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The fast-paced hustle and bustle of an office environment is something every business owner loves to see. It gives the impression that employees are busy and working hard. Nothing appears to be broken, so nothing needs to be fixed. But looks can be deceiving! Mind the efficiency gaps Everyone knows that there’s a big difference […]

With Q1 of 2021 behind us, we find ourselves well into the year. But where do we stand in terms of the work world, technology and the always-relevant intersection between the two? Touching base with HR Bartender founder Sharlyn Lauby is an exceptionally good way to put things in perspective, so we did just that […]

Historically, the onboarding and training of new employees have traditionally taken place at the office, in person. With many companies forced to adopt remote work environments during 2020’s challenging year, HR professionals saw one of their biggest myths unintentionally busted: Training and onboarding can only happen in person. While many companies extended remote work policies […]

From time-off requests to expense reports, the flow of items requiring managerial approval never stops. Understandably, many managers’ workloads prevent them from attending to all of these approvals at once, especially in the absence of technology that simplifies the task. But it’s equally understandable that employees would feel frustrated when the approvals they need are […]

Recently, the third significant federal stimulus package aimed at mitigating the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic became law. Known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the $1.9 trillion law contains several provisions of relevance to employers, particularly in the area of tax credits. It’s important for employers to become familiar with the […]

Thanks to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) has been reauthorized through Dec. 31, 2025. It had previously been set to expire at the end of 2020. The federal tax credit was enacted in 1996 and has been extended multiple times. WOTC is a federal program that provides dollar-for-dollar reductions […]