Classifying employees as exempt or nonexempt is not merely a formality; it affects workers’ rights and employer obligations. Misclassifying employees can expose you to back wages, penalties and enforcement actions. Understanding the applicable employee classification rules is essential. Under the
Some companies pay employees weekly. Others pay twice a month. Every other week is also popular. Company policies, industry traditions, and state and federal regulations all play a role in choices. Usually everything works out for everyone, but 2026 is
The main reason for a layoff is almost always financial. Companies may need to reduce costs or streamline operations quickly. To this end, managers often ask whether a job can be outsourced or automated for less money than it costs
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, it’s so imperative that employee engagement has been shown
There are many reasons why an employee may quit: How you respond when someone quits makes a big difference to company morale and to your ability to prevent similar resignations in the future. Have a clarifying conversation with the employee.
The consensus among HR leaders is that once you’ve reached the 20-employee mark, it is definitely time to hire a dedicated HR professional. If your business continues to grow, you’ll likely need to expand your HR department. Consider the following
Let’s say you’re a small business that doesn’t have enough employees to warrant an entire human resources department. At the same time, the idea of manually doing payroll just doesn’t suit you. After all, who wants to tackle payroll when
Many businesses are struggling with a worker shortage. It is happening across the board: staff shortages at our doctors’ offices, at child care centers and at the restaurants we frequent. Businesses, their employees and their customers and clients all are
Younger employees, including Millennials and even Gen Z “Zoomers,” increasingly find themselves in supervisory positions. When a young executive must manage an older colleague, tension can ensue. The more seasoned worker may harbor resentment, while the younger boss may feel
Because small businesses often have limited assets, it’s vital that they prioritize their human resource objectives. Staffing, budgeting, legal compliance and outsourcing are top HR goals to consider. Staffing To save money, some small employers add HR tasks to the