Human Resources
How to Build a Dream Team (in Business)
Raise your hand if you’re still stunned by how the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their second NBA championship—I know I am! The more I reflect back on these games, the more I realize that so much of success is based on a strong, steadfast team. Whether playing in a basketball…
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How to Manage Remote Employees
Many companies offer work-from-home or telecommuting options. While there are many pros and cons to consider whenever you’re thinking about offering this option to your employees, one of the things you’ll need to plan out is how you will communicate with and manage these employees. The ADP Blog Team shares some tips for making this…
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Green Heart Construction: Hiring and Retaining Employees
Pat Sullivan, co-owner of Atlanta’s Green Heart Construction discusses his strategy to find, hire and retain skilled employees in this 3 minute video. Pat has always placed an emphasis on attitude over aptitude when it comes to hiring. He says, “I feel like we can train someone to do a job if they are a…
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Watch Out! Common Payroll Errors
Avoiding payroll errors is important for protecting your business, and properly taking care of your employees. The ADP Blog Team recently worked out five common payroll errors, and steps you can take to avoid them, including proper employee classification, overtime calculation, training hours, and required functions. Read the full article at http://bit.ly/2slJRvx This blog does…
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Why You Need Performance Reviews
Do you really need to do that annual performance review with your employees? After all, it can be kind of a hassle, right? Well, there are some very important reasons that these kind of reviews are beneficial to you and your employees, because they provide the feedback that will improve performance and productivity. The ADP…
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Consultant’s Corner: Regulations for Teenage Workers
Q. What is the minimum legal age for a home care worker performing non-medical tasks in Illinois? My understanding is that as long as the environment is not hazardous, 16 or older is a legal age for teenage workers. We have provided labor law reference information below for your consideration; however, since your GSB general…
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Mastering the Exit Interview
Why do your employees leave your business? Knowing the answers to that question will help you in many ways, including being able to accurately advertise open positions, identify proper candidates for job positions, help employees succeed in their roles, and, ultimately, grow your business! In this article, learn 5 questions that will help make your…
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Starting an Internship Program
Setting up an internship program isn’t necessarily too difficult, even for a small business, but is it something that will actually benefit you? The question of whether you can do it is quite different from whether you should. The ADP Blog Team is here to walk you through the steps of figuring out whether an…
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Got Payroll Questions?
Handling all your payroll requirements correctly is vitally important for any business. So when you have a question about payroll, you need to have an answer. The ADP Blog Team put together discussions on several common payroll questions, including exempt and non-exempt employees, time tracking, and more. Read the full article at http://bit.ly/2qTOwRh This blog…
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Consultant’s Corner: Break Policy and Video Surveillance
Question: We are having a lot of difficulty with employees taking multiple smoke breaks during the day and just generally wasting time. What are some typical policies regarding employee smoking breaks? Also, what are the legal implications of installing on-site video cameras to monitor our business? There are steps you can take to help limit…
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