Jennifer Soper

W-9 for contractors is a form that gathers basic information about independent contractors, like name and Social Security number. The W-9 form is used to verify a contractor’s tax ID number in order to report earnings (>$600) for the year. The form is easy to complete and doesn’t need to be submitted to the IRS….

LinkedIn is a social media website built around its users’ professional networks where individuals can connect with current and former colleagues, join industry groups, and search and apply for jobs with businesses on the platform. As a small business, you can leverage LinkedIn to find employees from its captive pool of candidates. Your first step…

Wave Payroll and Gusto are both payroll software that will allow you to pay employees and contractors. Gusto is a standalone payroll service that offers additional HR features (e.g., employee benefits, time tracking, and hiring support tools); whereas Wave Payroll is an add-on to its free accounting software and is very limited in HR features….

Gusto and Paycom are both full-service HR and payroll software providers. Their platforms are designed to streamline HR offerings, such as onboarding, employee benefits, payroll, and tax processing. Gusto is affordable with unlimited pay runs starting at $49 per month + $6 per person per month. Paycom’s pricing is non-transparent and charges per-employee fees for…

A work from home (WFH) dress code policy standardizes the acceptable work attire for remote employees. Although it might seem irrelevant, you don’t want employees in their pajamas all day if they’re doing video calls with clients, prospects, and business leaders. Creating continuity and a level of professionalism keeps your team productive and focused, while…

Illegal interview questions address subjects that are not allowed, generally related to protected categories, such as age or religion. You will want to steer clear of these questions as they may violate discrimination laws. In addition to age and religion, the following are subjects to stay away from as they are illegal questions to ask…

Employee evaluation forms are documents that give structure to your employee management and feedback process. These may be used regularly for annual performance reviews or as needed for performance improvement. Having a well-structured performance review template is important to ensure that you hit all necessary points for improvement while avoiding any issues of discrimination. Besides…

Indeed and CareerBuilder are both popular job posting sites with a wide international reach. Their job ads reach millions of job seekers, and both offer resume searches as well. While Indeed has a wider reach and is more popular among a broader audience of job hunters, CareerBuilder, with its monthly plans and stronger set of…

Google is the go-to resource for almost any query, including open job posts. It can be a powerful tool for getting your open positions in front of qualified candidates. However, you cannot post a job ad directly on Google. Instead, its job ad aggregator, Google for Jobs, will pick up your listing from one of…

There are many ways employees steal company time—and ultimately company money—from their employers. Time theft is when an employee gets paid for time they did not work, anything from taking extended breaks to modifying time sheets or having a co-worker punch in for them. One of the best things you can do to prevent and…

Human resources (HR) compliance is the process of ensuring your company adheres to all employment laws and regulations—from hiring and onboarding new employees to administering their benefits and ending the employment relationship. Small businesses are uniquely susceptible to compliance violations because they often lack the oversight necessary to notice and correct issues. To ensure you…

Knowing how to leave a professional employer organization (PEO) can be challenging for small businesses. You have to think about when to notify your PEO provider, what information you need to disclose to your employees, and how to make the transition seamless. We’ve made this task easier with a free downloadable and customizable PEO exit…