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7 Top HR Mistakes Companies Make

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Written policies and standard operating procedures are the boundaries that govern employee conduct. By including training in the onboarding process , your employees may become more fully engaged and understand how to use their skills to best benefit your company. Read: 6 Policies You Need to Start a Strong Employee Handbook.

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How to set up a payroll process: 10 steps

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Not only do you have to figure out the proper way to pay your people, you have to withhold the appropriate taxes, deposit them and report them to the government. Also, there are some states and local governments that require separate ID numbers in order to process taxes. Gather W-4s from employees. Independent contractor.

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Your definitive guide to employee training: Why, when and how

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For example: The first few weeks of a new employee’s start date is optimal for conducting orientation and onboarding. Or, training may be dictated by the government or another external authority to recur at prescribed intervals – annually, semiannually or quarterly, for example.

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Comp time vs. overtime – What you need to know

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs what employers must do under federal law. You should always consult with an expert in wage and hour issues to best understand how to offer flexibility, yet still allow the company to maintain compliance with the FLSA. In many cases, overtime pay is the only option.

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Federal tax reform: 5 HR must-dos for every business

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Our nation’s first major tax reform in more than 30 years has spurred many business owners to spend hours with their CPAs and tax consultants over the past few months. Employers can face under-withholding penalties from federal, state and local governments. Guidance with HR-related government compliance.

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Successful mergers and acquisitions: How a PEO can help

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When you enter into a co-employment relationship , a PEO takes on many of your employer-related responsibilities such as payroll, benefits, tax remittance and related government filings. How is an employee onboarded? And decent, yet affordable, medical and retirement benefits can be out of reach. The list goes on.

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Pay Up! 10 Steps to Establishing a Payroll Process (Part 1)

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Not only do you have to figure out the proper way to pay your people, you have to withhold the appropriate taxes, deposit them and report them to the government. Also, there are some states and local governments that require separate ID numbers in order to process taxes. Get your IDs in order. Not all taxes are created equal.

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