Employee retirement plans are still proving a popular incentive for many employees. For employers, there are a number of advantages to be had from offering a 401(k) employer match as part of an employee retirement plan, and three of the most important are listed below: You can attract and retain the top talent Research has […]
How Workers Compensation Is Calculated
A form of insurance that pays workers should they injure themselves at work or become disabled as a result of their job, workers compensation plans offer coverage of medical fees related to those injuries, and when an employee accepts the insurance coverage, they waive their right to sue their employer. A legal requirement in the […]
Has Your Small Business Formalized Its Onboarding Process?
As every small business owner knows only too well, their company’s success often depends on its employees, and not the business idea, product or service. The recruitment process itself can go a long way towards determining whether an employee is going to be fit for the role they’re applying for, and ensuring that they not […]
5 Tips to Help Employers Manage Remote Workers
Remote workers have become something of a necessity in recent years, and with the COVID-19 pandemic not looking set to retreat just yet, the trend may well continue for many years to come. However, while such a way of working does have its benefits for both employers and employees, it can present a number of […]
Why Small Businesses Still Need Human Resources
Human Resources should never be overlooked, no matter what type of business you’re running or what industry you’re involved in, and even small to medium sized businesses should have a HR department, or outsourced HR assistance. The latter is an affordable option that suits many smaller businesses, as it avoids hiring inhouse employees and the […]
9Top Payroll Questions Answered
All employers need to run payroll – even smaller businesses – but that doesn’t mean that it’s an easy process, and that you might not have a whole bunch of questions about how it works and what you need to do as an employer. To help you meet your payroll needs as a small business […]