Just like the FUTA tax, the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax is a crucial part of your paycheck that goes towards supporting two significant programs: Social Security and Medicare. But what exactly is FICA tax, and how does it work? Let’s dive in. What is FICA Tax? FICA tax is a federal payroll tax […]
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Today’s job market is ultra-competitive. Just look around. Every day, thousands of hours of content is uploaded to the internet, trashing bad bosses and negative work experiences. Small businesses with bad work environments and nonexistent-to-poor employer reputations are small and getting smaller. The winners in this market are businesses with a strong employer brand. A
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Today, business is fast. Customers complain loudly. Employees complain even louder. There have never been more ways for your company to be put on blast for low emotional intelligence and attention to concerns that arise from how people feel. Success in business goes beyond just having technical skills, industry knowledge, and decent sales & marketing.
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The Fragility of Business Running a successful business requires more than just a great product or service. That helps, but It demands efficient management of your most valuable asset (or rather, your most necessary P&L expense for the finance folks): your people. The fragility of businesses is often underestimated, as even minor HR problems can
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When it comes to payroll taxes, businesses and employers must navigate a complex landscape of federal and state regulations. One tax that plays a significant role in the United States is the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). We’ll dive into the details of FUTA, exploring what it is, how it works, and its implications for
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The Value of An Employee Handbook It won’t take very many difficult questions from employees until you start thinking about getting all your policies and employee answers documented for the team. Constantly answering the same questions reduces the perception that your business knows what it’s doing. That’s when an employee handbook becomes a valuable tool.
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Unemployment (or “reemployment” as it’s know as in some states) claims are a fact of life in the United States. Even if you do everything right, there will be times when employees are laid off, fired, furloughed, or the organization requires a reduction in force (RIF). In these cases, employees may file for benefits (or
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When Do I Pay Candidates For Interviews? Are there special situations where it is highly advised or legally required? In today’s competitive job market, businesses are looking for ways to attract and retain top talent. One way to do this is to pay candidates for interviews. In some cases, the employer is legally bound to
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What is People Operations? This is not a question that a lot of people outside of NY and California are currently asking, but it should be. While every other aspect of a business has been optimized and scraped clean for value, few businesses are looking to add that same rigor to HR practices, to satisfy
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A Seismic Shift to Remote and Flexible Work and Its Challenges for Different Personality Types The shift to remote and flexible work has been a huge change for many employees. Rather than slow down after the world opened up after the pandemic, this work trend has only advanced. According to LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends Report, remote
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