I was recently honored to conduct a SHRM webinar sponsored by Jellyvision called The 8 Tips for Awesome Onboarding. With 5,000 registrants, it was one of the most well attended webinars in SHRM history. I was also excited to learn that attendee feedback ranked high enough to place us in the top 5% of all webinars. If you missed it, you can watch the archive here. (If Job Content—the ability to do what I do best. You can find the e-book here. MORE

For any employer, the to-do list surrounding new hire paperwork can be a long and tedious one. Typically beginning with a job application and ending with the election of benefits and retirement programs, there are many – often complicated – hurdles along the way. Learn more about partnering with an HR Service Provider to automate the new hire paperwork process. Some employers, however, complete the background check ahead of time. Learn more. MORE

With the compliance landscape constantly changing, it’s no wonder that 33% of employers find keeping up with state regulations across states extremely challenging. 5 ways the right HR partner can help you manage compliance effectively. Wage Violations. Certification Tracking. MORE

If you’re a small business owner getting ready to grow and scale your business, you’re likely experiencing a tremendous amount of confidence and trepidation — and you probably have loads of questions about onboarding your first employee. You’ll need an employee identification number, which you can get for free from the IRS. Go straight to the IRS website for this — do not pay another agency to do this on your behalf. This protects workers if they become injured on the job. MORE

In the book “The Cobler of Preston,” Christopher Bullock wrote the famous line, “’Tis impossible to be sure of anything but death and taxes.” That’s why I wanted to share some information about a tax credit opportunity I learned about. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is not a new program. And by short window, I mean the end of this month (April). The WOTC offers Federal tax credits ranging from $2,400 to $9,600 per eligible employee. MORE

Or you own an existing one that is moving into the realm of employees. Payroll is one of the most important processes to handle correctly. Learn to Process Payroll Efficiently and Legally. How To Avoid The Top 6 Payroll Mistakes. January 1, 2020, the new overtime rule will take effect. The new salary threshold is $684 per week (equivalent to $35,568 per year for a full-year worker). This continues through the onboarding process. MORE

Processing payroll is one of the most important, but time-consuming and frustrating tasks businesses face. Every time a new tax law is introduced, big changes to the process can result, especially if you’re shouldering all of the responsibilities. Ensuring accurate and timely payroll requires attention to detail and careful record-keeping, and it’s one of the top reasons why companies rely on a payroll partner who has the experience to handle complex regulations. MORE

Industry experts like Jennifer McClure offered actionable insights and advice on all things HR, from self-care for the HR pro to in-the-news compliance issues. If you missed the live webinars you can watch them on our on-demand webinar page. In the meantime, here’s a quick overview of each session. In today’s business environment only 20% of HR professionals interact with the executive suite. Maintaining compliance for the organization. MORE

This guest blog has been provided by Kevin Sheridan, best-selling author and innovator in the field of Employee Engagement. I was recently honored to conduct a SHRM webinar sponsored by Jellyvision called The 8 Tips for Awesome Onboarding. With 5,000 registrants, it was one of the most well attended webinars in SHRM history. I was also excited to learn that attendee feedback ranked high enough to place us in the top 5% of all webinars. MORE

All team managers will agree: Keeping your qualified, talented, and dedicated employees engaged and loyal is one of the most crucial parts of the job. For one, your loyal, engaged, long-time employees are also likely to be the most talented. Their knowledge and skill, backed by years of experience ensure they’ll be some of the most productive members of your team. Loss of any investments you’ve made regarding the lost employee’s professional development. MORE