Efficient Hire
As an employer, one of the hardest things you may have to deal with at work is an employee struggling with addiction. Even if your organization has a clear alcohol and drug policy and conducts random drug testing, you may still occasionally encounter a worker who is caught up in substance abuse. What are some …
Times are difficult right now for finding and hiring candidates, that’s for sure! Our last blog discussed some key considerations for an employer’s influence on recruiting, job seeker factors, and external factors. First, let’s review the main challenges and then explore some best practices for recruiting hourly workers to get results! No doubt you’re experiencing …
Did you know that about 27 million people in the U.S. are working part-time jobs? Part-time employees often get the short end of the stick when it comes to enjoying the best a workplace has to offer. They usually don’t get benefits. They may be on call much of the time or scheduled to work …
The labor market, driven primarily by COVID-19 and unemployment stimulus, has not recovered to pre-pandemic employment levels and has changed materially over the past year with demand for new employees far outweighing the existing supply of job seekers, which has created immediate challenges for hourly employers across the country. With the shift towards a “job …
Yes, the IRS offers tax incentives for hiring people with disabilities. The government designs tax credits to encourage employers to hire disadvantaged individuals who might otherwise have difficulty finding a good job. Businesses that make a concerted effort to identify and hire qualifying workers can reap the benefits. They can qualify for thousands of dollars—potentially …
Some business owners are finding opportunities to give ex-offender second chances. Unemployment is low and the struggle to find candidates for open positions is high. Therefore, some business owners are broadening their scope to include ex-offenders. Not only does this help fill open positions. But it also opens the door to valuable tax credits. Reality …
Yes! In fact, electronic I-9’s are the preferred method for this critical new hire form. Let’s look at the question Can an I-9 Form Be Completed Electronically and why going electronic just makes good compliance sense. A Paper Process is Risky & Here’s Why: 1. Form I-9 must be completed within three paid working days of …
Not many have a job that comes with a five-figure annual bonus or a company car. But there are limitless ways to reward workers of any status for a job well done. Showing appreciation on a regular basis helps promote a happy work environment and employee retention. It also encourages productive behaviors. Here are some …
You may know that there are tax credits available for hiring certain types of employees. However, you may not realize the level of value these incentives can bring to your company. What is WOTC? What is WOTC screening? How much can it impact my business? Is it worth the effort? What Is the WOTC Program Since …
We’re on our phones all the time for one reason or another; why? Because the information we seek and the business we’re conducting is right at our fingertips! Why should recruiting be any different? Texting may be the secret to hiring faster. Reaching candidates by text could be the secret to solve the larger problem …