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Maximizing employee bonuses: Tax benefits and strategies

It’s that time of the year again and bonuses are on everyone’s mind. Your employees want it, but how much and whether they actually get it is up to you as the employer. Let’s have a look at some of […]

How to safeguard your business from employee expense fraud

As a small business owner, you always look to keep your business running efficiently. Expense reimbursement fraud is the last thing you want to face. Not only can it hurt your bottom line, but it can also damage your company’s […]

How seasonal employees can benefit your business

When it comes to hiring seasonal employees, business owners tend to fall into two groups. Some look forward to hiring temporary workers, knowing that the need for seasonal workers reflects a busy season. Others view it as a necessary evil […]

Still Doing Your Own Payroll? Here’s 3 Reasons Why You Should Stop

At face value, it seems like a great idea. If you’re a small business owner with just a few employees, you probably think that hiring a payroll specialist is an expense that you can avoid. You feel that you can […]

Finding the right talent for your business

Finding the right employees and managing payroll effectively are two crucial aspects of running a successful business. Here’s how you can optimize both to ensure your company not only attracts top talent but also manages them efficiently through robust payroll […]

Understanding pay structures: What employers need to know

Navigating employee compensation is a critical aspect of business management, directly influencing financial strategy, employee satisfaction, and legal compliance. Employers can choose from various payroll models, each with distinct advantages, challenges, and regulatory considerations. Hourly wages Definition and application: Hourly […]

Unlocking the potential of remote teams: Things to consider when your staff is spread out

As a small business owner, enabling a remote work environment can be an excellent way to grow your business, especially with the rise of technology and shifts caused by the pandemic. However, both benefits and drawbacks must be considered before […]

Addressing employee burnout: A modern workplace guide

The past two years have spotlighted burnout due to unexpected remote work, new norms, and mental fatigue. Recognizing and tackling burnout is crucial for employee retention and company health. 1. Encourage regular time off Employees often skip breaks to appear […]

The leap of hiring your first employee

When starting a business, you often wear all the hats – CEO, salesperson, marketer, and even janitor. But as your business grows, you’ll eventually hit a wall. There’s only so much you can do on your own. That’s when you […]

Streamline Your Onboarding: Embrace the Digital Shift

The onboarding process is essential yet often cumbersome, requiring new hires to understand your company’s culture, policies, and procedures while providing necessary information for employment. Traditionally paper-heavy and tedious, this process includes training, equipment distribution, benefits orientation, and security policies. […]

5 common payroll implementation errors you can easily avoid

Upgrading or changing your payroll system comes with a ton of wonderful benefits. Saving time and money, making everyone’s lives easier, and better integration are all good reasons to consider a change. But if the switch is mishandled, the results […]

Is paperless payroll right for you?

When you think of payroll, you might still envision paperwork and envelopes given to employees by hand. Even with direct deposit being the norm for years, there is still a significant paper component to manage. As with most things, payroll […]

5 ways outsourcing payroll can help you

When you start a business, you’re typically your only employee, and payroll is as simple as it gets. But as you grow and need to hire more employees, what was once straightforward becomes a major undertaking. Outsourcing your payroll can […]

How to manage payroll effectively

Payroll starts out simple when you launch your business with just a few employees. However, as your company grows, so does the complexity of managing payroll. It’s crucial for the smooth operation of your business that payroll is handled efficiently, […]

Employee Bonuses

Everything You Need To Know About Paying Bonuses It’s that time of the year again and bonuses are on everyone’s mind. Your employees want it, but how much and whether they actually get it is up to you as […]

How to set an hourly rate for casual workers

For many small business owners, hiring workers on a flexible basis is ideal – especially if paying regular salaries isn’t in the budget and/or the workload is variable. Depending on where you live and operate your business, you need to […]