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What Is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
By Skye Schooley | February 15, 2024
This guide explains what FSAs are and how they work, as well as what employers should know about offering these benefits to their employees.
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How to Terminate an Employee Remotely
By Jane Genova | January 30, 2024
Terminating a remote employee involves preparation, the actual termination and a post-firing follow-up. Learn what's involved in firing a remote employee.
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Exempt vs. Nonexempt: What Is the Difference?
By Skye Schooley | January 24, 2024
Employers must designate employees as exempt or nonexempt. Learn the differences between exempt and nonexempt workers and how to classify them correctly.
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Salary vs. Hourly: What’s Better for Your Business?
By Ada Rannels | January 24, 2024
Learn the differences between hourly and salaried employees – and how to determine which compensation model is right for your business.
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Hiring? Avoid These 7 Common Mistakes
By Sammi Caramela | January 19, 2024
Hiring new talent is complex and involves various factors. Avoid these common mistakes that can cost you time and money.
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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: Which Should You Hire For?
By Patrick Proctor | January 19, 2024
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.
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Understanding Generation Z in the Workplace
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024
Generation Z is an increasingly large part of the workforce. Learn how to attract and retain Gen Z employees.
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10 Ways to Improve Employee Well-Being and Happiness
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024
Having the power to make their own decisions is essential for employees.
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Which Holidays Should Your Business Offer Paid Time Off for?
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 17, 2024
Many companies offer employees paid holidays. Which holidays should you choose, and how does it work?
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How to Recruit Great Employees in a Tough Labor Market
By Ross Mudrick | January 17, 2024
To compete for employees when the unemployment rate is low, focus on salary and hiring transparency, finding untapped talent, and offering the benefits that employees value most.
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Hiring and Retention Has Never Been More Difficult
By Sammi Caramela | January 17, 2024
Hiring and retention are top challenges for small business owners. Learn why employees are leaving and how your business can recruit and retain candidates.
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Federal and State Minimum Wage Laws
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024
Learn how federal, state and local minimum wage laws impact your small business and how you can ensure that you’re paying employees appropriately.
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What Does Poor Onboarding Really Do to Your Team?
By Casey Conway | January 16, 2024
The effects of poor onboarding can be far-reaching. See the consequences to watch for and get best practices for a successful onboarding experience.
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Study Finds Gen Z Workers Expect Fair Pay, Diversity and More
By Max Freedman | January 12, 2024
As Gen Z enters the workforce, a new study finds they want diversity, wellness programs, fair pay, and more. Learn more about what Gen Z expects.
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How Your Team Can Benefit From Work Management
By Max Freedman | January 11, 2024
Work management introduces reusable workflows for completing tasks. Learn the benefits of these platforms and the best work management software.
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Is Subconscious Bias Affecting Your Hiring Decisions?
By Sammi Caramela | January 11, 2024
Subconscious biases can negatively impact your business's hiring process. Learn how to identify and remove subconscious bias from your hiring process.
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Requirements for Keeping Paycheck Records
By Skye Schooley | January 04, 2024
This guide explains what paycheck records are and the requirements business owners face when it comes to maintaining archives.
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6 Performance Review Tips For Writing A Better Self Evaluation
By Sean Peek | January 03, 2024
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.
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Features and Tools in Project Management Systems
By Simone Johnson | December 20, 2023
Discover how project management software works and which of its tools and features could be best for your business.
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What’s the Difference Between a PEO and an Employer of Record?
By Max Freedman | December 20, 2023
Companies looking to outsource their HR can choose a PEO or an EOR. Read on to learn more about how these two models work and the differences between them.
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How to Offer Health Insurance to Your Employees
By Adam Uzialko | December 06, 2023
Learn how to find the right group health insurance plan for your compensation plan and enroll your employees in it.
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Telecommuting: Should Your Company Make It Permanent?
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 05, 2023
Remote work grew in popularity during the pandemic and has become commonplace in business. Learn how to decide if your firm should make telecommuting permanent.
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10 Ways to Boost Company Morale
By Skye Schooley | December 05, 2023
Many businesses suffer from low employee morale and burned-out workers. Learn several strategies that can boost employee satisfaction and company morale.
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Business Health Insurance Requirements for 2024-2025
By Patrick Proctor | December 05, 2023
Health insurance is a key benefit to offer employees. Here is what to know when deciding whether to provide it.
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How to Announce an Employee Is Leaving
By Max Freedman | December 04, 2023
If an employee leaves your company, send an email announcing the news. Here is what to include in the email to help you get started.
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Most Employees Don’t Use Their PTO: Why That’s Bad and How to Change It
By Rebecca Neubauer | November 20, 2023
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.
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Contract Workers vs. Employees: What Your Business Needs to Know
By Jennifer Post | November 20, 2023
Learn why you might need to hire both employees and contractors – and how to classify them.
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Outsourcing the HR Function: How and When to Outsource Human Resources to a Third Party
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2023
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.
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Hiring Full-Time vs. Part-Time Employees
By Shayna Waltower | November 20, 2023
This guide can help you determine whether you should hire full- or part-time employees.
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W-9 vs. 1099: What’s the Difference?
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2023
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.