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When you outsource anything, whether it be human resources or bookkeeping, it will help you grow because your organization is now being looked at more than just your internal folks. So you’ve got new sets of eyes looking at it. You’ve got those folks that are your, your outsourcing with, not that those outsourced individuals...

To ensure a safe work environment, here are some key safety programs you could implement for your business:   Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program: Conduct regular hazard assessments. Provide safety training tailored to your industry. Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Maintain emergency procedures and protocols. Workplace Safety Training: Provide comprehensive safety...

By Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP   I’m facing a difficult challenge with one of my employees. Despite being an exceptional performer for over three years, she has recently shown a significant drop in productivity, a change in attitude, and a pattern of tardiness. How should I approach this situation, considering her past performance? —Trevor  ...

Well, to calculate what the actual true cost of an employee, it depends upon the organization. So I can’t give a general, it’s 30%. When it comes to looking at your employees and what they’re actually, it’s not their salary. You don’t look and say, well, I’m going to pay them $50,000 a year. That’s...

I love accountants. They have tasks to do and they’re good at what they do, but they will charge a lot more than an outsourced bookkeeper to do that basic review. And so that bookkeeper is that second set of eyes for you so that when your accountant gets the work, they’re not going to...

Employee Health and Well-being: Safety programs create a secure work environment, reducing the likelihood of accidents, injuries, or illnesses. This leads to happier, healthier employees, increasing morale and productivity. Legal Compliance: Many industries have strict health and safety regulations. Implementing safety programs ensures your business stays compliant, helping you avoid legal penalties, fines, or even...

The requirement to provide workers’ compensation for subcontractors depends on several factors and varies by jurisdiction. Here are some general guidelines to consider:   Legal Classification: In many jurisdictions, subcontractors are considered independent contractors rather than employees. As such, they may not be covered under the employer’s workers’ compensation policy. This classification often depends on...

Oh, there’s so much bookkeeping tasks that can be outsourced. And it doesn’t have to be all or none. For example, I have a client, we just did their accounts receivable. We helped invoice because they just couldn’t get around to invoicing. And we collect the money and record the money and send statements out...

Outsourcing bookkeeping improves your efficiency because it goes back to the fact that you’re not having an employee. That employee may come to work one day being, having had an argument with a family member, or be concerned about the health of somebody, and they’re not 100%. That can slow down the productivity of the...