By Kimberly Kafafian “What kind of benefits do they offer?” This has become a buzz phrase for today’s job searchers. Over the last few years, benefit packages have taken a front seat, as employees seek a better work-life balance that salary alone just can’t provide. So how do you create the right package to […]
By Dan Darabaris Running a small business is challenging. You’re focusing on attracting and retaining workers, generating new customers, keeping abreast of the competition, deadlines, supply chains . . . The list of your day-to-day tasks and stressors goes on and on. I’ve found that one thing that really stresses employers is complying with […]
By Dan Darabaris Offering a great benefits plan is key to attracting and retaining workers. Today’s talent is not just looking at compensation, but considering the whole package you offer before they even apply! To remain competitive when it comes to recruitment, you’ll want to go above and beyond mandated benefits. Hopefully, you know […]
Time Is Running Out to Comply with In-Person I-9 Verifications for All Employees Who Were Onboarded Virtually! DHS DEADLINE IS AUGUST 30, 2023 Because of COVID-19 lockdowns, the DHS suspended in-person I-9 verification requirements. On 5/5/23, the DHS announced that this flexibility will end on 7/31/23, and that employers must complete in-person physical document […]
By Dan Darabaris As a small business owner, you’re probably used to wearing many hats and juggling various responsibilities – manager, sales, bookkeeper, etc. If you’re handling HR activities as well, you may want to rethink your strategy of doing it all on your own. While it may seem like an unnecessary expense for […]
By Dan Darabaris In today’s employment landscape, it’s getting more difficult for small businesses to find the right mix of talent. Taking the time to invest in devising an effective hiring strategy is key to attracting the workers you need for your company to thrive and grow. Here are eight strategies to help you […]
By Dan Darabaris “I only have a few employees, do I really need a handbook?” This is a question we get a lot, and our answer is always an unequivocal yes! While you are not legally required to have an employee handbook, creating one is good for business, whether you are a large corporation […]
By Dan Darabaris In your zest for finding the right candidate for your team, don’t lose sight of compliance. It is important that whoever is doing the interviewing knows what they can and cannot ask the candidates. There are topics you should just not broach. That is a question employers should definitely avoid. Not […]
By Dan Darabaris Compliance can be a headache. And when it comes to employees, it’s already difficult to stay on top of which documents you need to maintain on file and where, without thinking about how long you have to hold on to everything. It’s enough to make your head spin! It gets even […]
By Dan Darabaris Believe me, you don’t want to deal with compliance issues. In order to pass audits and regulatory processes, and comply with labor laws, you better have all of your required employee documents filed and accessible. This includes recruitment and onboarding paperwork, employee handbook, training materials, performance-related paperwork, medical information, and employee […]
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