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Employers that work with independent contractors must understand how to use two tax-related forms: Form W-9 and Form 1099. Here's what you need to know.

Hiring and retention are top challenges for small business owners. Learn why employees are leaving and how your business can recruit and retain candidates.

Outsourcing HR has its pros and cons. Learn how and when to outsource human resources to a third party and what functions HR outsourcing provides.

Will your new hire be driving on the job? Check their motor vehicle record (MVR) report before you let them get in the car.

The first days and weeks on the job are important for new hires. Learn how to ensure a positive experience while gathering valuable onboarding data.

FSAs let employees set aside pretax income for qualified medical expenses. However, you lose what you don't spend. Learn how to reduce losses in your FSA.

There are differences between taxable and nontaxable fringe benefits. Learn how your business can create a great benefits plan for your company.

This guide explains what FSAs are and how they work, as well as what employers should know about offering these benefits to their employees.

Employees use sick leave to recover from illness and other reasons. Learn how sick leave works, what your obligations are and how to track and manage it.

Performance reviews explain what is and isn't working and keep employees and staff on the same page. Learn how to conduct an effective performance review.

Depending on the circumstances, you may need to do background checks on job candidates. Learn when background checks are warranted and how to conduct them.

Wondering which personalities are right for your business? Focus on these personality types when hiring new employees.

Discover how project management software works and which of its tools and features could be best for your business.

Thousands of companies are now telecommuting, but should it be permanent for your business?

A strong and employee-first company culture helps businesses attract and retain employees. Culture is as important as salary, if not more so.

Independent contractors differ from full- and part-time employees in important ways. Learn how to determine whether to hire an independent contractor.

Hard skills and soft skills are both important to an employee’s success with a company, so it’s important to evaluate a job candidate on both.

Discover the differences between FSAs, HRAs and HSAs to determine which is best for your business.

Customer service programs help you better serve consumers. See the most effective solutions, including Freshdesk, Zendesk and Hootsuite's Sparkcentral.

Many employers offer paid time off, but employees often don't take the allotted time. Learn why not taking PTO can hurt your team and your business.

Having the power to make their own decisions is essential for employees.

This guide can help you determine whether you should hire full- or part-time employees.

Find out how several major brands are implementing diversity and inclusion in their culture and daily operations.

The effects of poor onboarding can be far-reaching. See the consequences to watch for and get best practices for a successful onboarding experience.

PEOs and insurance brokers can help your business offer health insurance benefits to employees. Find out which option is right for you.

Employee referrals will streamline and improve your business’s hiring process. Here is what you need to know to create a great program.

While some companies prefer internal hires, there are pros and cons to using an internal or external candidate pool for open positions.

Many companies offer employees paid holidays. Which holidays should you choose, and how does it work?

Here's what you should know if you're considering using a staffing agency for your business, including the cost, advantages and misconceptions.

Are you considering hiring exempt employees? Here's what you need to know.