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Swapping Shifts at Work
How Labor Management Software Simplifies Shift Swaps and Lessens Employee Turnover Swapping shifts at work is surprisingly easy these days. Technology has come a long
Kasey
December 29, 2020
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E-Verify by State: Is it Voluntary or Mandatory?
E-Verify is a national program administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify the eligibility
Erik van Gilder
December 28, 2020
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What are pre-tax deductions, and why do they matter?
Payroll deductions are amounts of money withheld from employees’ pay checks. These amounts are used for a variety of things, such as the provision of health
Sarah Taylor
December 25, 2020
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What are gross wages, and why do they matter?
One of the many ways to quantify income is by gross wages. This post will explain how gross wages work and help you figure out
Sarah Taylor
December 24, 2020
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Sales Per Man Hour vs. Sales Per Labor Hour
When determining work productivity, it can be very helpful to look at your sales per man hour (SPMH) or sales per labor hour (SPLH). These
Sarah Taylor
December 23, 2020
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What is the SDI tax?
Everything You Need to Know About the SDI Tax Have you ever looked at a pay stub and noticed that a certain amount of money
Sarah Taylor
December 22, 2020
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Use HR Software to Hire Workforce Ready Applicants
Hiring for workforce readiness is critical. Failure to do so reduces business productivity and can result in increased employee turnover. In these times of economic
Sarah Taylor
December 18, 2020
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An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Makes Hiring a Breeze
If your applicant tracking system (ATS) consists of a pen and a stack of post its, chances are you’re not hiring the right candidates. Why?
Sarah Taylor
December 17, 2020
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VTO: What is it, and how can it benefit your business?
The acronym VTO can actually refer to either voluntary time off or volunteer time off. These are different leave policies that businesses use. Volunteer time
Sarah Taylor
December 16, 2020
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New Employee Orientation: The Importance of Getting it Right
New employee orientation is the process of introducing new staff members to their tasks, co-workers, and the company. During this process, they will understand the
Sarah Taylor
December 15, 2020
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