guide
All your questions about maternity leave answered, plus learn how a supportive policy boosts productivity, helps retention and increases company loyalty.
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The Business Guide to Bereavement Leave Policies
Being prepared when an employee loses a loved one is crucial. This article details requirements, definitions and expectations for bereavement leave.
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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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List of 2022 Federal Holidays for Small Business Owners
When designing a paid time off policy or managing PTO requests, take this list of 2022 federal holidays into account
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A State-by-State Guide for Each IRS Mailing Address
Where do I mail my tax returns? That depends on your location. Here is our guide to each IRS mailing address, based on your state.
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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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How Much is Average PTO in the U.S.?
Between unlimited PTO and flexible vacation, our workforce sees a lot of PTO variability in 2020. So how much is average PTO for the U.S.?
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How to Prorate Vacation Days for Full-Time and Part-Time Employees
Proration is not difficult, but there are a few formulas you have to understand before getting started. Here's how to prorate vacation days.
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What Should I Do If My Employee Refuses to Get Vaccinated?
If you have an employee that's refusing a vaccine mandate, follow these 5 steps.
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How to Help Employees Learn About Pronoun Sharing
Educating your employees on pronoun sharing, and encouraging them to participate, can help you build a more welcoming and inclusive workplace.
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What to Consider When Hiring Unemployed Workers
If you’re evaluating candidates with employment gaps, here’s what you can do to understand their work history and situation.
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401(k) Automatic Enrollment: What You Need to Know
Setting up 401(k) automatic enrollment could help increase the number of employees participating in your 401(k) plan.
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Small businesses lag behind large corporations in pandemic recovery
U.S. small businesses are lagging behind their corporate counterparts when it comes to recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a new survey from Salesforce, over half of small businesses missed out on growth opportunities due to staff shortages, with many of these same businesses reporting an 11% drop in revenue over the past 6 months.
Unlike big businesses, small and medium-sized businesses are not able to keep up with rising labor costs.
...The Wall Street Journal
Delta variant threatens small businesses once more
Small business owners who have been hanging on by a thread, waiting for the pandemic to pass, have been dealt another blow by the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus.
As big corporations continue to keep workers at home instead of in the office, small businesses like shops, cafes, and retailers won’t see the normal amount of foot traffic that they’re counting on to drive up revenue.
Washington Post
U.S. economy poised for a productivity boom
A quick shift toward certain types of technology, coupled with large-scale government investments has caused many economists to predict that the United States is about to see a big boom in productivity.
The boom doesn’t necessarily involve U.S. workers, however, as many companies have begun adopting robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a means to supplement the workforce.
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Things can go wrong when you “fake it." Learn how to “make it” in your business with integrity and authenticity.
Resources
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HR Guide to Employee Engagement Surveys
Access tips on running quick “pulse” surveys or long employee...
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A New Way to Approach Employee Performance Reviews
Learn why you should boot your system of annual evaluations...
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The Employee Motivation eBook
Here's how to motivate your staff to do more, become...
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Vaccine and Return to Work Survey Template
Customize and send your employees this short anonymous survey....