Identifying and Leveraging Employee Strengths

Businesses that find ways to maximize the strengths of their employees have a big advantage, with studies showing a substantial increase in sales, profit, and safety. By properly identifying and then nurturing employee strengths, businesses can benefit their bottom line. The HR Solutions Blog Team at ADP shares tips for spotting the most valuable employee…

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The Power of the Perk

Creative perks are a powerful way to attract talented employees to work for your company—and motivate them to be the most productive employees possible. The HR Solutions Blog Team at ADP looked at several different perks that small businesses might implement, such as training seminars, paid time off, and leadership development, to help with hiring,…

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Job Offers

Identifying the right candidate is not the end of the hiring process. The job offer puts the ball back in the applicant’s court, with the control to accept or reject the employment opportunity. The HR Solutions Blog Team has put together a list of the do’s and don’ts of the job offer, to help small…

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NOWaccount Available on the Intuit App Center

Our partners at NOWaccount is now integrated with Intuit QuickBooks, and the new NOWaccount App for QuickBooks Online is live at Apps.com for anyone using QuickBooks. In addition to getting their app integrated and available, NOWaccount is also a contender in Intuit’s $100,000 Small Business App Showdown, a contest to determine the best new apps…

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Paid Vacations: A Guide for Small Businesses

While employers are not required to provide employees with paid vacations, most offer at least some vacation time. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 90 percent of full-time employees receive this benefit. Here are some considerations for offering paid vacations: Why? Pros. Offering paid vacations can help you demonstrate…

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HR Issues You Can’t Afford to Overlook Today

In 2015, the number of wage and hour cases filed at the federal level hit an all-time high. With the Department of Labor’s proposed changes to overtime rules, recent guidance on independent contractor status, and increased government enforcement, it can be especially difficult for small businesses to stay in compliance. In this 30 minute presentation,…

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Time & Attendance Management

Research highlights the benefits of automating time and attendance: increased efficiency, reduced labor costs, and enhanced employee engagement. Is your business keeping pace when it comes to managing your people? Learn more from ADP, and learn how you can get two months free HR and payroll service at www.gosmallbiz.com/adp. This blog does not provide legal,…

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How Will the US Housing Market Be Affected by Brexit?

Let me first start by saying, “I have no clue.” Well, maybe SOME clue, but again, I’m about as good at predicting the future as you are. That being said, there are several indications that property values in the United States and the housing market overall will see a slight uptick, if not an all-out…

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The NLRA: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You!

Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) gives both unionized and non-unionized employees the right to act together to try to improve their pay and working conditions. These protections are known as “protected concerted activity.” In recent years, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the agency that enforces the NLRA, has decided a…

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