Human Resources

Put Human Resources on Autopilot with Payroll Partners

Most companies try to save money and improve efficiency by automating workflows. Especially when advanced software, machinery, and outsourcing becomes economical. Why Is Human Resources Stuck in 1995? Curiously, some businesses neglect Human Resources in the quest for efficiency. Maybe they just overlook this department. Perhaps it...

26 November, 2019

From the HR Support Center: Can We Reduce the Risk of a Termination by Calling It a Layoff?

Does presenting a termination as a layoff reduce the risk of an unlawful termination claim? We have a new manager who’s not performing well that we want to let go. No. In fact, it could create more risk. If the terminated manager saw that you were...

25 November, 2019

Save or Shred? Follow These Recordkeeping Guidelines

Are you a recordkeeping pack rat? Many individuals and businesses hold onto paper and digital records indefinitely — just in case. But securely storing years of financial records can become burdensome. Here's some guidance to help minimize recordkeeping overload. Personal Tax Records Most tax advisors recommend that...

20 November, 2019

From the HR Support Center: Can We Prohibit Visible Tattoos?

We’re thinking of requiring employees to keep tattoos covered. Is this something we can do? What considerations should we make? Yes, you may prohibit visible tattoos entirely or you may simply prohibit those that are offensive, distracting, inappropriate, or over a certain size. Tattoo policies usually depend...

18 November, 2019

The Mathematics of Shift Differentials

Shift differential refers to the extra, or premium, pay that certain employees receive for working outside normal business hours. For example, if normal business hours run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., shift differential would apply to hours worked between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. Shift...

13 November, 2019

From the HR Support Center: Are Cost-of-Living Raises Mandatory?

Some state minimum wage adjustments are tied to the consumer price index, but otherwise, cost-of-living raises are not required by state or federal law. You just need to make sure you’re paying any applicable state and municipal minimum wages. That said, if the cost of...

11 November, 2019

From the HR Support Center: Five Tips for Effective Organization Meetings

If you want to get a snapshot of your organization’s efficiency and the health of its culture, look at your meetings. Are they efficient and productive? Do their results justify the time and expense? Are meetings an occasion for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and team-building? Or are...

04 November, 2019

What is the Difference Between These Health Insurance Terms?

Because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers and employees may now be expected to have a greater understanding of health care vocabulary. Some terms are new under the ACA, but many have been around for a long time and are still not fully understood....

30 October, 2019

From the HR Support Center: Can we ask an applicant why they are leaving their current job?

Yes. While it’s fine to ask this question during the interview, we recommend you collect this information ahead of time by asking about it on an employment application. In the section where the applicant lists their previous employment experience, you can ask for the reason...

28 October, 2019

Minimize Employee Turnover by Using Effective Motivation

The most obvious way for employers to measure the full impact of employee turnover is to look at the corresponding loss of productivity when positions go unfilled. You'll also need to look at the cost to find replacements. But that's just the start. The rest of...

23 October, 2019