Business

Preparing As the Year Draws to a Close

As a small business owner, the end of the year means more than simply celebrating holidays – there is much more work to be done than shopping for gifts and spending time with loved ones. The last quarter of the year can be overwhelming and stressful for small business owners, so here are a few things you can begin doing now to make your transition into 2019 an easier...

Delaware Labor Law Posters

Labor law posters are required by federal and state laws. These posters tell employees about their legal rights regarding employment. If you have any number of employees in the state of Delaware, you are required to hang Delaware labor law posters in your business. It is your responsibility as an employer to hang the correct posters as well as to keep them up to date when statuses change or...

California Labor Law Posters

Being an employer is rewarding but difficult. A number of rules and regulations apply to you and you have to do what you must to ensure you remain in compliance. Included in your list of obligations are California Labor Law Posters. In the state of California, the Department of Industrial Relations requires that all businesses with employees post several labor law posters that cover important topics, including health &...

Accounting for Vacation Pay

What you need to know about implementing a vacation policy for your business. Believe it or not, there are currently no laws in the United States that require employers to offer vacation time (paid or unpaid) to their workers. The U.S. is one of the few nations in which the government does not regulate private work sector benefits. But the story changes once an organization is ready to implement...

Streamline HR Onboarding Processes with New Precise HR App

Recruiting new employees is a vital yet long and administratively intense process. From posting job descriptions to multiple platforms, collecting and reviewing applications, conducting interviews and sifting through candidates, the new hire process often keeps you and your team busy for weeks. Once you have nailed down the perfect candidate, enter the process of paperwork. Drafting, filling out and storing loads of paperwork every time you hire a new...

5 Ways Outsourcing and Automation Can Improve Your Business

Are You Prepared to Compete in the 21st Century? Efficiency and specialization are the names of the game in the 21st-century economy, and outsourcing and automation are two of the biggest driving forces behind this revolution. Is your company taking advantage of its biggest opportunities for improvement? Here are 5 outsourcing and automation methods most organizations could be benefiting from. 1. Customer support. Offering personal support is crucial — which...

4 Reasons You Should Not Handle Payroll Alone

A risk not worth taking. Payroll is a vital part of your business but handling it all by yourself could cost you more than you may expect. Here are some of the biggest reasons you should not process payroll solo. Payroll Rules in Different States If you have multiple locations across state lines, you may find yourself facing an in-house nightmare when it comes to payroll rules and trying...

5 Ways to Simplify Your Small Business Payroll

Eliminate payroll headaches with these tips. Small business owners sometimes struggle with their employees’ payroll. Getting payroll figures worked out and delivering paychecks each pay period is important for your business. Payroll processing is often complex and time consuming for small businesses. To make it less difficult to manage, we have created a few steps to simplify the process. 1. Simplify your policy. Take time to look over your...

Salary vs. Hourly Employees – How should you pay your hired help?

The decision on how to pay your employees can be hard. You not only have to decide how much you will pay them but you must decide whether you will pay them on an hourly or salaried basis. Laws and benefits exist for both ends of the spectrum that you should take into consideration when deciding. Pros and Cons of Paying Salary Wages A benefit of paying employees a...

A Quick Age Discrimination Q&A For HR Managers: 3 Facts Every Employer Should Know

Understanding applicable laws and regulations is crucial for employers who want to avoid making HR mistakes. This is especially true in respects to discrimination laws, as failure to comply can be quite costly in terms of fines, lawsuits, and public perception of your organization. Below are three important (and often misunderstood) questions about age discrimination regulation in the US. Question: Who is Protected by Age Discrimination Laws? Answer: The...