Human Resources
After the Millennials: Here Comes Generation Z
The Millennial Generation has been the subject of countless articles and studies, describing their workplace habits, life progression, consumer choices, and more. And now the workplace is getting ready to welcome the next generation: Generation Z. Authors David and Jonah Stillman define Generation Z as Americans born after 1995, and they’ve begun cataloguing some of…
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The Benefits Employees Want
Employees and candidates aren’t just looking at salary and wage numbers. They’re considering the broad array of benefits that you’re offering. It’s important to offer benefits that appeal to the kind of people you’re looking to hire, while not wasting your resources on offering benefits that your employees don’t have any interest in. The ADP…
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Small Biz Stories: Who and When to Hire
The hiring process, knowing who to hire and when to hire, is different for every business. Simms Jenkins of BrightWave Marketing says that while experience has helped him get better at identifying who to hire, knowing when to hire someone is still one of the biggest challenges he faces. For some businesses, the question of…
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Consultant’s Corner: Considerations for Engaging Independent Contractors
Q. What is the best way to do payment deduction for 1099 workers for things like equipment, insurance, and other services on an ongoing basis? We do not know the details of your business arrangements with these workers or the precise expenses you want to deduct from their compensation, but payroll type deductions from the…
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How to Handle Wage Garnishment
Around 7 percent of employees had their wages garnished at some point between 2011 and 2013, and depending on a business’s industry, between 23 and 50 percent of companies have had to garnish the wages of an employee. This may seem like a simple process, and it may not come up frequently, but it is…
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Get Rid of the Clutter! Benefits of a Tidy Workplace
It may seem like a small thing, but a neat desk or room can have a big impact on you and your business. Taking the extra time to keep things organized can improve productivity, reduce stress, and improve your image, among other professional benefits. The ADP Blog Team has looked at these and other advantages…
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Consultant’s Corner: Paying Employees for Training Activities
Q. Do I have to pay employees when I require them to do training activities after hours (e.g., attend seminars, watch videos, study for tests) if it results in a promotion and pay raise after completing the training? We have provided labor law information and general business comments below for your consideration; however, since your…
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Learn How to Measure the Right Numbers in Your Business
What numbers are you measuring in your business? If the only number you’re watching is your bottom line, you might want to start looking at some other more underlying bits of data, too. The ADP Blog Team has some suggestions, including data about your customers, your solvency, marketing costs, overhead, and more. Read the full…
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How to Conduct More Effective Interviews
When you’re ready to hire a new employee, it’s important to find the best employee who will fit in with your organization and meet your company’s needs. The interview is one of the most important steps to really get to know an applicant. To help you conduct more successful interviews, the ADB Blog team has…
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Consultant’s Corner: Transitioning to a Commission Pay Structure
Question: How do I go about hiring a sales team to work on commission instead of salary? Is it legal for me to have a person working for me that gets paid nothing? Minimum Wage Regulations The following information from the Department of Labor indicates that outside sales jobs are not subject to minimum wage…
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