Human Resources
Stay in Compliance with FLSA Requirements
All businesses must stay in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has introduced a lot of changes that have impacted how employees are working. To help you keep up with what is required, the Department of Labor has issued guidance focused on issues like teleworking. Learn more about…
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Answers to Common Questions About Face Masks in the Workplace
In the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the issue of masks and other face coverings has been a prominent topic, as both governments and businesses decide whether to implement public mask mandates. If your state or local government requires masks, what are your responsibilities as an employer? And if your state and local governments do not require…
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Developing Entrepreneurial Employees
In any business, the people we hire make a huge difference. The right people in the right spots at the right time can push you to new heights, while a bad hire can set you back. A great asset as you organize your business for growth is building around entrepreneurial employees. Now, you might be…
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Be Proactive to Drive Growth
Keeping your business moving in the right direction is a challenging task in the current economic environment, but it can be done with a proactive approach. Deloitte recently offered three specific items that should be a part of every business’s strategy these days, including how to drive operational improvements and a plan for recovery. Learn…
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The Science of Motivation
Were you aware of the historical links between HR and the U.S. military? The armed services have been a key contributor to the science that goes into organizational psychology, helping to align specific individuals into different roles and maximizing their effectiveness. And while the original links may be history, there are still important lessons you…
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Benefits Administration in a Pandemic
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has made business much more complicated than ever before. It’s impacted everything from sales and delivery to communication and hiring. Benefits administration is no different. Business owners are encountering difficult situations with questions about leave, enrollment periods, and more. Read this Q&A for answers to some common questions for small business…
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Communicating During Benefits Season
With many businesses still operating remotely, communication is different than we’re used to. Especially as we enter benefits enrollment season, it is crucial that employers are careful to develop a plan to effectively reach all employees, providing information for their workers to understand the various programs and their options. Learn more about how to identify…
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Legislation and Regulation Updates
Business owners are responsible for keeping up with all kinds of regulations and laws that are constantly changing—and more so than ever during the Covid-19 pandemic, as new guidelines and programs are being put into place all the time. Our Eye on Washington series is a monthly look at all the relevant changes that impact…
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When Should You Pay Your Independent Contractors?
More and more people are participating in the workforce as independent contractors, either full time or on the side. One survey found that nearly 30 percent of Americans are part of the independent contractor labor force! But while it may seem obvious to you that contractors should be paid on time, there are actually some…
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Preparing for 2020 Year End Reporting
So many things have already happened in 2020, and we still have more than 4 months to go. But it’s not too early to look ahead to your year-end reporting, especially since there will be some substantial changes compared to past years. Due to federal legislation associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, state changes, new IRS…
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