Form I-9 Basics

Form I-9 has been modernized, allowing E-Verify employers to remotely examine I-9 documents. All U.S. employers must complete Form I-9 for everyone hired — citizens and noncitizens alike. On the form, employees attest to their employment authorization, presenting acceptable documents as evidence of identity and said authorization. Employers examine the documents to see that they […]
How Often to Pay Employees

What pay frequency works best for your business and your employees? To choose the right schedule, consider employee satisfaction, legal compliance and your own cash flow. Also think about time commitment and money in terms of the number of payrolls you run each month. Let’s look at how each pay frequency works: Weekly — Employees […]
Consider the Best Payroll Methods for Your Staff

The ways to pay employees — especially as money continues moving into the digital sphere — have proliferated. You have options. Choose the one that best fits your business. You may want to peruse the different methods to see which makes the most sense for your business in terms of costs and employer responsibilities. Consider […]
What to Know about Onboarding New Employees

Do you want to help your new employees have a positive experience, setting them up for long-term success? Onboarding is a comprehensive process that can last up to 12 months. How it’s handled is crucial to ensuring high retention. In addition to sharing the job requirements and describing team dynamics, you can help new hires […]
Too Many Meetings

In 2017, the Harvard Business Review published a survey that highlighted an uncomfortable truth: 71% of respondents regard meetings as a sheer waste of time. An all-too-typical tale illustrates the absurdity. One meeting organizer routinely distributed slide decks for every subteam in a department to review in advance. When members dutifully showed up, she just […]