Layoffs are sweeping the USA, impacting workers at companies like Shopify, Tesla, and Peloton. At some point, you may need to lay off employees in your small business, too.
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Unpaid Time Off: Policy, Payroll, and Beyond
September 2, 2022When it comes to private industry workers, 77% have access to paid sick leave and 77% have access to paid vacation time. But, what happens if you can’t afford to offer your employees paid time off (PTO)? Or, what if your employees use up all of their PTO and need to take time off from […]
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How to Do a Background Check: 6 Steps for Due Diligence When Hiring Employees
September 1, 2022According to one source, 96% of employers conduct at least one type of background screening. If you’re like many business owners, you likely want to do your due diligence before making any hiring decisions. Otherwise, you could be left with some rotten apples and wasted time. If you haven’t already, jump on the background check […]
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5 Tips for Managing Vacation Requests Fairly and Effectively
September 1, 2022As an employer, you face the challenge of juggling employees’ vacation requests. It can be difficult to find the perfect balance of being flexible while ensuring your business has enough coverage. To keep things fair and square, learn the ins and outs of managing vacation requests.
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How Mobile Wallet Works, and Ways to Use Digital Payments for Payroll
September 1, 2022As an employer, you are likely familiar with the standard methods of paying employees, such as cash, checks, direct deposit, and pay cards. However, as technology advances, so do the methods of paying employees. Mobile wallets and pay are slowly becoming the future of payroll. In fact, mobile payments are expected to increase to $503 […]
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Speed up Customer Payments With an Early Payment Discount
September 1, 2022Ever feel like getting customers to pay is like pulling teeth? If you’re in business and invoice customers, the answer is likely a resounding yes. Many customers wait until the due date to pay (who hasn’t?). Other customers still don’t pay even after the deadline has passed. And if your business needs cash, you may […]
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What Is Job Restructuring: Empowering Your Workforce for Success
September 1, 2022A strong team of employees can help build your business from the ground up. But, you can’t expect your business to prosper if your workers aren’t thriving with it. To help keep employees satisfied and motivated, consider job restructuring. What is job restructuring?
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What Is Educational Assistance, and How Will Offering it Help Your Business?
August 31, 2022Want to boost your ability to attract and retain employees? At the same time, do you want to increase your employees’ skills and creativity? If so, you may consider offering educational assistance. What is educational assistance?
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Direct Deposit or Pay Card? The Best Option for Your Small Business
August 31, 2022As a small business owner, you have the freedom to choose how to pay your employees. And with so many options, it can be difficult to make a decision. Two popular payment options for employers include direct deposit and payroll cards. Before choosing between paying employees with direct deposit or pay card, weigh the pros […]
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Patriot Tops the List for Business Value, Support, & More in SoftwareReviews’ 2022 Report
August 31, 2022Canton, OH Patriot Software, an accounting and payroll software provider for American businesses and accountants, stands out in SoftwareReviews’ 2022 Emotional FootPrint awards after ranking first in key categories like “Business Value Created,” “Vendor Support,” and more.
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