Outsourcing HR for Small Businesses: The Cost-Effective Solution?
As small to medium-sized (SME) business owners, we wear multiple hats and juggle countless responsibilities on a daily basis. From managing finances to overseeing operations, the list seems endless. Outsourcing HR can often seem like the way to go, but is it the cost-effective solution? Well a lesson that we learned early on, the hard […]
When Should You Outsource HR for Your SME Business?
This one’s for you, fellow SME business owners, who may be at the stage of wondering when you should outsource your HR. You’ve built your empire from the ground up, excelling in what you do best. But as you expand and hire more team members, the complexities of managing human resources start knocking on your […]
I-9 Remote Verification Changes in 2023
With Covid-19 bringing on the remote workforce, some adjustments had to be made regarding employee verification. Since 1986, employers have been required to physically examine new hires’ documentation. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, DHS allowed employers temporary flexibility to inspect Form I-9 documents remotely to accommodate the need for employees to work remotely to limit […]
Pros and cons of a four-day workweek
By now, you’ve probably heard all the chatter extolling the eye-popping benefits of a four-day workweek. Increased revenue? Higher employee satisfaction? A 32-hour workweek with no dips in productivity? Seemingly every report indicates that the four-day workweek experiments are an overwhelming success. It certainly feels like the beginning of a massive shift in how we […]
5 Common HR compliance issues
Maintaining HR compliance is a never-ending process as regulations, and best practices change constantly. In addition, each company must attend to new local, state, and national laws as they come. Without HR expertise on hand, businesses risk tripping into the many pitfalls of non-compliance fines and penalties. But internal HR teams are expensive. So how […]
Protecting your business from employment lawsuits
Few words strike fear in the heart of a business owner like “lawsuit.” Unfortunately, employment lawsuits are an ever-present threat to companies, especially those with limited HR compliance knowledge. If you conduct business in the U.S., you’re working in the 5th most litigious country on the planet. Running your business without the right policies and […]
HR Audit Checklist
The holiday season is a perfect time to take a step back and examine your strategy with an HR audit. By conducting a holistic review of your HR strengths and weaknesses, you’ll know exactly where to focus your energy in 2023. But how does an HR audit work? HR audits provide a clear picture of […]
