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How to Hire a Chef in 5 Steps

By Mary King on March 30, 2020 | How To, Human Resources, Recruiting | Comments (0)

Great restaurant chefs combine extensive food knowledge with business acumen and leadership skills. Hiring a chef for your restaurant will depend on your culinary and business needs as well as your budget. The restaurant industry is projected to expand rapidly through 2028, so competition to hire a chef will be fierce for the foreseeable future….

Post-Tax vs Pre-Tax Deductions: What Employers Should Know

By Charlette Beasley on March 30, 2020 | Human Resources, Payroll, Ultimate Guide | Comments (0)

The primary difference between post- and pre-tax deductions is the time at which employees are required to pay taxes on them. Pre-tax deductions, like some retirement contributions and insurance premiums, are amounts you subtract from the employee’s earnings before computing taxes, driving the tax bill down for both you and your employees. Post-tax deductions are…

5 Best Onboarding Software for 2020

By Patrick Proctor on March 27, 2020 | Buyers Guide, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (0)

More than half of new hires want an onboarding process that is thorough and organized, according to a LinkedIn poll. Onboarding software can help your HR team create automated processes, provide easy access to needed paperwork, and create a “paper trail” of accomplished tasks to ensure compliance. The best ones are affordable and easy to…

New Employee Orientation Plus a Checklist to Keep You on Track

By Patrick Proctor on March 27, 2020 | How To, Human Resources, Recruiting | Comments (0)

New employee orientation is the first official experience new hires have with their employers after they join the team. It should provide a good introduction into the company’s culture, the employee’s job duties, and an opportunity to complete any required paperwork. We recommend using a checklist to ensure you provide the best experience possible. We’ve…

Payroll Tax vs Income Tax: Are They Different?

By Charlette Beasley on March 27, 2020 | Human Resources, Ultimate Guide | Comments (0)

The terms payroll tax vs income tax are sometimes erroneously used interchangeably. The payroll tax consists of the employee- and employer-paid Social Security and Medicare taxes; they’re used to fund your employees’ needs during retirement. Income tax is money employees may owe to a federal, state, or local agency based on their total earnings, dependents,…

8 Best Payroll Services & Payroll Companies 2020

By Charlette Beasley on March 23, 2020 | Buyers Guide, Human Resources, Payroll | Comments (0)

The best payroll services help businesses pay employees correctly, manage tax withholdings, and ensure deductions are taken for benefits, retirement savings, and garnishments. Annual payroll related costs for 10 employees can range from $1,000 to more than $22,000. The best payroll services are affordable, easy to use, and include both payroll and human resources support….

10 Ways to Prepare Your Small Business During a Pandemic

By Valerie D’Orazio on March 18, 2020 | Human Resources, Listicle | Comments (0)

It’s a brave new world out there, and businesses haven’t been to this pandemic rodeo before. COVID-19 has no doubt sent CEOs, HR managers, and employees scrambling to revisit their official business procedures in the case of any emergency. Things got even crazier when the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the coronavirus is now…

5 Steps to Building a Dynamic Team

By Patrick Proctor on February 26, 2020 | How To, Human Resources, Recruiting | Comments (0)

Developing and sustaining a high-performing, collaborative, innovative and dynamic team is a challenge. It’s not simply finding the right people; it is sustaining those individuals, empowering them as a team and helping them define how they will execute their tasks. We will walk you through how to build a team that you can trust and…

10 SMART Goals Examples for Small Businesses in 2020

By Patrick Proctor on February 25, 2020 | HR Operations, Human Resources, Tip List | Comments (2)

Business goals usually involve an entire organization and can include items like budgets, customer lists, vendors, and service or product management. Pulling it all together can be challenging, but it’s worth it if you can learn how to implement SMART goals (S=specific, M=measurable, A=achievable, R=relevant, and T=time-bound). We outlined some SMART goals examples you can…

6 Best Restaurant Payroll Software 2020

By Charlette Beasley on February 5, 2020 | Buyers Guide, Human Resources, Payroll | Comments (0)

The best restaurant payroll software helps businesses pay employees accurately and on-time, manage payroll taxes, and track tips using special tip reporting features. Annual costs can range from $468 to more than $4,000 for 20 employees. We evaluated costs, restaurant-specific features, human resource support, and customer reviews to determine the top six systems. 6 Best…