I have several clients in multiple states. We have one master handbook that is considered the master. Then we have state-specific amendments to the handbook for each state that the employer has employees. State employment laws and requirements change periodically and so it is critical to have someone who is on top of these changes...
I was fortunate early in my career to work for an employer who paid for me to earn my Master’s Degree. I wanted to do something to give back to my employer for this great benefit and so for my thesis, I developed a Career Development Program for the company. As part of the program,...
Downloading a template is not the wisest thing to do for several reasons. First, it is not unique to your business. Like you have a “brand” with your business, you want to have a brand with your employees and you want to have your handbook have a look and feel that matches your culture. You...
The answer is yes! Even the smallest business of say two or more employees should have an employee handbook. Employee handbooks are critical for many different reasons. First, it’s a communication tool for the employees to know what’s expected of them. It tells them about pay cycles and other payroll matters, time off policies, hours...
A job description is a written document that summarizes each job in an organization, describes the duties of the job, lists the knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job, and describes the working conditions and physical demands of the job. Are they necessary? Absolutely. As with any policy, rule or procedure in an...
I have been in the Human Resource field for over 40 years now and have worked with many employment attorneys. They are a critical part of the organization and I always tell my clients to have a relationship with an employment attorney who they can go to with any concerns they have. Employee handbooks need...
An outsourced bookkeeper who knows your business and understands your particular industry is key. They can look at your business with insight that you might miss because you are so close to your business. I know when I work with clients, I make suggestions and they say, I’ve been working with so and so for...
I love shoe boxes. Yes, that’s right and I am not talking about shoes. I’m talking about the vessels some business owners use to keep their business receipts in. If that sounds familiar to you, you need to get someone on board to assist you with getting those documents in order. Many business owners start...
As I mentioned in a previous video, one of the key questions to ask a bookkeeper when you are interviewing them is “What are the core components of a proper bookkeeping process?“ The components are Accounts Receivable, that is money that is due the business. A/R consists of tracking customers, creating invoices, collecting what is...
This is a great question that I’d like to address with you today. Having a bookkeeper who knows the nuances of your business is critical. Knowing your industry will ensure the bookkeeper will know what reporting is necessary, how they can record transactions that show the true picture of the business. This enables the business...
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