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Welcome to the Small Business Weekly Rundown. Each week, we bring you stories and trends that impact small business owners and their workforce...
Find out ways to use (not lose!) your flexible spending account money.
Employers and employees can find a way to agree on return-to-work issues and policies. Here’s how...
EAPs can support your employees and boost productivity. Here’s what you need to know.
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.
This guide breaks down the different types of employment so you don't get caught out of compliance
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.
Feedback is an important tool for organizations. Here’s how HR leaders can foster and maintain a strong employee feedback system at their companies.
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?
When it comes to a paycheck, the less miscommunication the better. Here's how to calculate gross to net pay-- and why it matters.
Learn about the characteristic differences of each generation in the workplace.
A new hire will cost more than their base salary — you’ll also have to factor in expenses for benefits, recruitment, and training.
The primary difference in status between exempt and non-exempt employees is their eligibility for overtime.
It may be tempting to deny vacation time to employees who give their notice to avoid being in a bind, but is it legal?
All your questions about maternity leave answered, plus learn how a supportive policy boosts productivity, helps retention and increases company loyalty.
Find out when hourly employees are eligible for benefits
When designing a paid time off policy or managing PTO requests, take this list of 2021 federal holidays into account
What happens if you fail to complete your ACA filing in 2019? Don't wait to find out-- here's how to tackle your filings for the Affordable Care Act.
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.
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.
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
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.?
Ready to reopen for business? We crafted sample memos to send to employees and customers announcing your return.
If you're in HR, use this email template to communicate to your staff regarding coronavirus and flu prevention
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We only have 4 workers but there families are suffering because I have no w...
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We've all heard it — The Great Resignation is affecting medium to small businesses across the U.S. this summer. How can you protect your organization against losing your best employees?
When you are in the process of hiring a candidate, it’s important to consider whether you want to conduct a background check.
New hire reporting is mandatory for all employers. Here’s how to do the process properly.
We surveyed more than 700 HR managers, small business owners, and employees who pivoted to remote work during the pandemic to get their opinions about returning to the office.
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Companies large and small are planning a full return to office in 2022. Here’s a month-by-month checklist to get your company ready.
EAPs can support your employees and boost productivity. Here’s what you need to know.
Find out ways to use (not lose!) your flexible spending account money.
New hire reporting is mandatory for all employers. Here’s how to do the process properly.
News from around the web
Only 360,000 people filed new unemployment claims, a new low since the pandemic started. Despite this drop in new claims, businesses continue to struggle to fill open vacancies.
It’s worth noting that the number of people filing for unemployment benefits is still double what it was prior to the start of the pandemic.
The results of a new survey indicate that small businesses that did not allow remote work before the pandemic are less likely to allow it as the pandemic winds down. The data shows that 39% of small businesses will require all employees to return to on-site work once the pandemic is over.
Unlike their older colleagues, Generation Z workers might not be so keen on working from home after all. A new poll found that 40% of college students and recent graduates would prefer complete in-person work, and 39% would prefer a hybrid workplace that would allow them to come into the office a few days a week.
Overwhelmingly, these young people report that they want the community and social aspects that the office provides and prefer in-person feedback from supervisors.
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., has gained wider visibility in the past year. Listen in on a real conversation about how small business leaders can acknowledge and celebrate the holiday, even if they haven’t in the past.
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