Posts Tagged ‘Human Resources’
Immigration Regulations Loom as a Major Challenge for Small Businesses in 2019
Immigration policy is front and center as one of our nation’s most challenging and controversial policy debates for 2019. With the continuing swirl of discussion on the topic, it can be difficult to determine the potential impact of policy changes, not only for people, but also for the U.S. economy. When you look beyond the…
Read MoreBig Data is Coming to an HR Department Near You
Hiring is mainly affected by information technology. Previously, recruiters relied on printed publications and reviews to fill vacancies. Now, HR personnel can’t post jobs to multiple locations or contact millions of people and prepare new recruits without good information technology. Using electronic recruitment tools, recruiters can publish job openings in one place and track thousands…
Read MoreHow 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 of the business and themselves depends largely on effective HR (Human Resources). A strong and supportive HR department will help…
Read MoreHow 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 the fact that effectively managing workers’ comp claims is a fundamental aspect of business success, many entrepreneurs and business managers…
Read MoreIn-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 is this question even important in the first place? An effective HR department ensures the hiring of employees that are…
Read MoreBest 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 article, you’ll learn: 4 things you need to think about when choosing your online payroll tools The 4 tasks your…
Read MoreHuman Resource Management for Newbies (A Mini Guide)
As a small business owner, you may not have an HR department. That’s not a problem, per se… But it does mean you occasionally need to wear the HR manager hat—among the many others you already wear. With that in mind, let’s review the basics of human resource management—simplified so even an HR newbie can…
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts of Interviewing
Hiring your first employees can be a daunting task for any small business owners. 63% of recruiters find it difficult to find suitable candidates for their company’s open positions, and small business often struggle to compete for qualified candidates. The process of job hunting is changing, knowing what applicants expect can help you find the…
Read MoreHow Companies Can Help the Disadvantaged and Enable Diversity in the Workplace
When it comes to Americans shopping habits, Millennials are changing the game. Instead of valuing a good price above all else, like their parent’s generation, millennials want to buy from companies that share their values. Businesses big and small can attract these customers by showing good corporate citizenship and working to better the standard of…
Read More9 Modern HR Policies to Boost Your Company Culture
In an increasingly competitive job market, sometimes the only thing that differentiates your firm is the company culture. Candidates know this, and rather than just settling for a job where they turn up each day and get paid for it at the end of the month, they’re grilling potential workplaces about the other benefits that…
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