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Employee Perks: Which Will Stay or Go After COVID?
As the pandemic continues, businesses must prioritize which perks they will continue to offer employees.
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SMB News Weekly Rundown
Welcome to the Small Business Weekly Rundown. Each week, we bring you stories and trends that impact small business owners and their workforce...
How to Tell if Permanent Work From Home Is Right for Your Company
Although remote work is now the new norm, both employers and employees often have strong opinions for or against it...
Employee Resource Groups: What They Are and How to Get Started
If you want to better connect with your employees’ needs, consider offering Employee Resource Groups...
Your Guide to Compensation Benchmarking
What is compensation benchmarking, and how can it help keep my employees happy?
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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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Everything You Need to Know About Third-Party Sick Pay
Employees who lose wages as a result of illness or a nonwork-related accident are eligible to receive disability payments, also known as third-party sick pay. This coverage is typically part of an employee’s benefits package as a way for employees who get sick, injured, or are temporarily disabled to receive compensation while out of work. […]
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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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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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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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Biden's Plan to Increase the Federal Minimum Wage
Joe Biden believes increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 is long overdue.
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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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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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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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Biden's Plan to Increase the Federal Minimum Wage
Joe Biden believes increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 is long overdue.
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What is tax form 5498-SA?
While IRS form 1099-SA tracks disbursements from Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Medical Savings Accounts (MSA), form5498-SAtracks contributions to those same accounts. This is an informational form only and doesn’t need to be filed with your income tax return. Completing Form 5498-SA You are only responsible for completing form 5498-SA if you’re the custodian of […]
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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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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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Understanding 2020 US Federal Minimum Wage Laws
Federal minimum wage is set at $7.25, but many states, counties, and cities have their own mandates
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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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Decoding Your W2 Forms with a Payroll Expert | Part 1: Boxes 1 through 9
Personal taxes are intimidating, which is why we're doing our best to simplify the parts that matter most. It’s good to understand how your paychecks are reflected in your W2, so in this two-part series, we’re going to take an in-depth look at the information on W2 forms.
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President Joe Biden’s plan to expand pandemic relief for paid leave
As part of his $1.9 trillion economic agenda, President Joe Biden has proposed extending the paid leave benefits that expired in December of last year.
Under President Biden’s proposal, American workers would be eligible to take more than 3 months off from work for pandemic-related health reasons. The proposal would allow the following workers to receive their full pay, up to $1400 per week, for 14 weeks or longer, depending on the situation:
- Sick with COVID-19 symptoms
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New single-page application for PPP loan forgiveness
The SBA released a new single-page application for PPP loan forgiveness for businesses holding loans worth $150,000 or less. The application is designed to make it easier for struggling SMBs to convert their loan into a grant if they’ve met the program’s requirements.
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86% of people who moved during the pandemic didn’t cross state lines
The pandemic and new WFH flexibility may have spurred people to relocate, yet research shows nearly 86% of people who moved didn’t cross state lines.
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