While remote work at one point was a rarity for companies, that has changed dramatically in recent history. Studies done by Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom show that, as of June 2020, 42% of the labor force in the United States is working from home full-time. Though those numbers have likely dropped a bit since thenContinue reading 
Office perks can liven up the workplace and have a big impact at a small expense. When you create yours, you should start by knowing what your employees want and how it reflects your workplace culture. Perks can help your employees enjoy their jobs even more. Here are the basics to offering them at yourContinue reading
Want to just get started? Click here to sign up for Gusto and set up employee benefits today. One of the best ways to keep employees happy, loyal, and productive is through a great employee benefits package. It also makes your company more attractive for prospective employees. You don’t want to make people jump throughContinue reading
Congratulations, your new hire has signed the offer letter! Now the real work begins. Employee onboarding is the final step in the hiring process and one of the most critical pieces of employee retention. In this guide, I’ll show you what a good onboarding process looks like, and how to set it up for yourContinue reading
Rejecting job candidates is an inevitable part of an HR manager’s role, but it can be an uncomfortable and confronting experience for both the recruiter and the candidate. For this reason, many recruiters leave the rejection until the very last possible moment, which only creates more disappointment and frustration for rejected candidates. However, it isContinue reading
The importance of HR in a company is often underrated. It is one of the most critical departments because the tasks that fall under the category of HR are integral to every business. HR is a new employee’s first point of contact for the company, and every step that happens along the way, including promotions,Continue reading
Firing employees is part of running a business. Yet, many managers are hesitant to fire employees for both legal and personal reasons alike. Some employers fear wrongful termination lawsuits, while others are just too stubborn to cut the dead weight from the operation. The truth is that firing someone is never easy—but it’s often necessary.Continue reading
There is no avoiding it–the best candidate for your open position is often already employed. And they may not be looking for a new job right now. Recruiting passive candidates does have more challenges than active candidate recruitment. After all, someone who is satisfied with their job won’t often apply for an open role justContinue reading
Payroll processing involves a lot more than simply issuing a check to your employees for hours worked. While pay and tax calculations are a significant part of payroll, there’s a lot more to it. This includes setting up your business as an employer and making sure tax withholdings and reports are submitted on time andContinue reading
Nowadays, posting a job on platforms such as LinkedIn can be a great way of attracting top talent. The problem is: you may not know how. And with literally hundreds of thousands of qualified professionals on LinkedIn, not knowing how to post your job there can mean missing out on the best potential candidates. Don’tContinue reading
Payroll means paying your employees. But, at the same time, it also involves selecting a payroll schedule, calculating salaries, wages, and taxes, and ensuring everything is done accurately and on time. When you’re running payroll, it can be easy to forget your compliance responsibilities governed by local, state, and federal law. Considering these regulations involvingContinue reading
Reference check questions, as mundane as they seem, can ultimately help you avoid a terrible contract or bad hire. Taking the time to ask the right questions is a key step toward a better hiring outcome. Yet, despite the importance of these questions, it is sometimes hard to know what to ask. The right questionsContinue reading
Recruiting new talent and conducting job interviews can be a daunting task for those without experience. The recruitment process takes time, energy, and a lot of administrative work, and conducting the interview itself can feel just as nerve-wracking for you as for your applicants. But the process doesn’t have to be so daunting or arduous.Continue reading
Everyone gets sick. But what happens in the workplace when an employee misses work due to an illness or injury? Do employers need to compensate them for time missed? There are specific laws that govern the answers to questions like those. Failure to abide by these sick leave regulations could land your business into someContinue reading
Bad hires are every company’s worst nightmare. Not only do they waste the company’s resources but also jeopardize the safety of employees and customers. A bad or incompetent employee brings down morale and creates an uncomfortable work environment for everyone else. More than that, a bad hire can create unsafe working conditions or make aContinue reading
