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Your Guide to Small Business Time Clocks
Tracking employee time is a vital aspect of running a business. But it’s something that many business owners and managers struggle with, as it can be challenging and time-consuming to do it accurately. With the right time clock in place, you can simplify time and labor management while ensuring accuracy and compliance with labor regulations.…
Read MoreThe Consequences of a Toxic Work Culture
Company culture has always been important, but it’s become a topic of conversation in the more recent past as businesses seek to boost productivity and increase success. But beyond the financial gains of building a positive culture, a company can establish its identity and improve its image by focusing on these aspects. Explore what happens…
Read MorePredictive Scheduling: What You Need to Know
Updated April 11, 2023 A predictive scheduling law may be coming soon to your state (if it hasn’t already). Is your employee scheduling compliant? In this post, we discuss 10 practices contained in these “fair workweek,” “stable scheduling” and “fair scheduling” laws. Of course, predictable employee work scheduling affects more than compliance – it is…
Read MoreYour Guide to Employee Retention
Retaining good employees is an important pillar of a company’s overall culture and success. High turnover rates typically indicate low morale and general discontent, which can impact an organization’s ability to maintain its operations and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. This guide dives into the meaning of employee retention, why it’s important, and how…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About a Leave of Absence Policy
Business owners know that it’s difficult to maintain high productivity and engagement levels when employees aren’t present at work. But there are instances in which team members need to take time away from their jobs, whether to recover from a short-term illness or to manage a longer-term need. For this reason, it’s vital to have…
Read MoreWorkforceHub Case Study: Eight-Location Buffet Restaurant
Find out how a buffet restaurant chain increased its profitability and efficiency with WorkforceHub. The Problem: Increasing Costs were Shrinking Margins The margins at the restaurant chain’s eight locations were shrinking due to rising food costs. Therefore, the owner was searching for ways to bolster the bottom line. Competition was tight and an attempt to…
Read MoreHow to Manage PTO for Remote Workers
Updated March 7, 2023 Remote work has quickly become the norm for many companies, with more than half of small businesses reporting that their workforces have gone remote. Working from home may become a permanent option for workers whose duties and responsibilities allow for it. Even those who aren’t fully remote may work a hybrid…
Read More20 Employee Engagement Survey Questions to Ask
Updated February 28, 2023 Employee Appreciation Day is on Friday, March 3, 2023, and many organizations are considering how to celebrate the members of their workforces. While gifts and food are certainly appreciated, it’s also a good time to assess the engagement level across your organization. You can use Employee Appreciation Day to create an…
Read MoreIncorporating Modern Timekeeping Solutions for Today’s Workforce
Although time clocks are certainly still part of workplaces across various industries, the workforce has changed in the recent past. Fueled by the pandemic, today’s workers have different needs and expectations for tracking their time. McKinsey’s American Opportunity Survey indicated that more than half of American employees work from home at least once a week.…
Read MoreCan FMLA Protect Employees from Mandatory Overtime?
Updated February 10, 2023 For hourly employees, the need to work overtime may arise from time to time, or it may be a common occurrence. However, employers must be aware of laws and regulations that ensure workers receive fair compensation for the additional hours worked. Two pieces of legislation that may come into play when…
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