Although significant holiday changes don’t occur frequently, employers who offer paid time off (PTO) and follow the federal holidays must stay on top of legal holiday additions. You’ll need to: Update your holiday and PTO policy. Be aware of how holidays affect payroll and processing direct deposits. Keep up with your state’s legal holiday requirements.… Read More »
Business is booming, revenue is rising, and clients are happy. But with significant growth comes new challenges and responsibilities, including human resources. HR only becomes more complicated as your business grows. After all, more employees can lead to increased risk without the proper documentation, policies, and processes. It can also take a toll on your… Read More »
As your small business grows, one of your primary concerns is how you can continue providing the support and resources for your people. This can become challenging as your workload and team increase and the days get busier (and probably a tad more hectic). If this sounds familiar, you may be weighing the pros and… Read More »
As we move forward slowly but surely in the post-coronavirus world, many businesses and organizations are wondering how COVID-19 has affected human resources. Simply put: Leaders and HR professionals must continue to closely monitor employment law updates and put the wellbeing of their employees first! So, how can you practice this in your small business?… Read More »
Does outsourcing human resources make the most sense for your business or organization? What exactly can a third-party HR firm do for you? Many startups or small organizations choose to outsource HR functions in their early years or even forever. It can be significantly more cost-effective than staffing an internal HR department. Plus, you’ll receive… Read More »
Once you’ve decided that your organization is ready for outsourced HR, you’ll need to decide what type of solution will work best. This will depend on factors like the services you need and the size of your organization. Perhaps you only need one specific HR task, or you want a firm that will take care… Read More »
Spending some of your nonprofit’s funding on HR outsourcing might send your heart into overdrive at first thought. We get it! Nonprofits often have lean teams and limited budgets. But your staff probably doesn’t have the experience or bandwidth to handle HR matters — especially the complex ones. This can lead to productivity and legal… Read More »
Is your small business growing faster than anticipated? Or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, is it not growing as fast as you’d like? Whether you’re dealing with bandwidth issues or operations bottlenecks, it may be time to hire an HR consultant. Of course, every company is different, and human resources needs vary widely… Read More »
You know you are ready for outsourced HR. Perhaps you may already have specific HR responsibilities or projects in mind, or your team’s capacity is maxed out. Either way, it’s time to leave the human matters to the human experts. But how do you choose the right HR consultant? After all, you’re entrusting them with… Read More »
Perhaps you work with an accounting firm to keep your books and finances in order. Maybe you invest in a marketing agency to ensure a cohesive brand presence and spread the word about your organization. So, why not outsource one of the most crucial areas of your business: Human resources? Whether you have a new… Read More »
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