Employers use the W-9 Form to gather basic information about the independent contractors they hire, like name and Social Security number. They use it to prepare year-end 1099 forms that show exactly how much money each contractor was paid. The form is easy to fill out and doesn’t need to be submitted to the IRS….

More than ever, companies are relying on video interviewing to assess and hire candidates. Although technology has advanced to the extent that video connections feel almost as personal as face-to-face connections, employers do need to learn some basics around how to conduct a video interview in order to ensure a seamless experience. 1. Do a…

Social media brings awareness to your company, but is also great for posting open jobs and reaching out directly to passive candidates. It gives others an opportunity to tag your company via social posts and share career opportunities. Social media recruiting allows you to research more about potential candidates as well. Through social sites, you…

Advertising and recruiting to fill your jobs with a diverse group of people requires two different approaches. In our five tips for creating a killer diverse recruitment program, we include a common yet valuable theme. Each tip drives you toward building a better, stronger, more dynamic team. These tips are not designed for you to…

Once you have gone through the effort of finding your new hire, the real work begins. Training your new employee is essential for many reasons, including their immediate productivity, confidence, and continued interest in remaining with the organization long term. In just a few simple tips, we will teach you how to train new employees…