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7 Best HRIS/HRMS Software for Small Business 2020

By Patrick Proctor on June 10, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (0)

An HR Information/Management System (HRIS/HRMS) is software that manages people data across the employee lifecycle—from recruitment to termination. The best HR software for small business isn’t an expensive ERP system designed for large corporations. Instead, it’s affordable cloud-based software that easily integrates with your businesses other apps. Best 7 HRIS Software and HRMS Tools How…

8 Best Employee Scheduling Software for Small Businesses

By Patrick Proctor on May 29, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (31)

Employee scheduling software automates work schedules by providing an online calendar that outlines employee schedules and availability. We considered the best employee scheduling software that gives your team mobile apps for schedules, messages, leave requests, and shift-swaps. Most cost just a few dollars per month, per employee, with some being entirely free for a single…

10 Best Tips for Managing Remote Employees

By Patrick Proctor on May 29, 2020 | How To, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Hiring remote employees means giving your business access to more talent but it also requires major adjustments to your company culture in order for it to have a positive effect on your team and bottom line. Frequent communication, solid organizational support, and helping remote employees stay balanced are the keys to sustained success. Knowing how…

4 Best Free Employee Scheduling Software

By Patrick Proctor on May 11, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Free employee scheduling software offers web-based and mobile options you can use to build and publish work schedules for your staff so you no longer have to maintain and print spreadsheets. Most offer time tracking, leave management, and communication tools with features like schedule confirmations, shift swapping, and the option for team members to access…

What Is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & How Does It Work?

By Patrick Proctor on April 27, 2020 | HR Operations, Human Resources, What is | Comments (0)

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential workplace service that employers pay for and is free to employees. An EAP is commonly the most overlooked, yet valuable, benefits offered by organizations large and small. Counseling services provided by an EAP help employees manage life-stressors of all kinds. An EAP can help employees stay focused…

Six Free Time Cards & Downloadable Timesheet Templates

By Patrick Proctor on April 22, 2020 | HR Operations, Human Resources, Templates | Comments (12)

A timesheet tracks the hours employees work over a period of time. Small businesses use employee time card data to calculate company payroll, and independent contractors and freelancers use them to bill for time worked. We’ve provided six free downloadable timesheet templates for multiple pay schedules: weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, and daily. If you’re interested…

5 Best Onboarding Software for 2020

By Patrick Proctor on March 27, 2020 | Buyer's 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…

10 SMART Goals Examples for Small Businesses in 2020

By Patrick Proctor on February 25, 2020 | HR Operations, Human Resources, Tip List | Comments (5)

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…

How to Terminate an Employee

By Patrick Proctor on January 28, 2020 | How To, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (8)

Employers are right to be concerned about how to fire an employee legally due to often confusing federal and state laws. However, most states allow businesses to terminate employees at will. Protect your business from costly wrongful termination and anti-discrimination lawsuits by following important steps like documenting the “why” and sending final paychecks on time….

How to Track Employee Time & Attendance

By Charlette Beasley on January 8, 2020 | How To, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Learning how to track employee time will help you avoid both overpayment and penalties due to underpayment. You can track employee attendance using a timesheet template, time clock, and more. However, you choose to track, make sure you keep an updated list of employees, log beginning and ending work times, and consider applicable labor laws….

Top 25 HR Tools the Pros Use

By Laura Handrick on January 7, 2020 | HR Operations, Human Resources, Tip List | Comments (0)

The best human resources tools range from employee data software to mobile HR apps that track people and work-related activities. HR tools streamline tasks human resource professionals manage—beyond hiring, benefits, and culture building. Below are traditional HR standbys plus some newer tools your HR team may find you can no longer live without. In fact,…