Are small businesses overusing independent contractor status? Absolutely. Small businesses owners or individuals, not necessarily owners, even folks that are working think that they can be an independent contractor just because they want to be an independent contractor. There are rules that are established by the IRS that determine whether someone’s an independent contractor. It’s...
Knowing what your particular state’s regulations are is important because you could be in violation and it’s not something that’s readily communicated. So having somebody that you can rely on to give you that information to make sure you’re compliant is not a bad idea. Whether it be an attorney, whether it be an HR...
Taking time away from work is crucial for several reasons, both for individuals’ well-being and for maintaining productivity and effectiveness in the workplace. Physical and Mental Health: Continuous work without breaks can lead to burnout, which is characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy. Taking time off allows individuals to rest and recharge,...
By Monday.com Many young workers these days feel so unprepared for office life that they aren’t even lasting long enough to receive their first paychecks. In a ResumeBuilder.com survey, 74% of managers and business leaders said they believe Gen Z is more difficult to work with than other generations, and 12% have fired a...
How does People First help people deal with compliance and complexity? Getting to know the individual, getting to know the organization, asking a lot of questions, and then listening. It’s amazing what, someone will call me with a question, think that’s the only question they have. And in hearing them talk about that question, realize...
I would say the number one thing is to either have an in house person or outsource it. Get that shoebox to that individual to get things organized so that you can see where you stand at least if not earlier, on a monthly basis, where are we? What are our bank balances? Without having...
Reviewing an employee handbook is important to ensure it remains current and compliant with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how often it should be reviewed, as the frequency can depend on factors such as changes in laws, regulations, company policies, and industry standards. However, here are some general guidelines:...
By Matt Gonzales For Kaitlin Howes, the topic of burnout at work hits close to home. Howes, an HR business partner at Reward Gateway, said that at a previous employer, she was “trapped in a rigid role without a lot of flexibility,” where innovation felt out of reach. The monotony of completing the same...
When you are evaluating not just your clients, but you’re going to look at your team, you want to make sure you’ve got the right people in the right seat and that needs to be looked at. There may be the, organization could be changing and who was in the right seat at one point...
The power of goal setting. This probably is the number one thing I would stress in any organization is to have goals. Any individual should have goals. And we all know, look at the first of the year, people make those resolutions. They need to be realistic, but a business needs to set goals. Otherwise...
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