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Timekeeping Best Practices for Your Remote Team
Here’s how to develop strong timekeeping protocols for your remote workers and overcome challenges related to tracking and recording time.
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SMB News Daily Rundown: Update for June 3
Welcome to the Small Business Rundown. Each day, we bring you stories that impact small business owners and their workforce...
4 Ways To Make Your Workplace More Inclusive In 2020
Inclusive workplaces have been proven to boost revenue and keep employees happy. But inclusion is more than hiring diverse employees. Here are 4 tips you need to know...
Guidance: What if my employee tested positive for COVID-19?
How employers should respond if an employee tests positive for COVID-19
Employee Engagement Surveys During COVID-19
Feedback between employees and leaders should happen often, and there are many ways to give and receive it while working remotely...
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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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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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10 Exit Interview Questions You Should Ask Employees Who Are Leaving (And Why!)
While it’s important to rehire to help maintain production levels and morale, it’s just as important to understand why the employee is leaving the company
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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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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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Employees Returning from Furlough: A Guide and Checklist
All you need to know about reinstating employees, communicating new protocols and changes, prioritizing safety, and restructuring your workplace.
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The Essential Components of an Onboarding Checklist
Creating a new employee onboarding checklist? This article details what goes into a new hire onboarding checklist from day one and beyond.
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At what point does an hourly employee become eligible for benefits?
Find out when hourly employees are eligible for benefits
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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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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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When does a terminated employee begin their COBRA coverage?
It depends on a number of factors, including the employee’s termination date, and when they receive their notification for coverage. COBRA Coverage Timeline An employee who’s eligible for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) coverage must elect it within 60 days of their insurance termination date, or the date that the employee recieved their COBRA […]
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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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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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What to Say When Terminating 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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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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Which U.S. States Are Reopening? The Complete List of Open and Closed States
After weeks — even months — of shutdowns because of the coronavirus pandemic, the country is beginning to slowly reopen.
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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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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 to Stay Connected With Your Colleagues Remotely While Working From Home
Working from home is now a requirement for many. We have tips on how to stay connected and productive.
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Which U.S. States Are Reopening? The Complete List of Open and Closed States
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What Should Small Businesses Know About Data Security?
What is data security, and why should small businesses have policies for it?
Generation Z
Getting “Generation Me” Invested in Your Change Initiative
Narcissism is growing in today’s workforce, which can be challenging for organizations looking to remain responsive to change.
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How To Manage Employer Branding Through COVID-19
A branding expert gives 3 tips to help your business uplift its brand during COVID-19
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Employee Engagement Surveys During COVID-19
Feedback between employees and leaders should happen often, and there are many ways to give and receive it while working remotely.
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HSA Contribution Increases Announced for 2021
The IRS recently announced changes for HDHPs for 2021, along with more flexibility for other employee saving accounts.
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Reuters
U.S. will loan $50 billion to small businesses, defer taxes to fight coronavirus, Trump says
The United States will give individuals, and small and mid-sized businesses a three-month tax holiday to try to fight the economic impact of the novel coronavirus, President Donald Trump said Wednesday night.
USA Today
5 things small-business owners can do to respond to coronavirus fears
Worried about the coronavirus and how to keep it from affecting your small business? From a health standpoint, working in a small office may be one of the safest places you can be. There are fewer workers than in large businesses, and you’ll notice anyone who gets sick. From a financial standpoint, you want to keep business-as-usual going as much as you can.
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Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
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Coronavirus Checklist [2020]
An editable .docx template preloaded with tools and tips...
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Employee Retention Strategies [2020]
Staff retention strategies that work...
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Tips to Conserve Cash [2020]
A list of grants and federal aid available during COVID-19...
Current Affairs
The State of Flexible Work Arrangements
Get a first look at which flexible work arrangements are...