Your Guide to Small Business Time Clocks

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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.…

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The Consequences of a Toxic Work Culture

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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…

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Your Guide to Employee Retention

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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…

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Everything You Need to Know About a Leave of Absence Policy

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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…

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WorkforceHub 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…

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How to Manage PTO for Remote Workers

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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…

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20 Employee Engagement Survey Questions to Ask

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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…

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Incorporating 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.…

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Can 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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The Importance of Effective Scheduling for Small Business

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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…

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