Small Business HR Best Practices

Myth or fact? The world is flat. The sun revolves around the Earth. Ink on paper is the only legally acceptable signature. Strange as it seems, all three were once believed to be true. Today, all three are most definitely myths, and the last one may surprise you. Many small business owners believe ink signatures... read more

Hiring new employees means a lot of paperwork — for you and for them. Among the new hire forms, one you can’t overlook is the required IRS employment tax form W-4. In a rush to get through it all, you may be tempted to streamline the process by helping employees with the form — or... read more

Knowing how to fill out an I-9 form correctly is the most important aspect of immigration compliance. When it’s done correctly, your completed I-9 forms are your best proof of compliance and your key defense against government fines and lawsuits. And even if all of your employees are legally authorized to work in the United... read more

This article was last updated on 6/7/2019. If you’re a small business owner, you already know that the mandatory Form I-9 is tricky to complete. The I-9 is necessary to verify an individual’s right to work in the USA — and requires a careful review of specific types of identification within three days of an... read more

You’re a small business owner with limited resources. You’ve been comfortable using manual (paper) employee management tools for years and don’t feel the need to upgrade. You may think you’re fine, but the truth is these antiquated processes may be hurting your business. Sometimes we forget that the function of human resources is to manage... read more

This article was last updated on 5/22/2019. You’ve made it through the recruiting, interviewing and selection process — and now you have a bright new hire in your midst. It’s day one and you have high hopes your new employee will hit the ground running. But wait! Before you bring your new hire onboard, you... read more