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Top 10 Entry-Level Jobs for College Grads in the COVID-19 Era

By Valerie D’Orazio on May 27, 2020 | Human Resources, Listicle | Comments (0)

For new college graduates, entering the workforce now is daunting, to say the least. According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the U.S. economy lost an unprecedented 20.5 million jobs in April, with an almost 15% unemployment rate. However, the current crisis has hit specific industries harder than others, and demand has…

Paying Your Employees: What Options Do You Have?

By Charlette Beasley on May 13, 2020 | How To, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Employers have options when it comes to compensating their workers. In addition to the most common payment methods including cash, check, direct deposit, and pay card, there are some more creative options to choose from. In some states, you have to offer a minimum of two different ways to pay employees or you can be…

Gusto vs Quickbooks Payroll: Who’s Best for Payroll 2020

By Charlette Beasley on May 13, 2020 | Human Resources, Payroll, Versus | Comments (0)

Gusto and QuickBooks Payroll are both affordable software options for small business owners who want to access their payroll from anywhere. QuickBooks Payroll is best for small businesses that want to offer health insurance to employees and even better for those using QuickBooks accounting software. Gusto is an all-in-one solution that’s best for new small…

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…

How to Advertise for Job Openings

By Patrick Proctor on May 7, 2020 | How To, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Advertising for open positions and finding the perfect candidates to fill your jobs is a critical task for any organization. In some cases, smaller, industry-specific job boards are best, while in others a posting on the largest, most far-reaching job boards is what is needed. Planning your recruitment strategies ahead of time will result in…

1099 vs W2 Employees – Which is Better?

By Charlette Beasley on May 6, 2020 | Human Resources, Payroll, Versus | Comments (4)

When it comes to hiring new workers, business owners can choose between independent contractors and employees. Contractors have more independence in how they conduct their work but aren’t protected by labor laws, such as minimum wage. They also receive different tax forms (1099 vs W2) to report their earnings to the IRS because employers don’t…

6 Best ADP Payroll Competitors for Small Business

By Charlette Beasley on April 28, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Human Resources, Payroll | Comments (2)

ADP Run is a good option for small businesses looking for help managing their payroll. Many businesses choose ADP because of its long-standing history in the payroll industry. It has tools to help with all of the important things from paying employees and taxes to complying with labor laws, however, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s…

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…

8 Best Payroll Software for 2020

By Charlette Beasley on April 24, 2020 | Buyer's Guide, Human Resources | Comments (100)

Payroll software makes it easy to calculate wages, pay employees via direct deposit, and file taxes for businesses that want to manage their payroll in-house. We compared popular options, including Gusto and Paychex. These cloud-based solutions make the most sense for small businesses due to ease of use and affordability. 8 Best Payroll Software for…

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…