Human Resources

In many industries, employers are using recruiting and retention strategies to keep valuable employees and to lure other qualified employees.  Following are 20 ways to recruit and keep valuable employees, offered by Joan Stewart, author of "113 Tips for Recruiting Valuable Employees" and "107 Tips...

15 August, 2017

Let’s imagine a situation. Wendy, who’s been on the job for only four months, informs her employer that she’s pregnant. She requests light duty and asks if temporary leave is an option. Instead of accommodating Wendy, the employer terminates her employment, explaining to her that her...

11 August, 2017

Businesses looking to attract new employees must distinguish themselves from the competition, especially if they’re unable to pay salaries above the market value. Creative benefits often do the trick, particularly if they address specific needs. With more and more college graduates entering the workforce and more...

14 June, 2017

Your business is unique and different from any other business. Similarly, payroll, timekeeping and human capital management platforms are not a one-size-fits-all for every organization. Some businesses are small and only require help with payroll services. Larger organizations usually require employee time and attendance tracking,...

12 April, 2017

Many businesses nowadays get in trouble for not properly identifying and differentiating employees from independent contractors. Defining what it means to be an employee or independent contractor can be tricky. According to the IRS, an organization must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and...

04 April, 2017