Human Resources

Ending Abuse of Employee Break Time

Employee breaks obviously take time away from work, but some employers have found effective scheduling of breaks can actually improve production. Fifty-four percent of employers responding to an Employers of America survey provide morning and afternoon break times of 10 to 15 minutes. One employer said...

11 December, 2019

Which HR Tasks Have You Automated?

Most business owners automate processes to save money and become more efficient. Some organizations with advanced tech in other departments are in the Dark Ages when it comes to Human Resources. If you want to improve efficiency at your company, start with HR. Here are our...

10 December, 2019

From the HR Support Center: Do We Have to Pay Employees for Time Spent at Outside Training Courses?

Yes, you will most likely be required to pay for the hours an employee spends at a training course and those hours must count toward any overtime calculation. The time that employees spend in training courses is considered hours worked unless all four of the following...

09 December, 2019

Unemployment Costs: Can You Reduce Exposure?

Unemployment costs your organization money nearly every minute of every day — when you pay unemployment tax based on your payroll expenses, when an employee files a claim against your reserve account and when the Department of Labor shows up at your door for an...

04 December, 2019

Workforce Management for Landscaping Businesses

Today's case study focuses on a landscaping business with 18 full-time employees, 6 part-time workers, and 15-20 seasonal contractors during peak months. The business provides landscaping and lawn maintenance services to businesses and home owners in a large suburban area. During the six months previous to...

03 December, 2019

From the HR Support Center: How Can We Reduce Liability When Serving Alcohol at Company Events?

I’ve heard serving alcohol at company parties can be a liability. What steps can we take to protect our organization and our employees? Yes, alcohol can be a liability. Partygoers who overindulge could cause an accident or act in ways that violate your harassment policy. Here...

02 December, 2019

Key Metrics for Measuring Employee Performance

When measuring employee performance, the goal is to focus on meaningful data that allows you to determine employee profitability. Based on this data, you'll know whether employees are having a positive or negative impact on the bottom line and then be able to decide how...

27 November, 2019

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