Give Your Employees the Gift of Fair Holiday Scheduling
The holiday season is for celebration–not arguments about staff schedules. When the holidays roll around, several employees often request the same time off. Conflicts make it harder to avoid understaffing without hurting someone’s feelings. Fortunately, clear leave policies and advanced HR software can help you preserve everyone’s spirit of goodwill towards fellow staff. The holidays […]
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‘Tis the Season: A Guide to Seasonal Recruiting
Hiring seasonal employees can be a challenge, but the results can make or break your business. Utilize thoughtful planning to turn the increased seasonal workload into even bigger opportunities for your business. Here are several tips to attract the best seasonal employees. What are seasonal employees? Seasonal employees are hired to work for a short […]
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An HR Guide to the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)
Have you ever felt like business taxes should be easier to pay and manage online? The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) is a free government tool for efficiently scheduling payments. The U.S. Department of the Treasury provides EFTPS as a secure way to send tax payments to the IRS any time. Not just during […]
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Payroll Frequency: Deciding What’s Best for your Company
Payroll has changed a lot with HR software and automation. Some business routines like payroll frequency have been guided by the limits of manual payroll, not necessarily what’s best for the company. Weekly, or even daily payroll, is popular with younger workers, but it makes it harder for workers to budget for major expenses like […]
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What is Shift Differential Pay and How Do You Calculate It?
While many people work a typical 9-to-5, the workday does not look the same for everyone. Businesses that operate in the day and at night require employees to work evening, late night, and even overnight shifts. How can you get employees to work these undesirable hours? For many businesses, shift differential pay is an effective […]
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DOL Proposes New Overtime Rules: What to Know and How to Prepare
The U.S. Department of Labor will propose an increase of the minimum salary threshold for overtime eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act to $1,059 per week, or $55,068 per year, the agency announced Wednesday. What are the new overtime rules proposed by DOL? The proposed threshold would mark an increase from the current level […]
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The Importance of Replacing Outdated HR Technology in the Hospitality Industry
In a recent survey of hiring managers and HR professionals in the hospitality industry, Hireology (one of our trusted HR technology partners) found that: 53% listed “outdated and inefficient HR technology” as their team’s greatest challenge in 2023 No one is questioning the benefits of HR technology, but rather not leveraging HR technology effectively is […]
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Switching Payroll Providers: Breaking Up with Your Current Provider
Switching payroll providers requires significant planning and prepping, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. As we showed in our previous blog, when the time comes to switch payroll providers, you’ll notice the signs. Payroll migration isn’t overly difficult with the right supporting you, and you can switch payroll providers at any time during the […]
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86ing High Turnover: How to Reduce Restaurant Turnover with HR Technology
Turnover has always been a problem in restaurants, but it’s getting harder to ignore. According to a 2022 National Restaurant Association survey: Turnover isn’t just expensive; it erodes your company culture. A short staffed restaurant has a harder time satisfying customers. The workers who remain are overworked to the point of burnout. Excessive turnover can […]
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What Employers Should Know About the Form I-9 Update
In late July 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of an updated Form I-9. The purpose of Form I-9 is to verify employment eligibility in the United States. Shortened and streamlined, the new form is now available to employers and will be the preferred version after August 1, 2023. […]
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Transforming the Employee Experience: Money-Saving Platforms HR Teams Should Integrate
It’s no secret that the world of work is going through a bit of a rough patch these past few months. Layoffs, budget cuts, and hiring freezes dominate the many industries. Meanwhile, other industries are desperate for new talent. One thing is clear: businesses need to reevaluate the way they invest in their employees, starting […]
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Tips for Improving Virtual Training Completion Rates with an LMS
When examining virtual training courses, Science magazine found that only 3% to 6% of participants completed the full course. Why is online learning so susceptible to abandoned courses and unfinished learning plans, and what can HR do to improve course completion rates? Online training provides great opportunities for employees, but how do you get workers […]
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