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...
In the context of Wage and Hour Laws in many jurisdictions, there are distinctions between hours worked and paid time off (PTO), both in terms of regulations and how they affect an employee’s compensation. Hours Worked: Hours worked typically refer to the actual time an employee spends performing tasks for their employer. These hours are...
The United States Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a final rule that increases the minimum salary required to be paid to employees classified as exempt executive, administrative, professional (including the salaried computer professional) and highly compensated employees. Final Rule Summary Effective July 1, 2024 The minimum salary...
In making a decision on your accounting software, do you want to host it locally or in the cloud? And that depends upon how many people are going to use the software, where they’re located. If you’re a virtual company, you want it in the cloud. I have clients right now that set me up...
The first thing I would say is what other software are you using? For example, you might have a certain point of service system or a system that tracks inventory and purchasing and then what accounting software is compatible with your existing software in your other practices in your inventory or your sales. And you...
Payroll processing, when managed effectively, can save you money in several keyways. Here are some of the primary cost-saving aspects: Avoidance of Penalties for Non-compliance: Payroll involves various legal requirements including tax withholdings and filings. Errors in payroll can result in costly penalties and fines from tax agencies. Accurate processing ensures that all tax obligations...
By Allen Smith, J.D. “Workplace harassment” is more than just sexual harassment, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reminded employers in guidance published April 29. The commission shared specific examples of the kinds of harassment it deems unlawful—including harassment based on race, sex, religion and other factors. Examples of Workplace Harassment The...
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