People management skills are usually in high demand and short supply. If you are a business owner in charge of employees you should look into the skills needed for management. There are lots of ways to not only be there for your staff in times of crisis, but create a...
Jake Arky
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Employee OffBoarding Checklist: 7 Simple Steps
An employee offboarding checklist is a handy tool to have as a small business owner. Workers in your company will leave, either voluntarily or involuntarily. With an employee offboarding checklist–sometimes called a “termination checklist”–you won’t skip any part of...
Types of Employee Benefits: 4 Examples
The types of employee benefits on the market are vital to understand as a small business owner. The four major ones are insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement, and additional compensation. There are a few other examples of employee benefits such as remote work,...
Printing Payroll Checks: A Complete Guide
Printing payroll checks accurately is important for any business, but especially a small to medium-sized one. Knowing how to make payroll checks correctly and to the letter of the law will save a lot of time, energy, and money in the long run. If you have employees...
Pay Schedule: Choosing The Right One For Your Business
A pay schedule might not seem like it is that complicated when you are starting up a business. After all, most companies operate on a bi weekly pay schedule or semi monthly pay schedule. Could it really be that complicated to organize the calendar with your payroll?...
What Is A PEO or Professional Employer Organization?
What is a PEO company, otherwise known as a “Professional Employer Organization?” If you are a small business owner who is doing everything for your company, including human resource tasks, then it could be the answer you are looking for. That’s because a PEO is...
What Is Coemployment?
Coemployment or co-employment is a business model where a company and professional employer organization (PEO) take on the same employment duties. The employees’ employer of record is the PEO. It supports employees with human resources, payroll and benefits...
What Is PEO vs HRO? Here’s The Difference
What is HRO? What does PEO stand for in HR? These questions between PEO vs HRO come up all the time if you are a business owner. It is important to know what human resources does for you and your employees. Having the knowledge about what is an HRO and what is a PEO...