How Does Payroll Work for On-Call Employees?
On-call employees are required by their employers to be available for work even during the employees' time off.Whether you must provide on-call pay for these employees depends on a few…
Tax-Advantaged Qualified Small Business Stock
Tax-Advantaged Qualified Small Business StockAccording to Public Law Number 117-154 (06/23/2022), the U.S. Tax Code is 6,871 pages. When you add the federal tax regulations and official tax guidance, the…
New-Collar Workers: A Trend That Embraces Diversity
A recent Cengage Group survey reported that 41% of respondents would prefer to get a certificate that would instantly qualify them for an in-demand job rather than obtain a college…
The Importance of Offering an Employee Satisfaction Survey
How would you define an engaged workforce? You might say it’s an environment where everyone involved feels valued and supported.Workplace engagement is a crucial aspect of business success. In fact,…
Noncompete Agreements: Yes, No, or Maybe?
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning virtually all noncompete agreements. It was scheduled to take effect 120 days after publication in the Federal…
AI Is Here to Stay: How Should You React?
Artificial intelligence isn’t going anywhere. While that is unsettling for some people to hear, others understand that AI is influencing — and will continue to affect — everyday life, and…
What To Know About Onboarding New Employees
Do you want to help your new employees have a positive experience, setting them up for long-term success? Onboarding is a comprehensive process that can last up to 12 months.…
How To Know When It’s Time To Retire
The decision to retire is not an easy one, and there are many important considerations to take into account, including financial security. Additionally, your emotional and mental health are key…
Compliant Background Checks
According to the National Association of Background Screeners, 95% of U.S. employers use background checks when hiring employees. Background checks cannot look at medical history or genetic information, but they…
Choosing a Successor: Eight Tips
It's not easy to decide to step down from your position leading a company. But when the time is right and the decision must be made, how do you choose…