Archive for August 2018
Important News for Employers: IRS Eliminates 1099-MISC Automatic Extension
Are you relishing the last few weeks of summer? You probably don’t want us to remind you about the tax paperwork that comes at the end of another year of business ownership. Though it’s unpleasant to think about it, tax season is just a few months away. If you have employees—especially freelancers—you need to be…
Read MoreHow Workforce Management Solves The Top 5 Problems Faced By Small Businesses
If you are a small business owner who doesn’t use workforce management, this message is for you. Do you believe workforce management software is unnecessary for small businesses? An expensive luxury whose benefits are restricted to the cash-sucking Human Resources department? The truth is that workforce management (WFM) is integral to business success. When you…
Read More3 Statements Your Recruiting Team Should Avoid
The current hiring landscape is vastly different than it was just ten years ago. Gone is the 9-5 workday. Gone is the standardized application process. Gone is the time when employees worked for years in the same position at the same company. Today’s employees find new jobs through social media and word of mouth –…
Read MoreUse EQ to grow your accounting business
Emotional Intelligence: The missing key In 2010, Grant Thornton UK undertook some unorthodox steps to grow their already successful accounting firms. The process took 5 years. The result? A 35% revenue uplift! And a 16% increase in client satisfaction! What did they do? What made the difference? Grant Thornton UK undertook a massive transition in…
Read MoreWhy Employment Branding Is Essential for Job Recruitment
While marketing, human resources, and job recruitment play different roles, their overall goals are the same. Attract and keep employees and consumers, so you can grow your business. Competition for quality talent is stiff. The job market is tight. Unemployment is hovering at 4%, the lowest its been in years. In fact, the United States…
Read More2018 Banking Industry Outlook Infographic Presented by SwipeClock
Reduce HR Paperwork and Make Life Easier For Everyone
Regardless of the type of business you are in, your Human Resources department is in the business of paperwork. The documents start piling up even before a candidate is hired. There are applications, tax forms, benefits enrollment documents, timesheets, and employee handbooks. If your small business doesn’t have an HR department, you are probably handling…
Read MoreSmall Business Compliance: An Update On Predictive Scheduling Laws
Predictive employee scheduling regulations aim to improve scheduling practices for part-time and shift workers. Businesses with fluctuating staffing demands often use ‘just-in-time’ employee scheduling. The instability wreaks havoc on the lives of the lowest paid employees in the workforce. These are the people most likely to be living paycheck to paycheck while juggling two or…
Read More10 Facts About the Home Care Hiring Process
Updated November 19, 2021 The home care hiring process isn’t easy. The industry is booming, and job seekers have keyed in on the fact that this career has a low barrier to entry. These ten facts about the home care hiring process might surprise you – and they’ll definitely inform the way you advertise your…
Read MoreForward-Thinking Employers Have a “Mobile First” Approach To HR
Desktop vs mobile device usage tipped in favor of mobile a couple years ago. And mobile device users overwhelmingly prefer working in apps rather than browsers. Last year, users spent nearly 90 percent of their time on apps when using software on their mobile device. Both of these shifts were predicted but they happened sooner…
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