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9 Benefits of Paperless Payroll
By Max Freedman | February 16, 2022

Most businesses stand to benefit substantially from paperless payroll platforms, though electronic payroll might not perfectly fit all companies.

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How to Budget for Hourly Employees Annually
By Julie Thompson | February 16, 2022

Just because your employees are hourly doesn't mean you can't plan for the long term. Here's how to budget annually for your hourly workers.

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6 Direct Deposit Alternatives
By Julie Thompson | February 16, 2022

Direct deposit is a popular way to handle paychecks, but it might not be right for every employee. Here are some other options.

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How to Calculate Blended Overtime Pay
By Max Freedman | February 16, 2022

When a multi-wage employee works overtime, on which of their wage rates do you base their overtime rates? Blended overtime pay answers this question.

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What Is a Business Owner's Policy?
By Max Freedman | February 16, 2022

A business owner's policy offers the coverage of liability insurance and property insurance in one package.

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What Is General Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | February 16, 2022

General liability insurance is a critical policy that most businesses should have.

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Guide to the Workers' Compensation Claim Process
By Max Freedman | February 16, 2022

It's stressful when employees have work-related illnesses or injuries, which is why it is important to have a clear understanding of how the workers' compensation process works.

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How to Recruit New Employees
By Skye Schooley | February 16, 2022

Learn what the recruitment process is and how to implement one for your business.

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Onboarding vs. Orientation: What's the Difference?
By Sean Peek | February 16, 2022

Many people conflate onboarding and orientation, but these two important HR processes have key differences that set employees up for success.

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What Is a Human Resource Information System (HRIS)?
By Sean Peek | February 16, 2022

An HRIS is an excellent investment for your business that can save you time and increase productivity. Here's everything you need to know about implementing an HRIS in your organization.

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16 HR Tools Every HR Manager Needs
By Sean Peek | February 16, 2022

Using the right human resources tools is the key to success for any HR department. These options will help your organization increase productivity and efficiency.

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HCM vs. HRIS vs. HRMS
By Sean Peek | February 16, 2022

While similar, human capital management (HCM), human resources information system (HRIS) and human resources management systems (HRMS) are noninterchangeable HR solutions with different purposes.

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10 Ways to Improve Employee Engagement
By Skye Schooley | February 16, 2022

If you are looking to improve employee engagement in your organization, check out these 10 ways to do that.

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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | February 16, 2022

Employee data can help you better understand your workers and how best to manage them.

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Creating an Employee Benefits Package
By Skye Schooley | February 16, 2022

Learn what employee benefits your company should offer and how providing benefits to your workers can advance your business.

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What Is Employee Attrition?
By Nicole Fallon | February 16, 2022

If your business is struggling with employee attrition, it may be helpful to analyze your workforce trends and find the root cause.

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Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
By Skye Schooley | February 16, 2022

To ensure your employees are getting help when they need it, one benefit you should strongly consider offering is an employee assistance program.

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What Is Disciplinary Action?
By Sean Peek | February 16, 2022

A disciplinary action is a corrective measure taken to improve an employee's behavior and prevent future misconduct, violations or poor performance.

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10 Core Functions of HR Software
By Laura Handrick | February 16, 2022

When managed well, HR brings value to your organization by providing your business with strategies to get more done and giving workers the kind of environment they can thrive in.

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Almost Half of Workers Support Employers Mandating Vaccination
By Chad Brooks | February 16, 2022

Four percent of workers say they'll quit if they are forced to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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How to Improve Work Performance With a Performance Improvement Plan (Plus PIP Templates)
By Marisa Sanfilippo | February 16, 2022

A lot can be gained by giving struggling employees a clear path to improvement with a performance improvement plan.

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The Best and Worst Excuses for Getting Out of Work
By Chad Brooks | February 16, 2022

Employers share the most memorable excuses they've heard and how they handled them.

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Employment and Anti-Discrimination Laws in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | February 16, 2022

Follow these workplace anti-discrimination laws to keep your organization safe and compliant.

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Why HR's Organizational Structure Matters
By Skye Schooley | February 16, 2022

The organizational structure of your HR team can make a big difference in the efficiency and effectiveness of your business. Learn what these structural characteristics are and why they matter.

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Understanding and Utilizing Total Compensation Packages
By Patrick Proctor | February 16, 2022

Total compensation helps employers attract top talent and grasp the full related costs of each full-time employee.

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What Is Retro Pay?
By Sean Peek | February 16, 2022

Correcting payroll mistakes is extremely important to maintain the trust of your employees.

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What Is a Criminal Background Check?
By Patrick Proctor | February 16, 2022

Employers might run a criminal background check on job candidates for many reasons. Here's everything you need to know about background checks.

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What Is a PEO?
By Skye Schooley | February 16, 2022

If your small business needs HR support but isn't ready to hire an in-house HR specialist, a PEO may be able to help. Find out what a PEO is and what it can do for your business.

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Severance Package Examples and Sample Severance Letters
By Adam Uzialko | February 16, 2022

Severance plans are generally offered in exchange for a signed liability waiver from the departing employee.

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Importance of User Activity Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | February 16, 2022

Businesses can benefit from monitoring their internal users' behavior. Learn what user activity monitoring is and how it can improve your overall security and productivity.