Author: Margie Reed

Do you run a company with an at-home workforce, leaving you with employees now working in another state? Are you such an employee yourself? You may be facing some tax confusion. Having some basic understanding of what happens will help businesses make the right decisions about...

24 December, 2021

As a manager, you know how to promote your products. In a tight labor market, it may help you to view your job postings in the same way. Think of candidates as clients whose journey must be moved from awareness to consideration to loyalty —...

23 December, 2021

Would your budget survive if you suddenly had to pay your volunteers for their time? Most nonprofits would answer with a resounding "no." But financial gain isn't the reason your volunteers show up to help. They are actively supportive because they believe in your organization's...

22 December, 2021

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management philosophy aimed at bringing you focus and creative freshness. It may just help you complete projects faster with less mental fatigue. Here's how it works: For every project throughout the day, you budget your time into short increments...

21 December, 2021

Most companies spend 20% to 30% of their annual revenue on payroll. The exact amount varies based on the employer's size, industry, and staffing and operational needs. In some industries, such as service, it's not uncommon for payroll to encompass up to 50% of revenue....

20 December, 2021

Dear Payroll Delivery Client, The Great Resignation has taken hold in several industries this year, including the logistics/delivery industry. Our couriers and mail delivery service providers are finding it hard to fill their open delivery positions and it’s manifesting itself in delivery delays at the local,...

17 December, 2021

All new employees must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 on (or before) their first day of employment. Then, within three business days following their start date, they must submit acceptable proof of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. As for your...

16 December, 2021

The answer is “both.” Ministers have what is commonly referred to as “dual tax status.” For federal income tax purposes, a minister is generally treated as a common-law employee. For payments into Social Security, the minister is always self-employed. This is an IRS regulation and...

15 December, 2021

Bobbi Best owns Blondies' Bistro in Grants Pass, Oregon. In December 2015, a man named Martin Robinson applied for a cook's position. In the restaurant industry, it is routine for job aspirants to exhibit cooking skill in a "working interview." As Best had routinely done...

14 December, 2021