When Your Employees Are Called for Jury Duty

When Your Employees Are Called for Jury Duty

Employers are often not enthusiastic when employees are called for jury duty; after all, the employee is not allowed to refuse the summons (though they are sometimes allowed to postpone it), so their absence will have to be covered at work. But while federal law does...
Time-Tracking Apps Are the New Time Clocks

Time-Tracking Apps Are the New Time Clocks

Apps are the time clocks of today. Instead of punching in and out on a physical time clock, clock-in-clock-out software can record shift times quickly and accurately, with minimal hassle for your staff. There are also apps that let you track employee hours by team,...
Do Nonprofits Have Special Payroll Needs?

Do Nonprofits Have Special Payroll Needs?

If you run a nonprofit organization, it might not surprise you to hear that they are exempt from federal income taxes. This is all thanks to the ruling that 501(c)(3) nonprofits are not held to the same tax standards as other entities. However, this doesn’t mean...
Spot Your Rising Stars

Spot Your Rising Stars

Once the team is in place, it is generally up to the managers to continue to monitor members’ development. They seek to identify those individuals likely to contribute most to the company. Especially in a smaller startup, it is helpful to recognize exceptional...
How To Navigate Office Politics

How To Navigate Office Politics

Many workers mistakenly think they can treat an adult workplace as an extension of high school. They have experienced an implicit deal in high school whereby, if they work steadily and don’t misbehave, they will almost certainly graduate. The office, however, has more...