#TuesdayTips – Considering Non-Natural Hair Colors in the Workplace!
Yes, non-natural hair color is not a protected characteristic, but there are some vital things to keep in mind before establishing a policy on this: While employers can set dress codes, it’s essential to have a valid business reason for restrictions. If neon pink hair feels unprofessional but won’t affect your bottom line, consider letting […]
CAN I GIVE EXEMPT EMPLOYEES AN UNPAID DAY OFF?
Exempt Employees usually get paid a fixed amount every week they work, but there are instances where they can be made to take unpaid time off
What Can You Do About Clashing Employees?
If you have clashing employees that you want to keep around, you need to deal with it creatively…we have some ideas!
How Important Is Paying Employees “Correctly?”
Paying employees correctly will help protect you and your company from violating the Department of Labor’s “wage & hour” rules.
#TuesdayTips: 4 HR Tips to Create a Positive Workplace
Whether you just started your own small business or you have been up and running for years now, it is very important to have an HR strategy in place. The role that the Human Resources department plays has changed a lot over the years and has now evolved into a role not only responsible for […]
#TuesdayTips: How to Accurately Read Your Pay Stub
I know that we all love payday, but how often do you actually take an in-depth look at your pay stub? It is easy for your eyes to immediately go to the bold number at the bottom of the page, but there are so many other factors to look into when reading your pay stub. […]
#TuesdayTips: Hiring Employees for Your New Small Business in 6 Easy Steps
Hiring employees to work at your fairly-new business can seem intimidating. You might be asking yourself, “Where do I even begin?”. Well, here at SPB, we care about partnering with small businesses and giving them the tools that they need to not only survive, but thrive. We share the same passion that you do– to […]
#TuesdayTips: 3 Ways to Use a Balance Sheet to Accurately Identify Your Company’s Financial Strengths and Weaknesses
As a business owner, staying on top of your books is crucial to the success of your business. Maintaining your books and preparing balance sheets is very important for tax, legal, and regulatory reasons. Using a balance sheet will help you to monitor assets and know the net worth of your company. A balance sheet […]
#TuesdayTips: How 1-Step Provisioning in Gusto Makes Onboarding New Employees the Easiest Thing Ever
Hiring new employees can seem like a hassle, we get it. Lucky for you– when you are on Gusto’s Plus or Premium plan, one-step provisioning helps to migrate your employees information straight from their signed offer letter to other apps that your company uses. We use Gusto’s one-step provisioning to assign company email addresses, create […]
Spreading Holiday Cheer: Sending Bonuses in 5 Easy Steps!
Owning a business can be hard.. we all have those employees that make every hard day just a little bit easier! Put on your Santa hat– Saint Nick won’t be the only one delivering presents this year! Are you planning to spread some holiday cheer among your employees by giving a Christmas bonus? Running a […]
