Jennifer Soper

Monster.com is a recruiting software that allows you to post jobs on the Monster website, mobile app, and its network of job boards and partner sites (including posting to Military.com and hundreds of newspaper sites). Monster also lets you search resumes and reach out to interested candidates directly and offers some applicant tracking functions. Pricing…

The difference between IRS Forms W-9 vs 1099 is that the former is given to contractors for the purpose of collecting personal information, while the latter is for reporting wages to the IRS. Form W-9 is used to gather information about a contractor (like name, address, and Tax ID/SS number) so their earnings can be…

A human resources (HR) compliance calendar ensures that your HR department stays on top of important events, such as tax deadlines, Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance, quarterly performance reviews, and healthcare deadlines. Our HR compliance calendar can be easily integrated into your Google Calendar or downloaded as a PDF or Excel file, so you won’t…

Converting employees into influential leaders is crucial for the success of any business. To do this, it’s important to provide leadership training for your employees that provides a platform for them to develop essential leadership skills and qualities that focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and communicating. What is Leadership Training? Leadership training refers to…

Having a strong paternity leave policy in place will notify employees of their rights for leave and pay as well as keep your business compliant with federal, state, and FMLA laws. A paternity leave policy that is part of your company handbook and paid-time-off (PTO) leave policy will state leave options and expectations clearly for…

Employee attendance policies are company documents, often part of your handbook, that clearly define attendance requirements at your company. These should include definitions, indicate how employees may be disciplined for violations of the policy, and an employee acknowledgement. For an example of how to draft yours, download our free attendance policy template and customize it…

“No call, no show” means that an employee missed work and didn’t call to let their employer know about it. It is an issue that plagues businesses of all sizes, but it can be especially detrimental to small businesses. Having a no call, no show policy can help prevent this by setting expectations and explaining…

A flexible work schedule policy outlines for employees an alternative to the typical 9–5, Monday–Friday workweek. It might allow for different daily start and end times or even a compressed four-day workweek. Employees who can customize their work hours can better manage their time and focus on their tasks. If you plan on allowing a…

Managing employee attendance is crucial for your small business to thrive. It is vital that your employees show up for work—as excessive absences can significantly impact your business’ productivity and overall employee morale. Developing a strong attendance policy, using time tracking software, and providing benefits and resources to help employees limit unexpected absences are just…

Employers are required to complete an I-9 form, which confirms eligibility to work in the US, within three days after a new employee starts. The employee fills out the top section of the first page, and employers must verify and fill out the rest. Follow the instructions below for how to fill out an I-9…

Conducting a reference check is a vital part of your hiring process as it helps verify the information a candidate has given you and provides additional details about the candidate’s work performance and abilities. It is equally important to know what reference check questions to ask as this will help you make the best hiring…

Large and small businesses alike often find it most efficient to hire employees (W-2 workers) for some roles and tasks and independent contractors (1099 workers) for others. Understanding the differences between 1099 vs W-2 workers is important, as misclassifying employees as contractors can lead to thousands in fees and penalties. *All states recognize at-will employment…