One of the biggest goals of any small business owner is to hire talented, motivated employees and, perhaps even more importantly, keep them on board as the business grows. So, whether it’s one employee leaving – or it feels like a revolving door of employees these days – there are some strategies that can help […]
Multi-generational workforces can be a challenge for even the most seasoned small business owner. It’s not easy to welcome new employees who may be several decades younger than other employees. Boomers are workers born from the mid-1940s to 1960s; Millennials are workers born between 1981 and 1996 and after 1997 is a member of Gen […]
Politicians love to extol the virtues of low unemployment rates – largely because it means that folks are pouring money back into the economy and thus contributing to a healthier national financial outlook – but is low unemployment a negative for human resource professionals? Well, if you ask any HR pro looking to fill a […]
Whether you’re selecting a place for dinner, buying a car, seeking a new dentist, or simply just in the mood to try out a recipe for a favorite dish, one of your first instincts is to scour reviews and see what others have thought of their experience. Similarly, there is a review site for potential […]
One of the main chores any small business owner faces is the mountain of paperwork that goes with human resources functions. From payroll and compliance reporting, the benefits selection process, timekeeping and workplace safety. We are adding a section to our A-Z guide about HR forms, including what they are, why they are important, and why […]
It may seem odd for a human resource executive to drive the charge to outsource employee benefit management services to a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), but when the value of working together outweighs going at it alone, there really isn’t much of a business case against it. There are numerous ways a PEO can support existing […]
As a human resource professional, you dedicate so much of your time finding the perfect person for a position. Once you hire them, how much time are you dedicating to keeping them in their role or growing them within the company? Losing employees is costly to any business. The general study response is to look […]
One of the terms that HR folks love to throw around is that of the concept of “work-life balance.” But what exactly does it mean and, more importantly, how can a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) help you make it a reality for your employees? The good news is that there isn’t just one definition of what […]
Recent updates to equal pay and salary history legislation are presenting new challenges for business owners looking to establish competitive compensation packages or even interview potential employees. The new laws, which are very specific and carry steep penalties for mistakes, are still emerging in many markets and are somewhat nebulous even in those where they […]
Immigration reform was a hot-button issue long before President Donald Trump stepped foot in the White House. In fact, every president of our time has vowed to tackle – and ultimately solve – the issue and yet not a single one has been able to usher in a solution that is clear, fair and ultimately […]
