The True Cost of Manual Scheduling—and How Smart Scheduling Software Fixes It

Every business relies on one deceptively simple question: Who’s working, and when? Yet behind that question lies one of the most time‑consuming and stress‑inducing responsibilities managers face—building the employee schedule. For many organizations, especially those growing quickly or managing hourly teams, manual scheduling becomes a weekly puzzle that never quite fits together. Requests get lost,…

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Pay Period and Frequency Laws: What Applies to Your Business?

Various labor laws and regulations are in effect across the United States. Some federal laws apply to all states, while specific states have enacted unique legislation related to meal and rest breaks, tipped workers, fair hiring, paid sick leave, scheduling, and more. But employers may not be as familiar with pay period and frequency requirements.…

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7 Tips for Implementing (and Tracking) a Return to Office Policy

Many employers have made the decision to bring employees back to the physical workplace, some after four-plus years away. Some are taking a hybrid approach, balancing some time in the office with the remainder of the workweek remote, while others want employees back in person full time. If your company is among those making this…

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3 Key HR Labor Metrics (And Why They Matter)

HR professionals often face a lot of uncertainty in their roles. Between the risks of employees leaving or being let go due to budgetary constraints or behavioral issues, a sea of ever-changing compliance regulations, and a shifting labor market, working in human resources can feel like a real challenge. Understanding the data behind the workforce…

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How Long Should Onboarding Take for New Hires?

Effective employee onboarding is essential for successful recruitment and strong retention rates. A common question among those responsible for new hires is: how long should onboarding take? In this post, we explore the answer and highlight the benefits of a more intensive onboarding program. Average Time to Bring On New Hires Research from CareerBuilder reveals…

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The 9 Top Time Clocks for Small Business

Small business owners make hundreds of decisions to help their company grow and thrive. Forbes surveyed 500 small businesses in 2022 and discovered a whopping 78 percent said ā€œtechnology would be a top investmentā€ with 38 percent looking to focus on ā€œimproving internal processes/workflows.ā€ Efficient employee time tracking occupies the energy of every small business,…

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You Can’t Spell ā€˜Hero’ Without ā€˜HR’

Human resources has long been a vital department in any business, regardless of industry or purpose. But over the years, the role of HR has evolved. What was once a behind-the-scenes role that handled benefits and payroll has taken center stage, serving a critical role in all aspects of the employee life cycle. Celebrating HR…

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PTO Policy: Managing PTO Policies for Small Business

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Updated November 1, 2023 When you run a small business, managing all the policies and processes associated with the workforce can be difficult. But a key aspect of building and maintaining a strong team includes offering competitive benefits, one of which is paid time off. In this guide, we outline how to manage PTO policies…

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