A paid time off (PTO) policy commonly combines vacation, sick time, and some or all personal time into a single bank of paid days off for employees. The advantage to employees is that they get to manage their approved time away from the workplace while employers offer an affordable benefit that is highly valued by…
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Patrick Proctor
Patrick Proctor, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) and has consulted and operated at the executive level within the worlds of human resources, organizational development, strategic planning and corporate social responsibility (CSR) for more than 20 years. He has proven success in creating cultures of collaboration and implementing change to achieve sustained workforce excellence.
He recently was the Vice President of Operations and Human Resources at Stash Tea Company for almost a decade and now consults with C-suite executives on people management and related best practices. Patrick holds an MBA in Business Management and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology.
Patrick is a contributor to Fit Small Business and writes about HR and business topics impacting leaders today.
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How to Hire By Industry
There are a number of considerations to make when seeking top talent for your growing team. Knowing how to hire by industry can be one of your business’s more complex challenges. Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring team members can take on many different requirements depending on what your industry values most. This article gets you moving…
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What Is Training and Development?
Training and development is commonly understood to be the portion of your people operations that focuses on your employees’ overall improvement of skill sets and abilities. As this article unpacks for you, its purpose is to advance your employees by engaging your top talent through the areas your organization needs or values the most, yielding…
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Gusto vs ADP vs Paychex: Price & Features Comparison 2020
When comparing payroll processing companies for small businesses, three of the best software options are ADP vs Paychex vs Gusto. They all help employers pay their employees and comply with applicable labor and tax laws. ADP and Paychex, however, have more reporting and customization options and are priced significantly higher than Gusto. When to Use…
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How to Interview Someone for a Job (Plus a Free Checklist)
A job interview is a way to discern whether an applicant is a good fit for your open position. Job interviews can be scheduled in person, by phone, or via video. To avoid penalties and lawsuits, it’s important to ensure your interview questions and hiring practices are fair and don’t violate any labor laws. How…
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10 Best Practices for Managing Employee Attendance Issues
If you have ever supervised employees, then you have, at some point, dealt with managing employee attendance issues. Although finding ways to partner with your employees so that they are more successful is incumbent upon all supervisors, you do not need to be held hostage to this frustration. This article equips you with tools to…
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Payroll Processing: What Happens During the Payroll Process
Payroll processing consists of the steps needed to pay employees each period, and involves tracking hours worked, deducting money for employee benefits, and remitting payroll taxes. Establishing a solid payroll process helps employers avoid penalties for breaking Department of Labor laws (minimum wage, unpaid overtime), and payroll software makes it easy. You can reduce the…
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Payroll Compliance: Important Payroll Laws to Know
Although many would argue that payroll is straightforward, payroll laws vary by state, and regulations change often. This article addresses how payroll tax rates, workers’ compensation, and more evolve. We also acknowledge how the IRS and United States Department of Labor (DOL) look upon many of the most critical compliance areas within payroll processing. Payroll…
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Industry-specific Payroll: Knowing Which Resource Is Best for You
Fair or not, payroll is not the same for everyone. Depending on the industry your business is in, you may be faced with regulatory challenges that others don’t have. The agricultural, restaurant, construction, religious, and nonprofit industries have industry-specific payroll tax rules and IRS reporting requirements they must comply with to avoid penalties. The Importance…
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What Company Culture is And 10 Great Company Culture Examples
Company culture encompasses the entire identity of an organization. It consists of the company’s personality and atmosphere within which it operates, more specifically the management team’s leadership style, company mission, values, expectations, systems, and so on. Because culture can largely affect your company’s success, understanding what company culture is and clearly defining yours is essential….
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