Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), passed in California last year and which recently went into effect on January 1st, places severe restrictions on how businesses can contract and work with independent workers. This law not only affects the rise of freelance work through the “gig economy”, but also obligates employers to classify most independent contractors as…
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There are around 59 millions people in US that are employed in small business sector. For business owners it is becoming important to keep track of employee time and attendance and get the right tools to manage business more efficiently. Depending on the industry type, small business owners may have different type of employees as…
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With the holiday season right around the corner, thousands of companies are frantically searching for temporary employees to help them fulfill the burst in consumer demand that characterizes this time of year. To name just a few examples, the shipping giant UPS is set to hire an additional 100,000 employees while the retail clothing store…
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When most companies think about recruitment strategies for business growth, they might discus market penetration tactics, the development of new markets, product expansion and diversification, new marketing schemes and approaches, or even the acquisition of other companies to reduce competition and increase overall market share. While all of these plans for business growth can certainly…
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According to a 2016 study, the average total turnover for all industries in the workplace stands at 17.8 percent. While some businesses might try to cut corners when it comes to employee documentation and record keeping, there are some documents that are absolutely necessary. A lack of proper documentation and record keeping can lead to…
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If you have ever considered starting up a small business, chances are that you have probably already heard that somewhat dire forecasts for your future. Nonetheless, it´s probably worth repeating one more time. According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), one third of all small businesses fail within the first two years. Making it through…
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When starting a new business, keeping track of hours worked by you and your employees might amount to jotting down some calculations on the back on a napkin while trying to finish a quick lunch before heading to your 100th meeting of the day. Dealing with expensive startup expenses and the constant reminder of due…
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Finding the best employee talent is certainly an important part of developing a productive and competitive workforce. Without the right communication strategies, however, that talent is often wasted as productivity levels suffer from unclear messages and indistinct objectives. Imagine the following scenario: a group of employees were tasked with organizing a new product launch during…
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