Many small businesses have job openings because of the tight job market today. NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index for June 2023 (the latest … Read more about Pay Transparency Laws: What You Need to Know
Develop Valuable Employees through Apprenticeships and Internships
According to the NFIB’s most recent Small Business Optimism Index, 44% of all owners reported job openings they couldn’t fill. Businesses can continue … Read more about Develop Valuable Employees through Apprenticeships and Internships
Recession Proofing Your Business: Understanding Staffing Management
The April 2023 Jobs Report released by the BLS in early May showed an unexpected hike in job creation. Perhaps your business contributed to this … Read more about Recession Proofing Your Business: Understanding Staffing Management
Your Staffing Now—The Options
Inflation and labor shortages have pushed up the cost of staffing and there’s the prospect of a recession looming. The Kenny Rogers song sums up your … Read more about Your Staffing Now—The Options
Growing Your Staff: What It Means for Legal Obligations
If you need to hire additional employees, it means your business is good. You’re probably well aware of the additional costs for each new … Read more about Growing Your Staff: What It Means for Legal Obligations
Recruiting Staff During the Great Resignation
Members of the American workforce are leaving their current roles to search for better opportunities, pay, benefits, and work hours. Employers have … Read more about Recruiting Staff During the Great Resignation
Hiring the Wrong Person: How to Avoid It
You hear a lot about wrongful termination where an employee claims he or she shouldn’t have been fired. This may be actionable, resulting in costly … Read more about Hiring the Wrong Person: How to Avoid It
Startup Ideas: What to Know When Hiring Your First Employee
When you launch a business, you may need one or more employees to help you operate. Or maybe you’ve been in business and have handled every aspect on … Read more about Startup Ideas: What to Know When Hiring Your First Employee
Signing Bonuses and Other Benefits to Lure Employees
According to the NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index for June 2021, a labor shortage remains the big challenge for small businesses. The numbers tell … Read more about Signing Bonuses and Other Benefits to Lure Employees
Slash Your Federal Tax Bill with Income Tax Credits
A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of tax liability. During COVID-19, much attention has been focused on employment tax credits for paid … Read more about Slash Your Federal Tax Bill with Income Tax Credits
What to Know About Re-Hiring Now
As the economy begins to pick up steam, your current number of employees may be insufficient for the work needed to be done. Is now the time to be … Read more about What to Know About Re-Hiring Now
What You’ll Want to Know About Gen Z
Those born between 1995 and 2009 (depending on the source) are referred to as Gen Z (Generation Z) and some of them are now becoming part of the job … Read more about What You’ll Want to Know About Gen Z
Hiring Remote Workers: Benefits and Burdens
Telework is a prevalent practice these days, especially for work that can easily be done remotely (e.g., business consulting, marketing, and … Read more about Hiring Remote Workers: Benefits and Burdens
Hiring? Yes, No, Maybe
Mark Twain said: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” When it comes to what’s happening in jobs and small business, … Read more about Hiring? Yes, No, Maybe
5 Ways to Hire Your Next Employee
According to NFIB’s May 2017 survey, “hiring plans and job openings accelerate but more small firms say it’s hard to find qualified help.” In the old … Read more about 5 Ways to Hire Your Next Employee
