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Incentive compensation that motivates

Motivational incentive compensation can help companies meet their goals during challenging economic times, as well as wh...

October 5, 2020

GAIN Capital: ‘Coronavirus has waved goodbye to micro-managers. This needs to be an era of trust’

The Global Head of HR at GAIN Capital shares how the company swiftly adapted to working from home and how her focus has ...

June 4, 2020

Understanding pay stubs: 7 tips to help your employees

Understanding pay stubs can be confusing for employees. Follow these seven tips to make things clearer for them and save...

May 27, 2020

6 ways to maintain employee engagement when working remotely

Employee engagement is one of the key parts of running a business. Here are some tips to help you keep your employees en...

April 17, 2020

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How great leaders align communication and collaboration during uncertainty

Tips to foster and inspire collaboration and communication from your business teams during times of uncertainty.

April 8, 2020

Six workforce trends reshaping your business

How to take advantage of workforce trends to maximize your business's success, and the role of technology in making it p...

March 10, 2020

4 reasons to care about your HR software end-of-life

If your software is working fine, why should you care that it is approaching end-of-life? Here are four business risks y...

February 25, 2020

How to eliminate paycheck errors and keep your staff happy

There’s little room for mistakes when it comes employee paychecks. Discover how accurate payroll data can support the gr...

March 28, 2019

6 ways to error-proof the payroll process for small business owners

Put an end to your payroll headaches. Virginia Dannelly explores 6 key benefits of managing your HR and payroll process ...

March 1, 2019

How to manage your small business payroll taxes the easy way

For entrepreneurs who are new to small business payroll taxes, a simple payroll tax system may seem like a fantasy. Here...

January 3, 2019

Five predictions and opportunities for businesses in 2019

Expert predictions and advice in five key business areas for 2019: Funding, healthcare costs, taxes and payroll, managin...

December 12, 2018

Problems with payroll taxes? Why you should take action this year

If your business' payroll taxes are a challenge, here's why you should adopt a better solution now instead of toughing i...

November 30, 2018

Unscrambling payroll tax compliance regulation for small business

How familiar are you with local payroll tax compliance regulation? We've broken down the basics to make payroll tax comp...

October 30, 2018

Why having a women in business mentorship program is a key for having a successful business strategy

How to use tech to revamp your HR processes for the best results

Here are five ways you can use tech to revamp your HR processes to unlock productivity, increase flexibility, and drive ...

June 28, 2018

How to create a compensation plan

Compensation is the monetary payment awarded to someone in exchange for the services they provide. This includes salary,...

June 25, 2018

5 simple solutions to the biggest payroll challenges

Is your payroll process complicated? Does one task seem to take hours, even a whole workday? If this sounds familiar, it...

May 31, 2018

Payroll System Supported in a Gig Economy

Can your payroll system meet the challenges of the gig economy?

Gig economy workers could soon make up the majority of the U.S. workforce. Read expert tips on modernizing your payroll ...

May 7, 2018

7 characteristics of a People Company

The world's fastest-growing companies have one thing in common: they put their employees first. Find out the seven secre...

April 12, 2018

Business owners: Here’s how to ease your admin headaches

American businesses are spending more than an actual working year on admin tasks! Find out how to ease the headache of h...

April 10, 2018

What is a People Company?

What is a People Company? A People Company is an organization where people are the most valuable asset, and where compan...

March 22, 2018

New to running payroll? Here’s the advice you need

One of the most important tasks a business owner has to perform is running payroll. It’s a task that employees rely on. ...

March 21, 2018

Need to reduce costs in your recruitment process? Check out these tips

As digital transformation progresses, recruiters are challenged to reduce costs while attracting the right talent for gr...

March 16, 2018

Is it goodbye HR, hello People teams? How to get the most from your people

Just as we waved goodbye to Personnel in the 1980s, we’re now waving goodbye to HR and saying hello to a people function.

March 8, 2018