We all harbor biases in this life, whether we are aware of them or not. Dictionary.com defines bias as prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. Hiring biases are just biases that seep over into the hiring process. Before we…
Best Employee Time Clocks for Employers in 2021
Employee time clocks help track when employees are working or on break. There are time card machines that work for just one location and newer online employee time clock systems that provide flexibility. Online systems are just a few dollars a month per employee. We considered both types of employee time clocks for ease of…
How To Post a Job on LinkedIn in 8 Easy Steps
LinkedIn is without a doubt the premier social media platform for professionals in the majority of industries who are looking to hire new employees. It now has more than half a billion members (in more than 200 countries). Learning how to post a job on LinkedIn is simple and takes minutes. We will guide you…
6 Best Free Applicant Tracking Systems To Consider in 2021
Applicant tracking systems (ATS) are software tools that recruiters and hiring managers use to find top candidates. An ATS saves time by storing applications and tracking job seekers throughout the recruiting process—from job ads to hiring. If you’re starting to ramp up your hiring, you should consider an ATS that is free, simplifies job posting,…
How To Do Payroll Yourself in 8 Steps (+ Free Checklist)
When people think of payroll, they immediately jump to number crunching. Although calculations are a part of it, you’ll need to understand the overall process to learn how to do payroll. Doing payroll includes everything from setting up your business as an employer to paying your employees, tax agencies, and other applicable entities. While small…
What Are Passive Candidates and How To Recruit Them
Passive candidates are people who are usually employed, highly qualified, and aren’t actively looking to leave their present jobs, but may consider a change if offered the right opportunity. Employers seek them out for many reasons, including their higher retention rates and the fact that there are so many of them. How you go about…
How To Calculate Gross Pay and What Employers Should Include
Gross pay is the amount of money you pay an employee before any deductions are withheld, such as for taxes. It’s the basis for figuring everything from FICA withholdings to overtime wages, etc. Learning how to calculate gross pay is simple; what’s most important is that you understand the types of income that are included…
4 Hiring Trends Affecting Women & Minorities That Employers Need To Follow in 2021
Hiring today versus 10 years ago looks vastly different, and the landscape continues to evolve. Companies focus on hiring women and minorities more than ever before, as diversity becomes a primary focus in the workplace. The growing trend of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the hiring process and specific challenges and trends within these two…
How To Fill Out a W2 Form
The IRS Form W-2 is important for both you and your employees. Employers must fill these out and supply them to employees, the IRS, and some state tax agencies, no later than Jan. 31 of the year following the year being reported. Employees use the forms to report payroll taxes paid, and the IRS uses…
How To Conduct a Panel Interview
A panel interview is a discussion that involves a group of people, in the same meeting, who ask questions to a candidate to determine if the person being interviewed is right for the job. The foundation to a panel interview is in thoughtful planning, including preparing your team for a panel interview, selecting which team members will…
How To Print Payroll Checks Online for Free
Finding ways to print payroll checks online for free is a good option if you have employees who prefer checks over direct deposits; however, free services are generally limited—some only allow one check per day. All you need is a printer, check stock, and magnetic ink, and you can usually print within minutes. If you…
How To Do Payroll With OnPay Plus Setup Instructions
OnPay is a full-service payroll solution that lets you manage payroll including tax filings for wage-earning employees and contractors. It also has some HR features and costs $36 monthly plus $4 per employee per month. It has a clear interface with large, colorful tabs, making it an easy-to-use solution for processing payroll. In this article,…