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The Importance of Effective Scheduling for Small Business
When you run a small business, some of the top priorities include improving efficiencies while reducing costs. But what you may not realize is that with one simple tool, you can achieve both of those goals more effectively. Effective employee scheduling is an absolute must in any work environment, including those with smaller workforces. We’re…
Read More8 Must-Have Time Tracking Tools for High-Performing Businesses
High-performing businesses are found across all industries and come in a range of sizes. When your small business is growing and thriving, it’s important to take advantage of all efficiencies to keep the momentum going. Explore the eight must-have time tracking tools for your business and why each is so essential. 1. Tracking functionality Of…
Read MoreHRIS Evaluation Template and Buyer’s Guide: Choosing the Right Software
Updated January 23, 2023 Since a small business HR system has a lot of moving parts, you need an organized process to make an informed choice. An HRIS evaluation template can help. But first, let’s start with the basics of HRIS systems What is HRIS? A Human Resources Information System (HRIS) is a type of…
Read MoreHow a Time-Tracking App Solves the Challenges of Remote Working
Although remote work was gaining traction prior to 2020, abrupt office closures in response to the pandemic pushed countless workers to handle their tasks from home. According to the American Community Survey, fewer than 6 percent of American employees worked primarily from home in 2019. By contrast, roughly two in 10 workers are now fully…
Read MoreThe Case for the Biometric Time Clock: Unmeasured Time Theft
Updated January 11, 2023 The Problem: Time Theft Time theft is a growing problem, but many small business owners don’t realize how it can impact them. For one WorkforceHub customer, the issue came up at a conference dedicated to serving small business time and attendance needs. This individual manages a company with 15 employees but…
Read MoreTime Off Management: Critical in 2023
Updated December 8, 2022 When we first published this post in January 2020, we had no idea how important time off management would become in the ensuing months and years. Why Time Off Management is Essential Let’s consider the characteristics of today’s employment environment that impact absence management: Dramatic increase in remote working and the…
Read MoreBuddy Punching: How It’s Costing Your Company & How to Stop It
When an employee is running late, they have a few options. They might text or call their supervisor to let them know, which is probably the preferred option among employers. But they might make a different choice to avoid getting into trouble or clocking in after their scheduled start time. This choice involves asking a…
Read MoreGPS Time Clock: Why You Should Use Geofence Time Tracking
Updated February 7, 2023 When a business has employees working remotely or at various job sites, time tracking can become a challenge, particularly if the company relies on physical clocks for punching in and out. But offering a mobile app or web-based tracking solution can cause some concerns. You might wonder whether employees are clocking…
Read More5 Tips for Employee Retention Domination
Employee retention should be a priority for every business owner. Honestly, keeping your employees saves you money, time, productivity, and frustration. Replacing an employee can cost anywhere between 6-9 months’ of an average salary. There’s lots of work involved in screening, interviews, hiring, and training someone new. Leaving many employers wishing that the employee who…
Read MoreDHS Announces I-9 Compliance Extension Through July 2023
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the extension of the temporary I-9 verification option. The agencies cited ongoing precautions due to the pandemic. The temporary rule was initially announced in March 2020 and has been extended several times since then. The latest extension had been set to…
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