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Secrets to Keeping Your Employees Happy

August 18, 2023 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Traditionally, employers have relied on giving employees raises as a way to retain their staff and reward them for being hard-working and loyal. Raises can get expensive, and there is often an upper limit for what you can offer when it comes to increasing salaries and wages. Keeping your employees happy makes business sense. You […]

Finding the Right Talent for Your Business

July 24, 2023 | posted by Abacus Payroll

As a business owner, you know that the right people are crucial to your company’s success. The best employees can help you achieve your business goals, improve your productivity, and drive growth. But finding the people best suited to your team can be daunting, and sometimes it’s easy to hire someone who seems okay, rather […]

Unlocking the Potential of Remote Teams: Things to Consider When Your Staff is Spread Out

July 24, 2023 | posted by Abacus Payroll

As a small business owner, you may be considering enabling a remote work environment. With the rise of technology and the pandemic shifting the way we work, managing a remote team has become a popular option for business owners looking for new and unique ways to grow their business. However, there are both benefits and […]

Working Papers for Teens Now Digital in New Jersey

May 15, 2023 | posted by Abacus Payroll

As of June 1, 2023, working papers for teens in New Jersey will be available in digital format. This new online process will help streamline the way that teens apply for and receive the required paperwork for working their first job. This online application and more information will be available at MyWorkingPapers.NJ.gov. What Employers Need […]

Overcoming Cannabis Payroll and HR Challenges

April 12, 2023 | posted by Abacus Payroll

As of 2023, adult recreational use of cannabis is legal in 21 states and Washington D.C., building on massive growth from the business and employee perspective. Despite this growth and being such a hot industry, there are unique challenges to business operations that these companies are facing. Traditional business providers such as banks, payroll processors, […]

8 Areas to Evaluate in Your Employee Handbook for 2023

January 23, 2023 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Looking at the state of the workforce today in 2023, so much has changed and evolved in the past three years. Has your small business’s Employee Handbook evolved with the times? There have been both major and minor updates to labor and employment laws at both the state and federal levels. To consistently enforce policies, […]

Wearable Devices at Work: Are Smartwatches Part of a Company’s Cell Phone Policy?

January 16, 2023 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Did you receive a smartwatch during the holidays this year? While they are a fun tech gift to most, for others they may raise issues and impact the safety procedures and cell phone policies at their business. Depending on the company’s industry, smartwatches can actually cause complications when it comes to the traditional cell phone […]

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA): What Small Businesses Need to Know

January 12, 2023 | posted by Abacus Payroll

In late December 2022, President Biden signed a new spending bill into law which included the newly founded Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Act measures to federally protect pregnant workers and nursing mothers in the workplace. As the owner of a business, stay up-to-date on these new protections to […]

Setting Salaries for Remote Workers

October 21, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

handing money salary payment of remote employees

The pandemic brought about many changes to how the traditional workplace has always functioned. Early in 2020, many office workers had to make an abrupt switch to remote to protect themselves, their families, and their co-workers. Once employees made this initial change, a lot of businesses and their workers appreciated the benefits and appeal of […]

How Seasonal Employees Can Benefit Your Business

October 18, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

When it comes to hiring seasonal employees, business owners tend to fall into two groups. Some look forward to hiring temporary workers, knowing that the need for seasonal workers reflects a business season. Some feel that it’s a necessary evil to get through times where the workload is heavy and the permanent workforce is lean. […]