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Every small business leader wants to get the most out of new team members as fast as possible and then keep them as long as possible. If that is the case, then why do so many companies not have a formalized employee onboarding process? Researchers have found that the new hire onboarding process is a […]

Retaining top talent at a small business can be a very challenging feat. Every day on LinkedIn, your “A” players are being hounded by recruiters offering the exciting opportunities that only working for large companies can provide. If you do no take this seriously, you can lose these valuable employees. Candidates state that one of […]

In a shocking 11th-hour victory for small businesses everywhere, a federal judge in Texas granted a preliminary injunction against the FLSA overtime rule on Tuesday. The December 1, 2016 implementation date of the Final Rule is postponed and employers need not adjust salaries upward in order to continue to claim exempt status. The injunction is nationwide […]

This election season has given us generous helpings of drama, and the general election itself is only two months away. With the final stretch before the candidates—and us—you’ll no doubt overhear political small talk in the office. Maybe even a heated argument or two!   While a respectful debate over lunch or a brief remark […]

There is only one common piece of advice I have received from nearly every mentor, friend, and peer when starting our company: Keep overhead low. Cash is king. It can be easy and tempting to spend money on every subscription and service out there because you need it. Your monthly overhead can start to ring […]

Have you stopped doing performance reviews or does your program need a facelift? Let’s face it, performance reviews can be painful, awkward conversations. Plus, it can be hard to measure if the review really has an impact on overall productivity. To add to the challenge, at the end of the conversation, your team member probably […]

All around the country, thousands upon thousands of interns are receiving valuable training, being groomed for a full-time job after college, or losing hope in America as they watch how big corporations operate. That’s right, it’s that time of year again: Intern season!

Believe it or not, I do not believe that “outsourcing” payroll is a good fit for all companies. As a matter of fact, there are times when I have advised prospects against it even though they really wanted to pursue it. However, there are several instances in the lifecycle of a company when the executive […]

Too often, new employees show up to an environment that will not slow down for a moment to make sure that they are properly set up for success. As a matter of fact, some places wear this as a badge of honor: “If you can’t keep up with the mayhem, this might not be the […]

There are a lot of options out there when choosing a payroll service for growing your dental practice. Making the wrong decision can not only leave you with more compliance issues than you started with, but make for a difficult transition when you need to change again.

One of the biggest challenges small business owners face is attracting top talent. You will not be able to compete in today’s crowded markets which are highly commoditized without having the best talent on your team.

Here is a list of ten critical HR resources for small businesses you should have available to help you maintain compliance and be a great employer. These documents are the building blocks of a great relationship between your organization and your employees.

Old school organizations and HR professionals stand by the annual review and merit increase associated with the process. This system is antiquated and does not satisfy the performance expectations we have for employees today nor their desire for instant access to information.