A passive candidate is a person who isn’t currently applying for jobs but who may be encouraged to come work for your company if you make them a compelling offer. Finding and recruiting passive candidates can enhance your recruiting efforts and pay off by bringing the best talent in your door. Thank you to Indeed…
About the Author
Laura Handrick
Laura Handrick is a staff writer at Fit Small Business, specializing in the full cycle of Human Resource topics from recruiting to talent management. She holds SHRM certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), a Master's in Educational Technology, and is certified as an International Franchise Executive through the IFA. She has worked with small business owners and managers as a business coach and served as the HR director in Fortune 100 companies. Her passion is helping people and organizations grow. Laura spends her free time hiking, gardening, golfing, and volunteering in northern AZ with her husband and their dog, Sparky.
15 Questions to Ask Before Buying Small Business Health Insurance
Business owners with fewer than 50 employees often want to provide small business health insurance but aren’t sure where to start. We’ll answer the most common questions, such as how much it will cost, whether you have to provide coverage and what options are available. Our answers include resources where you can find more information,…
Top 25 Employee Referral Program Ideas from the Pros
Employee referral programs reward employees who refer successful new hires to their business. The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) states that employee referrals are “employers’ top source of hires, delivering more than 30 percent of all hires.” That’s a great reason to build an employee referral program that helps recruit top talent. Thank you…
Top 30 Internal Communications Tips from the Pros
Internal communications refers to messaging and communication tools, such as email, meetings or apps that a business uses to share information with employees. The best internal communication approaches ensure two-way interactions and transparency. Businesses with strong internal communications have healthier cultures, happier employees and are able to adapt more rapidly to change. We asked 30…
How to Complete Your 2018 ACA Reporting in 4 Steps
Per the Affordable Care Act (ACA), businesses with 50 or more full-time employees must provide the IRS with ACE reporting that explains what benefits they offered. Those with 49 or fewer employees don’t need to report this data unless they’re self-insured. We’ll provide four simple steps to complete your ACA reporting using Forms 1094 and…
State Mandatory Sick Time Laws Chart & Free Sick Time Policy
Seven states in the United States currently have mandatory sick leave laws: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state. However, the rules aren’t the same in each state, and no federal laws mandate paid sick leave. Paid sick leave laws by state can range from five days of unpaid sick leave up to…
6 Best Payroll Software for Small Business 2018
Payroll software makes it easy to calculate wages, pay employees via direct deposit and file taxes for businesses that want to manage their payroll in-house. We looked at the most popular options and rising stars including Gusto, Paychex and ADP. These payroll software options cover the range for ease of use, features and price. Top…
Payroll Processing: What Happens During the Payroll Process
The payroll process refers to the steps required to pay employees each pay period and involves employees’ hours worked, their pay rate, and deductions. Processing payroll ensures employees are paid based on their employment status and other Department of Labor (DOL) requirements. We’ll cover the basics of payroll processing to help ensure your employees are…
Personnel File: What to Include & Not Include [+Checklist]
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A personnel file is a paper or electronic folder for storing HR and payroll documents related to new, existing, or past employees. It should include basic employee and compensation information in compliance with federal and state labor laws. Understanding what employment records to store in a secure personnel file helps you avoid potential mistakes and…
Employee Theft — Types, Why It Occurs & 7 Steps to Prevent It
Employee theft is the stealing of goods, money or time by the people who work for you, such as employees or contractors. To prevent employee theft, you need to identify how your business is vulnerable to it. You can then create policies, processes and monitoring systems to reduce or prevent employee theft. To help prevent…
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): Definition & Free Template
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA), also known as a confidentiality agreement, is a legal document used to safeguard your business’ information and data. An NDA is used by businesses when sharing proprietary information with at least one other person or organization, and states that the information cannot be disclosed by one or both parties to the…
How to Be an Entrepreneur – 25 Top Entrepreneur Traits You Need
Some people wonder how to be an entrepreneur and whether they have what it takes to open a small business. We asked the owners of small businesses and startups to share the top entrepreneur traits that it takes to survive and thrive. If you own a small business or are thinking about how to be…
