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HR Admin: Key Tasks & Responsibilities

August 3, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Human Resources plays a large role in the well-being of your business. Throughout the employee life cycle, there are many specific tasks and responsibilities that an HR Admin must be in control of. Those tasks tend to require a full-time employee’s attention, which is not always feasible for someone with other job-related duties OR a […]

3 Ways HR Makes Employment More Profitable

August 3, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

There are four main functions of a running business: Operations/Production, Finance/Accounting, Marketing, and Human Resources. However, not all businesses appreciate how integral HR can be for the longevity of a company, even if you are currently just a small business. While it may just seem like a bunch of paperwork and dealing with tricky situations, […]

What Is HR Compliance?

August 1, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Running a business comes with no shortage of perks: the freedom to be your own boss, invest in an idea, steer its trajectory, and, with a little luck, create wealth. It has its challenges, too, Competition may be fierce. Demand for what you offer may be low. Costs may not be sustainable. But even if […]

Addressing Unbanked Employees in your Payroll Strategy

July 20, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Majority of employees are familiar with receiving a paper check or a direct deposit come payday and effortlessly seeing the funds in their bank account. Yet there’s a portion of the U.S. who are unbanked, or who don’t have a bank account with a financial institution. How does an employer provide pay checks to these […]

Pay Cards: Pros and Cons

July 12, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

There is not a one-size-fits-all payment program appropriate for all organizations. Learn about the pay cards alternative and if it would be a welcome offering to your small business employees. While direct deposit is the most popular and convenient way to pay employees, direct deposit enrollment is not always 100% and the desire for […]

Providing for Your Employees Through Effective HR

July 11, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Providing for Your Employees? - Are you adequately providing for those who make your business profitable?

HR exists to provide support for you, your business, and most importantly, your employees. By establishing a set HR system, you will be providing your employees with the tools and resources necessary to have a productive and inclusive work environment. The 2022 workforce is much different than in pre-pandemic times. Candidates and employees aren’t shy […]

NJ Law Update for Hours Worked by Teen Workers

July 8, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

As people flock to the shore and other tourist attractions this summer, the staff shortage has become increasingly noticeable. New Jersey is taking steps to help alleviate some employment issues for seasonal small business owners. New Labor Law Limits for Minors This past Tuesday, NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed a bipartisan bill into law that […]

The Secret to Great Customer Service: A Team Approach

July 6, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

The Secret to Great Customer Service via a Team Approach is Communication, Training, and Good Managment

Great customer service leads to repeat sales and referrals, which lead to higher revenues and profits. The secret to delivering consistently great customer service is to involve your entire company, not just the customer service team. Any sales staff knows this well. Their results are directly affected by customer perceptions. Other employees, such as those […]

Philadelphia City Wage Update as of July 1

June 30, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

As inflation continues to sweep the country causing prices to rise, one cost that is about to drop is Philadelphia’s city wage tax. Effective July 1, the city wage tax rate is set to drop 0.05% for resident workers. Council and Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration also agreed to cut the net income portion of the […]

Protect Your Bank Account from Hackers

June 23, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that cybercriminals are coming up with new and creative ways to hack businesses and individuals. In today’s digital age, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the current scam trends and how you can protect your financial accounts. Not only do you need to […]