In Part I of our Hire Like the Pros series, we detailed the process of setting up a good hire, creating a compelling job description and job post, preparing your questions and getting your job…
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In today’s tight and very competitive labor market, hiring the right people is a far more difficult task than it has been in the recent past. Just your luck right? Just when business is booming,…
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So as just about any employer knows, there is a tight labor market due to increased economic activity in the US. After several years of a good, but not stellar job market, and stagnant wage…
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Practicing BULLETPROOF HR when it comes to managing your employees as it relates to compliance is important for several reasons, all equally important. What does it mean to be bulletproof? Being bulletproof means making deliberate…
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Employees are an essential part of your business and your success. If they are not engaged and empowered in your business, you run the risk of limiting your potential with production, customers and profit. Happiness…
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Picture the scene – your employee surprises you one day and notifies you that they are resigning and giving you 2 weeks notice. What are your options and what is the “best practice” to handle…
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Define the Employee’s Status The status of your employees should be clearly defined at the time of hire or lateral move. Are they part-time/full-time, exempt salary, non-exempt hourly, hourly plus commission, piecework, commission, or something…
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If you supply a vehicle to an employee for business or business and personal uses, there are several rules laid down by the IRS to properly account for and tax the value company provided vehicle.…
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There are two basic types of employees in the workplace, Salaried Exempt employees and Hourly Non-Exempt employees. What’s the difference between these types of workers and the jobs they hold? The most significant difference is…
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The New Year is approaching fast and that’s always a good time to review your current company policies as they relate to employees and update or incorporate them into an Employee Handbook. We are anticipating…
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