Hiring

Hiring in the Age of COVID-19

Keeping new employees motivated while working from home. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way that many businesses operate. Rather than face a shutdown due to being deemed “non-essential,” many companies gave their employees the option to work from home. Now that weeks have passed and an increase in positive cases exists, returning to the physical workforce isn’t a possibility for most Americans. You may even need additional staff...

3 Things Employers Should Know About Form W-4

3 Things Employers Should Know About Form W-4  Tax season is lingering ahead. Unless you have been reading up regularly, you probably have a few questions about the latest federal tax legislation and what it means for you personally as well as your business and employees, including questions about Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. Below are a few questions our readers have asked that we would like to...

Should You Hire Temporary Help?

You are working hard to keep your business propelling forward. Hiring, interviewing, and recruiting top talent sometimes gets put off, which is where hiring temporary talent may benefit you. Perhaps an increased workload has come about and you want to test the waters to determine whether you can justify filling a permanent employee position. Or perhaps the job or new client you need additional hands to take on may...

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...

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...

Out of State Employees and Reciprocal Agreements

What are reciprocal agreements and when do you need them? States have their own withholding requirements (unlike federal withholding which is the same for employers across the board), including for employees who work and live in different states. Some states require reciprocal agreements for such employees. What is a Reciprocal Agreement? A reciprocal agreement is an arrangement that exists when two states agree that an employee can work in...

4 Hiring Mistakes Small Businesses Commit

Are You Building Your Team Effectively? The employees you hired today will determine your success tomorrow. Here are a few suggestions from Precise Payroll, based on our experience as an HR firm. 1. Not conducting pre-employment screenings. This can hurt your company in a number of ways. For example, it could cause you to hire someone who doesn’t have experience that they claim to have. (Studies have shown that...

A Seven Point Checklist for HR compliance

Is Your Organization Playing by the Rules? Avoid fines and optimize your team’s productivity by following the legally established norms of employer/employee relations. Here is a step-by-step guide to doing just that: 1. Get Registered with both the IRS and your state/local revenue agencies to enable payments of your payroll taxes. Which brings us to our next point… 2. Withhold taxes accurately. After all, under-withholding could leave you in...

The 3 Most Common HR Mistakes

And How to Avoid Committing Them Yourself Leading a professional team in a way that is conducive to productivity and legally compliant can be more challenging than it sounds. Here are three frequent pitfalls that you should keep in mind: #1: Not Documenting Performance of Existing Employees. Even in a small company where you know every employee personally, conducting formal performance reviews on a consistent basis is very important....

Do You Need to Reevaluate Your Onboarding Process?

Watch for these signs that your onboarding process needs a makeover. A good onboarding process is crucial for turning your candidates into productive workers. Many companies use outdated materials and rush through the process to get new employees right to work. However, carefully planned and thorough onboarding can actually add value to a company by enabling new employees to start out with ample experience before hitting the work floor...