Employee handbooks are formal documents that set expectations for employees and employers alike. These guides are typically issued to new hires before their first day of work. The handbooks provide a wide range of information about the company, including its history, mission statement, core values, procedures, benefits, policies, and much more. Some employee handbooks also… read more.
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How to Use LinkedIn for Recruiting
If you were to talk to recruiters 15 years ago, they would likely laugh at the idea of using social media to find talent. But fast forward to 2021, and you’ll find that most recruiting is done via social media, especially LinkedIn. A whopping 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find new hires. LinkedIn is… read more.
OnPay Review
OnPay is a top payroll service with a range of helpful features. It’s easy to use and lets businesses run payroll in minutes. The service allows companies to pay both W-2 employees and 1099 contractors. There’s a free initial setup included, and end-of-year tax forms are created at no cost. Who Needs OnPay? OnPay is… read more.
Firing Employees: Everything to Know
Many managers will quickly agree that firing an employee is the most challenging part of their job. So it is no wonder that managers often forestall the decision to fire problematic employees. Reasons for refusing to take immediate action range from uncertainty about the decision, feelings of guilt, and legal concerns. However, constantly dealing with… read more.
Sick Leave Laws: Everything to Know
If you’re deliberating what to do when an employee misses work due to a sickness or injury, you’re in the right place. Sick leave laws are a set of rules and regulations that decide whether employers need to compensate employees who miss work due to unavoidable reasons. Although no federal laws require paid sick leave,… read more.
Human Resources Certification: Everything to Know
Looking after day-to-day operations, managing finances, marketing, and dealing with the workforce are part and parcel of running a business. For smaller and mid-size businesses, these responsibilities often fall on one individual or the Human Resources department. And many other tasks and responsibilities also fall under the purview of HR. Considering HR’s impact on a… read more.
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
Just as job candidates must prepare for a job interview, so should you as the interviewer. Preparing for the interview ensures that you and your candidate have a great interview experience. It also allows you to make the best hiring decision for your company. Recruiterbox can help you take a collaborative hiring approach that involves… read more.
Non-Compete Agreements Guide: Everything to Know
Non-compete agreements are contracts between employers and employees. Companies use these contracts to limit competition and prevent trade secrets from spreading outside of the organization. The terms of a non-compete agreement typically prohibit an employee from taking certain jobs during or after their employment with the company. This usually means they can’t work in certain… read more.
Exempt vs Non-Exempt Employees: Everything to Know
At first glance, it might be hard to tell the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees. However, they are terms all employers should be more than familiar with if they want to make sure they’re compliant with regulations and compensating their employees properly. If you’re working with an exempt employee, they are not entitled to… read more.
How to Come Up With the Best Interview Questions
The interview process has changed dramatically over the last 20 years. In the past, there was the opportunity to get a “surprise” interview question that caused candidates to pause and have to think on their feet to answer it as best as possible. Many companies used these types of questions to weed out the strong… read more.