Studies from the National Sleep Foundation and EHS have found that going without sleep affects performance and judgment as much as being drunk. In fact, going without sleep for 22 hours can have the same effect on your performance as that of a legally drunk driver. According to the National Sleep Foundation, most people need between seven and nine […]
Work-life balance is becoming more popular to talk about – but it’s more than just a buzzword. The reality is employee satisfaction can be just as good for the bottom line as even the leanest of project management approaches. Check out this thought from the former CEO of Xerox: “Employees who believe that management is […]
One of our incredible clients from Boise, ID recently shared with us this story that hits right at the heart of social media and HR practices. This story was about an Idaho Supreme Court case involving a nursing home worker fired for a Facebook status update which violated the employer’s social media policy. It reminded […]
What is FMLA? If you find yourself asking this, don’t worry, you are not alone. FMLA is something that every small business owner needs to know about, but many do not understand nearly enough. They need to know whether their business is subject to it, if their employees qualify for it, what they need to […]
What are FICA and FUTA? Both stand for federal laws that fund key government programs. FICA, or the “Federal Insurance Contributions Act” funds Social Security and Medicare. FUTA, or the “Federal Unemployment Tax Act,” funds (you guessed it) unemployment benefits. All employers must calculate FICA and FUTA taxes and withholdings correctly to avoid serious tax […]
Employers Resource knows that sometimes client’s need expert advice on HR matters. Whether it’s gossip in the workplace or claims of harassment, your company deserves experts capable of guiding you through the maze of complex Human Resource issues. We not only have the expertise and dedication to help our clients navigate these issues, but we also […]
Valentines Day is just around the corner and love is in the air, but what happens when two of your employees feel that sting of Cupid’s arrow? In this installment of our ongoing HR Scenarios Series, our National HR Client Service Manager, Kim Schaff, SHRM-SCP, PHR, will walk you through your best options for addressing dating in the workplace and what to do when employees become romantically involved.
As a small business owner, you are certainly always looking for ways to improve your company and take steps towards continued and growing success. However, the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take a moment and seriously focus on how to change, improve, and fix aspects of how you run your […]
What is employers overload and where do you fall in the spectrum? Employers overload is when business owners feel so bogged down by paperwork and administrative duties that they don’t have the time or energy to focus on growing their business. We all have 168 hours in a week, and each day we make choices […]
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If you’re researching which payroll solution is right for your business this is where you want to start. From payroll software, all-in-one HR software, payroll services, in-house staff, payroll processors, or professional employer organizations, when it comes to payroll solutions, you’re not short on options. In our newest eBook, Payroll Solutions: Finding the Best Fit, […]