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5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make with Payroll and Benefits
Management, Payroll, Employee Benefits
#EmployeeBenefits, #payroll
5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make with Payroll and Benefits
Management, Payroll, Employee Benefits
#EmployeeBenefits, #payroll

Small businesses often juggle numerous responsibilities, and human resources management, especially payroll and benefits, can sometimes fall by the wayside. Unfortunately, mistakes in payroll and benefits administration can result in financial loss, compliance issues, and low employee morale. Here are the top five HR mistakes small businesses commonly make, particularly in handling payroll and benefits, along with their potential consequences:

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Management, Payroll, Employee Benefits
#EmployeeBenefits, #payroll
The Importance of Clear Performance Metrics for Your Team’s Success
Management, Performance Improvement
The Importance of Clear Performance Metrics for Your Team’s Success
Management, Performance Improvement

As a leader in any organization, one of your most critical responsibilities is ensuring your team has the clarity, direction, and motivation to perform at their best. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by establishing clear and actionable performance metrics. But why exactly are performance metrics so important, and how can you leverage them to create a high-performing team?

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Management, Performance Improvement
Promoting Civility at Work: Building a Culture of Respect
Management
#Civility
Promoting Civility at Work: Building a Culture of Respect
Management
#Civility

In today’s dynamic business environment, civility at work is more than just a soft skill—it’s a strategic asset. A culture rooted in civility at work not only enhances employee morale but also drives innovation and long-term success.

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How to Complete the New I-9 Form in 2025: What You Need to Know
Management, Recruiting
How to Complete the New I-9 Form in 2025: What You Need to Know
Management, Recruiting

If you’re an employer or a new hire, you’ve probably heard about the new I-9 form released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in 2024. The I-9 form has always been a staple in the hiring process, ensuring that employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Management, Recruiting
The Return-to-Office Debate: Balancing Culture, Productivity, and Talent Strategy
Management, Company Culture
#Employee Retention
The Return-to-Office Debate: Balancing Culture, Productivity, and Talent Strategy
Management, Company Culture
#Employee Retention

The return-to-office (RTO) debate has been swirling for a while now, and we’ve heard every angle. Some employees are eager to reclaim their office routines, while others have fully embraced remote work and don’t want to give it up. And truthfully? Both perspectives make sense.

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Management, Company Culture
#Employee Retention
5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make with Payroll and Benefits
Management, Payroll, Employee Benefits Alex Santos Management, Payroll, Employee Benefits Alex Santos

5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make with Payroll and Benefits

Small businesses often juggle numerous responsibilities, and human resources management, especially payroll and benefits, can sometimes fall by the wayside. Unfortunately, mistakes in payroll and benefits administration can result in financial loss, compliance issues, and low employee morale. Here are the top five HR mistakes small businesses commonly make, particularly in handling payroll and benefits, along with their potential consequences:

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Payroll Laws Every Business Owner Should Know
Payroll, Compensation Alex Santos Payroll, Compensation Alex Santos

Payroll Laws Every Business Owner Should Know

As a business owner, you have many responsibilities and obligations to your employees, customers, and the government. One of the most important and complex areas of running a business is payroll. Payroll involves not only paying your employees on time and accurately, but also complying with various federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern how you classify, compensate, and report your workers' earned income and taxes.

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