Efficient Hire
There is some good news for Texas employers! Due to the severe winter storms, you have been given a WOTC deadline extension. You will be able to submit WOTC applications for employees hired on or after January 14, 2021, up to June 15, 2021! Here are the details… The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has granted …
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. You also don’t get do-overs with employee onboarding. What a worker experiences during their first days and weeks at a new job will impact their entire experience. Too often, poor onboarding can cut that experience short. In fact, employees often decide within their first …
We often get asked, “What is the cost of onboarding new employees?” There is no quick and easy answer to this question, but it isn’t hard to calculate. Every company is different and will have its own processes, policies and procedures for each new hire. Studies on the subject show that they all seem to …
In short, because the employee retention tax credit (ERTC) has been expanded and extended under new laws. The second round of PPP loans are available, and loan forgiveness is simplified – borrowers can allocate PPP loan proceeds to qualifying operating expenses (instead of just wages) and claim the ERTC, too! Now, let’s review the Employee …
Since states have begun to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, many employers wonder if they can require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are a business owner, now is the time to think about approaching the vaccine in your workplace. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance in mid-December. The updates include …
Starting an Employee Volunteer Program (EVP) is an exciting way to help your organization make a positive impact in the community and the world. It’s a great way to make work more meaningful and strengthen connections among employees. Also, it can attract fresh talent that has a heart for giving. Even more exciting, this increased …
Software solutions are a great way to improve efficiencies in business. In fact, there are software solutions for virtually every business need. Selecting new hiring software can be overwhelming, and to help out, you should consider the following items. 1 – What is your business need? What problem are you trying to solve? It …
Many retail stores are skating on thin ice these days with the increasing pressure from the e-commerce sector. But there are still plenty of shoppers who will make a trip to a brick and mortar location—and they are there for a purpose. Here are the top six reasons customers still show up in person at …
After months of negotiations, the massive COVID relief bill was finally passed by Congress and is ready for the President’s signature. Among others, several provisions in the new bill will greatly benefit hourly employers: PPP second draw – 100% forgivable loan Restaurants can access 3.5x payroll – other businesses remain at 2.5x Greater flexibility in …
Seasonal hiring can be a monumental task, and managing hourly workers during busiest time of year is often a challenge. With so much going on, you want to be well prepared for what the holidays bring. Here are five ways that technology and best practices can help ease the burden for everyone through the holiday …