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Cost-Effective Benefits for Small Businesses That Won’t Break the Bank
When your business reaches 15 to 50 employees, you have to be strategic about competing against other organizations for workers. While you may not be able to afford high-end pay, there are still many different benefits you can use to attract workers to your company....
Cost-Effective Benefits for Small Businesses That Won’t Break the Bank
When your business reaches 15 to 50 employees, you have to be strategic about competing against other organizations for workers. While you may not be able to afford high-end pay, there are still many different benefits you can use to attract workers to your company....
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Best Practices for Managing Team and Individual Performance
The best performance management systems provide employees with a source of continuous growth. Rather than allow their skills to stagnate, performance reviews, feedback, mentoring, and other techniques can help workers grow and develop in their career fields. More...
Mission Alignment: Setting Clear Expectations for Employee Performance
When an orchestra plays music, you never hear flutes playing a Beethoven piece and clarinets playing something from Mozart. Each section has its own part to play in the ensemble. While these parts may be different, they are all necessary for the orchestra to perform...
DOL’s Salary Rule for Exempt Employees In Jeopardy After Fifth Circuit Oral Argument
By Jeffrey W. Brecher, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law A Fifth Circuit panel heard oral argument on Wednesday, August 7, on whether Department of Labor (DOL) regulations imposing a salary requirement to satisfy the executive, administrative and professional exemptions...
USCIS Updates Form I-9 Expiration Date
By Michael H. Neifach, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law The USCIS, or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is a federal agency that oversees the lawful immigration process in the United States. It's part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is...
Performance Management Checklist: What To Include in a Formal Performance Review Process
If you’re not giving employees a formal performance review, your workers are missing out on an important growth opportunity. Formal performance reviews are a way to redirect employee efforts, nurture talent, and improve employee engagement. In addition, they’re a key...
What Is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and When Should You Use One?
When one of your workers is experiencing a performance issue, a performance improvement plan (PIP) may be able to help. PIPs can help you redirect the employee’s behavior so that they can become a top performer. Unsurprisingly, PIPs are far more common at fast-growth...
How to Avoid Wrongful Termination Lawsuits
If an employee is successful at proving constructive discharge, your business may face a five- to six-figure lawsuit. Other than preventing costly litigation, avoiding wrongful termination lawsuits is important because it’s the right thing to do. By preventing and...
Best Practices for Hosting Company-Wide Meetings
In a company-wide meeting, businesses can increase company alignment, foster loyalty, enhance employee retention, and build a stronger team. Unsurprisingly, these all-hands meetings have been correlated with achieving faster company growth. Depending on the format you...
Performance Optimization: Motivate and Align Your Team to Achieve Growth Goals
“Your top performers are top performers because they're driven and a driven individual wants to hear feedback.” In episode #114 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, VP of HR...
The Essential Guide to the FLSA’s Wage and Hour Requirements
Update as of November 15, 2024: FLSA Salary Threshold Increases Blocked Nationwide. Read More When it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), there are many potential missteps that small businesses can make. Unlike some laws, the FLSA doesn’t generally have...
Why Stay Interviews Matter for Your Small Business
While many companies perform exit interviews and performance evaluations, few organizations are using stay interviews as much as they should. Whether you’re using stay interviews in your 1:1 talks or during formal goal setting, these interviews are a great way to...
How HR Investigations Work for Small Businesses
HR investigations are a systematic way to determine the facts underlying a workplace complaint. For small businesses, HR investigations help create a fair, safe workplace. Because you don’t want a specific situation or complaint influencing how you conduct your...
How to Correctly Fill Out I-9 Forms at Your Company
Since 1986, the federal government has required employers to complete I-9 forms for each worker. While many workplaces may feel like they are complying with this rule, this is rarely the case. Any mistakes on Form I-9 can lead to hefty fines, so it’s important to take...
Fast-Growth Companies Are More Likely To Incorporate a Few Key Development Tools
If you’re not providing training for your employees, you could be missing out on potential revenue growth. In our recent HR Benchmark Report survey, we found that fast-growth companies were far more likely to offer employee development and training tools. Whether you...
Employee Retention: Keep Your Top Talent Engaged with These Fast-Growth Best Practices
“Retention has that engagement point. It doesn't matter if you have a full staff if they're not engaged, they're not helping you grow the business.” In episode #113 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance,...
The Top 8 Benefits of Providing Career Path Coaching to Employees
Career path coaching is more than just an integral part of your employee development. It’s also an important retention tool. By implementing career path coaching, you can encourage your high-achievers to remain for longer and decrease your overall training costs....
HR Compliance Update | August 13, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES FTC Noncompete Ban (eff 9/4/24). The new FTC rule prohibits most employers from entering into a non-compete clause with a worker (including independent contractors) and applies retroactively. There is a very limited exemption for non-competes in...
The Best Methods for Training Employees on Sexual Harassment
While only certain states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York, and Washington) require sexual harassment training, it’s still a good idea for businesses in other states to offer anti-harassment training. In our HR Benchmark Report, we found...
What Are the Most Important HR Compliance Laws To Train Your Managers on?
HR professionals play a vital role in hiring, training, and managing your staff members. To be effective, they must understand and implement laws that are constantly changing. However, HR professionals aren’t the only people in your organization who need to understand...
What’s the Safe Harbor Deadline to Maximize Employer Retirement Benefits for 401(k) Plan?
The clock is ticking for small businesses considering a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan. But there's still time to start in 2024. If you're considering enhancing your company's retirement benefits, a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan is an excellent option. These plans offer a range of...
What Is a Structured Employee Training Program?
With a structured employee training program, you can ensure every worker gets a consistent training experience. These kinds of programs can boost employee engagement, improve retention levels, and enhance your company culture. Before you create your structured...
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