When you’re a small business owner, it can seem like there are a million different things vying for your attention. And if you have employees, payroll is one of them. As a business owner, I know how difficult it can be to know all the payroll and employment laws. There are so many that it’s […]
The economy is booming—and that means employees who have been loyal to your business for years might quietly be searching for new jobs. Just how happy are your small business employees? To find out, QuickBooks Payroll surveyed 1,000 employees at companies with 20 or fewer workers. Here’s what they learned—and what it means to your
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In 1908, a New England cotton mill instituted the first rule that Jewish workers would not have to work on Saturdays, their Sabbath. A few years later, in 1926, Henry Ford opted to close his factories on Sunday, too—and so began the five-day work week as we know it. For nearly a century, businesses have
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Everyone wants to work in an environment that is supportive of their wants and needs. However, many companies have set a standard where the perks make work seem more like a clubhouse than a work environment. Some perks can even become distractions, especially if they’re not wanted or usable. To find out which perks employers should reconsider offering their workers, we asked members
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By Mansi Singhal Post sponsored by qplum. I’ve been a small business owner since 2010. In 2016, I launched an online financial advisory service, qplum, where we manage money for individuals, families, and businesses. We frequently discuss with clients the importance of saving enough for retirement. Time and again, we meet clients who don’t have a
The United States is known (at least in the world of parents) as being a part of the Final Four. We’re not talking basketball. We’re talking about the final four countries in the world that have no mandated maternity leave: Suriname, Lesotho, Papua New Guinea, and, yes, the United States. Although maternity leave is not
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In an uncertain economy, almost any employee or executive will at some point face having his or her employment terminated. If you are terminated, you want to be able to negotiate a reasonable severance package, especially if you have an existing employment agreement. There are a number of key legal and economic issues that should
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With today’s emphasis on company culture and loyalty, the role of human resources management and the types of benefits a company offers has become increasingly important for a business’s future. However, being competitive in these areas isn’t always easy for small and medium-sized businesses. Smaller companies often don’t have the budgets to support the necessary
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If you know you want to create a culture of positive, engaged employees, I applaud you. It’s these types of cultures that attract top talent and spur productivity among your high-quality team. Culture is a funny thing in the workplace. It’s not a set-it-and-forget-it kind of management technique. It’s one that requires daily nurturing and
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By Aaron Agius There’s a slew of reasons why employees act the way they do: age, personality, experience, reliance on a paycheck, and so on. As their employer, you do your best to create a healthy work environment that inspires hard-working employees. But are they telling you what they actually want in return for their
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