The Owner’s Manual
This blog exists to help protect and set free the spirit of entrepreneurship in all of us. You will find useful and inspiring content to help you deal with the unique challenges that come with having employees while trying to find time to focus on what’s most important – growing your business.
The Employee Recognition Program: 5 Keys to Success
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Emily Kudo, SHRM-CPImagine sitting at your desk when you open an e-mail from a colleague outlining the effort you provided on a project. With the praise comes appreciation and notification of your nomination for a company award for your contributions. Then another colleague comes in with a letter from the leader of the company and a token […]
Human Capital Management Trends in 2019
/0 Comments/in Hiring, Engagement & Retention, Human Resources, Small Business /by Guest AuthorIncreasing your company’s performance depends on many complex factors, but it always requires excellent employee development. In 2019, companies that plan to grow know that they can’t neglect a critical element: their human capital. This is why human capital management trends are of prime importance, and may offer a path to help your company become […]
What’s The Difference Between HSA and FSA?
/0 Comments/in Benefits, Human Resources Employee Benefits /by Employers ResourceNeed to offer a competitive benefits package? Setting up an employee savings plan through a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) are popular options that benefit both your businesses and employees. We’re going to look at the difference between HSAs and FSAs to help you figure out what’s going to fit […]
What Is a 1099 Employee and Should You Hire Them?
/1 Comment/in Compliance, Human Resources HR & Compliance /by Employers ResourceWhat is a 1099 employee? They are self-employed workers, also called independent contractors. Form 1099 reports the income that independent contractors receive throughout the year to the IRS for tax purposes. This form replaces the need for a W-2 and indicates that they are not an employee, no employer is responsible for paying FICA taxes […]
Can Employees Take FMLA Leave for the Flu?
/0 Comments/in Compliance, HR Scenario, Human Resources /by Lori De Leon, SPHR, SHRM-CPCold and flu season is here, and employees are missing work because of the flu. For this week’s HR Scenario, let’s take a look at a question from one of our small business clients: Can an employee take FMLA leave for the flu? While you might assume the flu is not covered by the Family […]
2019 New Year HR Compliance Checklist
/0 Comments/in Benefits, Compliance, Employer Resources, Human Resources, Payroll Employee Benefits, HR & Compliance, Payroll & Tax /by Employers ResourceWelcome to the new year! You’re feeling fresh (we hope), and ready to brave the pile of HR projects on your desk. Get a clean, organized start with our New Year HR Compliance Checklist. The transition from one year to the next is often challenging for HR professionals, and our HR experts aim to make […]