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Pay Transparency Laws - What You Need to Know

August 8, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Pay Transparency Laws: What You Need to Know

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

July 25, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

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: Managing Your Staff

May 23, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

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

April 20, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

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 and Your Legal Obligations

February 28, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

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

December 16, 2022 / By Shannon Flynn

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

December 13, 2022 / By Barbara Weltman

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

April 14, 2022 / By Barbara Weltman

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 Employee Benefits

July 29, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

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

Income Tax Credits

July 27, 2021 / By Barbara Weltman

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

Re-Hiring Now

October 13, 2020 / By Barbara Weltman

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 to Know About Gen Z

November 19, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

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

Remote Worker

November 7, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

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

April 11, 2019 / By Barbara Weltman

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

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June 20, 2017 / By Barbara Weltman

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

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