7 Tips for Handling Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
The modern workplace is a dynamic ecosystem, filled with diverse individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and styles of working. With such diversity comes the potential for conflicts. Whether you’re a small business owner without an HR department or you’re a Human Resources professional, handling conflict resolution effectively and constructively is a key aspect of maintaining… Continue reading 7 Tips for Handling Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Key Differences between FLSA Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is an important piece of labor legislation designed to protect the rights of employees and ensure fair treatment throughout the workplace. Employees and employers must be aware of what their FLSA classification is. An employee is either FLSA exempt and FLSA non-exempt. So how do you know the classification… Continue reading Key Differences between FLSA Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
Importance of a Good PTO Policy
Paid time off (PTO) is an critical part of your company’s overall benefits package… if you have a good policy. It is an essential component of a comprehensive employee benefits package, and demonstrates to your employees that you value their work-life balance and well-being. A well-designed and planned PTO policy will also help attract and… Continue reading Importance of a Good PTO Policy
What Is The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and Its Benefits?
It’s tax filing season, and our clients are working hard to close out their 2022 filings. However, there’s a potentially huge payroll tax credit some businesses are missing – and we want to make sure that doesn’t happen to any of our clients! That tax credit is called the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). If you… Continue reading What Is The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and Its Benefits?
Vacation Time is a Benefit, Bonus, and Boost for your Team
Vacation time can be a polarizing subject for employers. Employers are always reticent to pay for someone to not do their job. Employees, on the other hand, quite enjoy having the time off when it doesn’t impact their salary. However, we suggest reframing how you think about vacation time and PTO. Instead of thinking of… Continue reading Vacation Time is a Benefit, Bonus, and Boost for your Team
How are Bonuses Taxed?
Bonuses are a popular way to increase employee loyalty and reward a year’s worth of “jobs well done”. However… as far as payroll goes, they are often misunderstood. With those holiday bonuses on the way, let’s cover one of the most common end-of-year payroll questions: how are bonuses taxed? It’s an oft-repeated question, especially at… Continue reading How are Bonuses Taxed?
When To Outsource Your Small Business Payroll
Let’s face it: for a small business, payroll management can be the most stressful task in your month-to-month operations. There’s so much minutiae, so much paperwork, and so many rules & regulations. It can be incredibly time consuming, but you absolutely cannot take any shortcuts… the stakes are far too high. If you make a… Continue reading When To Outsource Your Small Business Payroll
Remote Onboarding in the Modern Age
There’s something to be said for starting off on the right foot, and if your onboarding process is antiquated, cumbersome or not representative of your company’s capabilities and culture, it can send the wrong message from the get-go. A well-defined but flexible onboarding process can be the difference between a new star employee and having… Continue reading Remote Onboarding in the Modern Age
Small Business Payroll Specialist
For many small businesses, payroll can be one of the most challenging tasks you take on – and the one you’re least happy about dealing with month-in and month-out. After all: payroll is complex, confusing, the rules change frequently, and a mistake can cost you or your employees money… literally. However, you have options… and… Continue reading Small Business Payroll Specialist
Employment Record Retention: What Are the Federal Laws?
An important question to ask yourself when dealing with employment (and really any business-related paperwork) is how long are you required to keep the records? Unfortunately when it comes to record retention, there is a myriad of answers and a multitude of regulations for different scenarios. We’ve summarized the most common federal laws that relate… Continue reading Employment Record Retention: What Are the Federal Laws?