Human Resources
6 Ways to Retain Employees and Boost Your Bottom Line
While there is no way to accurately measure the exact financial cost of employee turnover, there is no doubt that it is both time-consuming and expensive. In addition, just the process of finding good employees…
Marijuana and Illegal Drugs in the Workplace
After reaching the lowest rates in three decades, positive drug tests among US workers are just under 5%. Yet according to almost all business leaders agree that drug testing is still needed and an essential…
How to Build a Strong and Supportive HR Department
It’s a fact of business life that people are an organization’s greatest asset. The whole cycle of recruiting the right personnel and creating an environment where they can give of their best for the benefit…
How to Hire the Right Team for Your Small Business
Finding and hiring the perfect team for your small business is no small task. Startups have to be careful about who they hire, since the potential risks are much higher than a mid sized company…
How Your HR Department Handles Workers’ Comp Claims
Workers’ compensation claims are more vital towards the contemporary economy than ever before, with many businesses of all shapes and sizes seeing a notable increase in the amount of claims they have to handle. Despite…
Wages vs. Perks: Millennial Startup Culture Meets Traditional Biz Practices
Hiring and retaining quality employees should be a core concern for any company. As the workforce shifts and unemployment drops, it’s especially important to consider both the wages and perks your business offers. Traditional business…
In-House HR & Payroll vs. Outsourcing: The Key Decision
Every business owner will have to decide at a certain stage of organizational growth whether to create and maintain an in-house HR and payroll department, or to delegate these services to an outsource provider. Why…
Why You Should Hire People Smarter Than You
Throughout today’s business world, a growing trend is developing where managers routinely reject applications from potential employees who they worry may be smarter than them. As a matter of fact, a growing number of managers…
Best Payroll Tools: Build a Smart HR Workflow
Looking for the best payroll tools for your small business? Or a stack of online payroll tools that work together seamlessly, so you can keep your attention where it belongs—on your growing business? In this…
Understanding the Challenges of Payroll in the US
Unlocking the United States’ business possibilities means first coming to grips with its payroll challenges… As the world’s most important business destination, the United States is also one of its most challenging administrative territories, with…