For small and midsize business owners in the hospitality industry, it is crucial to understand and comply with employment laws to avoid costly penalties. A recent case involving a restaurant chain in Greenville, South Carolina serves as a reminder of the consequences of violating wage and hour regulations. The U.S. Department of Labor’s investigation found ...
The outdated method of manually collecting employee data makes businesses vulnerable to errors, costing them time, money, and effort better spent elsewhere. It also creates opportunities for time theft, which, according to The American Payroll Association (APA) and Zippia, affects 75% of businesses, costing them up to billions annually. Thankfully, mitigating these risks is now ...
The workplace has changed immensely over the last few years. Not only has there been a change in how we work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there – has also been a much greater focus on diversity and inclusion. Although there is still work to be done, many organizations are making strides in advocating for ...
Digitizing Operations: Technology has been a driving force in the business world, especially in recent years. When the world turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, businesses scrambled to quickly transition to operating remotely, resulting in operation digitization across the globe. Aside from the remote work transition, the focus on high tech has ...
Now that it’s 2021, all the problems of 2020 are solved…right? We wish. The past 12 months have brought to light just how important mental health is, in addition to physical health, which is why some organizations may consider including mental health benefits in their plans. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more ...
There are many sources of work-related stress even in the best of times, but 2020 has been quite the challenging year. First, the COVID-19 pandemic started impacting most organizations in March of this year, and eventually impacted nearly all organizations, regardless of industry, size or location. Many businesses executed remote work models earlier this year, ...
With employees to work from home, the list of to-dos for implementing a strategy can seem daunting for many businesses. Fortunately, having the necessary steps together in a single list can pave the way for companies to effectively deploy their telecommuting options. Is Telecommuting Required or Requested? The first step in developing a telecommuting strategy ...
No matter the scope you envisioned for your business when you were first starting out, it’s likely that if your company has been successful, then that scope has been broadened. If you have expanded as a company, then you’ve probably found that you often have more work that needs to be done than you can ...
