Payroll has completely transformed in the past few years. What used to be simple and straightforward has become much more complicated, involving multi-state taxes, payroll compliance, wage garnishments, and whatnot. And let’s not forget the complex environment of company guidelines, IT systems, and privacy regulations in which the employee pay systems are managed. Naturally, expertise… read more.
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Form 944: Everything You Need to Know
You have several responsibilities as an employer—filing the IRS Form 944, also known as the Employer’s Annual Federal Tax Return, is one of them. So what is Form 944? Eligible small business owners who withhold income and payroll taxes from their employees’ paychecks can file this form to report federal income tax and FICA tax… read more.
How to Create a Payroll Budget
Budgeting helps determine in advance whether you have enough money to do things you need and want to do. Better yet, it gives you a spending plan to ensure you always have money for the things you need. Payroll budgeting works similarly, but instead, it focuses on manpower. It tells you what staffing you’ll need… read more.
How to Set up Employee Benefits
When employers talk about their compensation packages, they don’t only mean salary. To employers, compensation includes employee benefits like health insurance, paid time off (PTO), and retirement plans. While many employers see these benefits as “extra,” these perks are a part of the total package that can make or break their decision to work for… read more.
How to Post a Job on LinkedIn
Posting a job on LinkedIn greatly simplifies the hiring process. LinkedIn is the best tool for connecting directly with candidates by giving you access to its vast number of users. It also saves you time and stress by shortcutting the recruitment process and automatically disqualifying candidates. In this article, we will show you exactly how… read more.
Reference Check Questions Guide: Everything to Know
During the hiring process, a hiring manager will often reach out to a candidate’s previous employer to learn more about the candidate. This helps the hiring manager make a more informed decision about that candidate. After all, candidates can write anything on their resumes and practice dazzling answers to interview questions, but honest references from… read more.
Diversity Recruiting Guide: Everything to Know
Diversity recruitment has always been a hot topic globally. Today, bottom-line results are not being measured in dollars, but rather in the demographics of women recruitment, retention and supplier diversity, and minority inclusion. Business owners are finally coming to terms with how having a diverse workforce can provide tangible benefits besides ensuring legal compliance and… read more.
The Top 6 Best Employee Monitoring Software in 2021
Employee monitoring software makes it easy to ensure your employees are using their time at work efficiently and responsibly. This in-depth guide gives you a glimpse into the best monitoring software for your business as well as how to know if you need it. The Top 6 Best Employee Monitoring Software ActivTrak – Best for… read more.
The Top 5 Best Time and Attendance Systems in 2021
The less ambiguity about employees’ time and attendance, the better—time is money, after all. Luckily, there are tools here to help, and we’ve tested the best of them. The Top 5 Time and Attendance Systems QuickBooks Time – Best for Remote Workers Rippling – Best for Fast Payroll OnTheClock – Best for Payroll Integrations TimeTrex… read more.
How to Hire a Contract Recruiter
When you don’t have the time to look through hundreds of candidates to make a hire, a contract recruiter can help you find the right one for the job. And along with a human recruiter, you can also use software solutions to keep track of the hiring process and communicate with your recruiter. Zoho Recruit… read more.