Efficient Hire
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 …
The turnover rate in the hospitality sector has been rising steadily for the past several years. This still isn’t quite as bad as it was before the recession, but it is unacceptably high for restaurants that want to operate more effectively. Why is the churn rate so high in the food service industry? What are …
If you hire part-time workers, do you have to offer them health insurance as an employer? What does the law require? What are the consequences for not offering coverage? It’s tough to keep up with the complex changes in health care laws. But here are a few basics that can help you answer the question …
Did you know you can automate the new employee onboarding process together with WOTC screening and processing all at the same time? This is considerably more efficient for employees, hiring managers, and HR administrators. But this automation also allows employers to generate significantly more WOTC credits than they could by using a separate WOTC processor. …
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued more than $14 million in penalties in 2019 alone. The rate of audits has increased in recent years and there’s no telling what the next few years hold and when the number of inspections will increase again. All of this is a very good reason to know and …
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 …