When you hire remote workers, you can get the exact skill set you need to get certain jobs done, regardless of where your employees are based. And if you allow your current onsite staff to telecommute, you give employees the ability to work at their own pace, while at the same time improving overall employee morale. […]
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Even the best employees have periods of time when they aren’t performing their strongest. When is it the best time to intervene, and how do you evaluate whether the issue is a sign of a downward trend, or if it is simply a blip in an otherwise solid work history? To find out, we asked entrepreneurs the following question:
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The United States is known (at least in the world of parents) as being a part of the Final Four. We’re not talking basketball. We’re talking about the final four countries in the world that have no mandated maternity leave: Suriname, Lesotho, Papua New Guinea, and, yes, the United States. Although maternity leave is not
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Time-tracking software has, in some ways, revolutionized productivity and workforce management. Thanks to automation and centralization, as well as intuitive, convenient employee interfaces, it’s now possible to get a more accurate, reliable read on how your employees are (or aren’t) spending their time. But is time tracking all it’s cracked up to be? Sure, there
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By Barend Raaff In the last year we’ve seen new advancements and applications in technology that have made the recruitment process easier. We’ve also seen work forces becoming more diverse, and remote work growing in popularity, changing the way recruiters fill open positions. But the recruitment process isn’t done advancing yet. In the future we can
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The economy is doing well, with unemployment hovering just above 4%. But there’s an obstacle keeping many business owners from taking advantage of the good times: a labor shortage making it hard to find qualified employees. In the most recent Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, 16% of small business owners cited hiring and retaining qualified
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Post sponsored by efile4Biz By Rick Roddis Since its inception, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has created great confusion for employers. The past year was particularly murky, due to a handful of attempts by GOP lawmakers to repeal the controversial legislation. Combine this with the recent tax-overhaul bill, and many employers have been left wondering,
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Post sponsored by HRdirect Smart Apps By Jaime Lizotte You’re a small business owner with limited resources. You’ve been comfortable using manual (paper) employee management tools for years and don’t feel the need to upgrade. You may think you’re fine, but the truth is, these antiquated processes may be hurting your business. Sometimes we forget that
Sponsored by HRdirect Smart Apps By Jaime Lizotte If your business employs workers who are not U.S. citizens, it’s important to make sure you are in compliance with federal law by maintaining accurate employment records. Completing the Form I-9 properly is the most important aspect of immigration compliance. When done correctly, your completed I-9 forms are
Sponsored by HRdirect Smart Apps By Jaime Lizotte Labor laws change all the time. Just when you think you understand the latest regulations, the federal government introduces something new. And don’t forget state and local changes. They also come you fast and furious, so it’s critical to stay on top of the latest rules to ensure
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