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How to Set up & Run Payroll With Patriot Payroll

By Charlette Beasley on August 11, 2020 | How To, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Patriot offers a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-use software for conducting payroll for any number of employees. You can choose the full service plan starting at $34 per month or a DIY option that starts at $14 per month and requires you to handle tax filings. Patriot Payroll provides free setup for companies, but the process…

Employer Branding—6 Steps to Make People Want to Work for You

By Patrick Proctor on August 7, 2020 | Human Resources, Recruiting, What is | Comments (0)

How you are perceived by current employees, job candidates, and those who may apply for future opportunities is largely tied directly to your employer brand. Employer branding can have a huge impact on attracting and retaining enough high-quality talent, which in turn will help you grow and compete within your industry effectively. In this article,…

What Is a Non-Compete Agreement? + Free Template

By Patrick Proctor on August 5, 2020 | HR Laws, Human Resources, Templates | Comments (0)

A Non-compete Agreement (NCA) is used to safeguard a business’s competitive interests. This agreement, or contract, is used by a business when it has a unique or well-performing product, service, or sales platform with clientele that could be depreciated with departing employees. Non-compete Agreements are used to keep current employees or other associates, like clients…

8 Best Payroll Software for 2020

By Charlette Beasley on August 5, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Human Resources | Comments (100)

When you start looking for payroll software, the biggest challenge can be figuring out how each provider is different. Most calculate wages, offer direct deposit, and pay taxes, but which one is really best for your business? We walk you through a variety of features that are important to consider when choosing a payroll software…

How to Set Up Direct Deposit for Employees

By Charlette Beasley on August 5, 2020 | How To, Human Resources, Payroll | Comments (0)

Direct deposit is the most common way to pay employees, and with good reason. Employee paychecks are deposited directly into their bank accounts, usually within a couple of days after you process it. Learning how to set up direct deposit is simple—you need bank account information, documented employee approval, and a service to help facilitate….

6 Strategies to Engaging and Retaining Remote Employees

By Patrick Proctor on August 4, 2020 | How To, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Now more than ever, employers are eager to engage their remote employees within their organization. The number of people who work from home has increased 173% since 2005, and now 4.3 million people in the United States work from home at least half the time. Keeping them engaged by providing clear communication, a strong sense…

In-House Payroll vs Outsourced Payroll: Which Is Best for Your Business?

By Charlette Beasley on July 31, 2020 | Human Resources, Versus | Comments (0)

Payroll is an important part of any business and should not be considered lightly. Doing it right not only keeps employees happy but protects your business. Many companies choose to outsource all or part of their payroll duties, while others handle it completely in-house. Which is the best choice for you? Take the quiz below…

What You Need to Know About Running Agriculture Payroll

By Charlette Beasley on July 29, 2020 | How To, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Farm employers generally get help from family, part-time workers, youth, and sometimes contractors; however, they’re still responsible for processing payroll and taxes like a non-farm business. The process for doing agriculture payroll is similar to that which most employers follow, but there are some exceptions. Depending on how much you pay in wages, who you’re…

How to Hire Employees in 7 Steps [+ Free Checklist]

By Patrick Proctor on July 28, 2020 | Human Resources, Recruiting, Ultimate Guide | Comments (3)

Hiring great employees is the key to growing your business. A thoughtful hiring process includes well-written job descriptions, recruitment ads, interview processes, and strong compensation packages. All of these steps will help you find the right talent for your work requirements. A sound hiring process also prevents potential labor law violations and turnovers. Download our…

How to Set Up, Calculate & Pay Payroll Tax Payments in QuickBooks

By Charlette Beasley on July 27, 2020 | How To, Human Resources, Payroll | Comments (2)

Employers are liable for paying their own employment taxes (Social Security, Medicare and unemployment) in addition to withholding and paying payroll taxes for their employees. All three QuickBooks Payroll plans (Core, Complete, and Elite) make it easy to calculate and pay these taxes, however, there are a few steps required to set up tax information…

How to Do Payroll in QuickBooks Online in 9 Steps

By Charlette Beasley on July 22, 2020 | Human Resources, Payroll | Comments (16)

If you’re already using QuickBooks Online and you have employees, consider adding QuickBooks Payroll to your plan. You can access it from the same system you use to manage your business’ books, and your payroll expenses will easily transfer to the appropriate general ledger accounts. In just a few easy steps, you can set up…

What is ZipRecruiter: Features, Pricing, & How It Works

By Patrick Proctor on July 22, 2020 | Human Resources, Recruiting, What is | Comments (2)

ZipRecruiter is a job aggregator that automatically updates job advertisements from multiple internet sources and consolidates it in one place for easy viewing. ZipRecruiter also is a prolific resume search tool, and job search engine. Once an employer posts a job on ZipRecruiter, it’s pushed to 100+ different job boards. These features make ZipRecruiter a…