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Benefits for Your Employees and Your Business

August 23, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

When you hear “employee benefits,” you probably think of things like 401(k)s and Paid Time Off; things that benefit employees in a business. However, employee benefits actually benefit the business and the employer too. Here are some possible employee benefits and offering them effectively can simultaneously benefit your business. Common Employee Benefits Traditional or Roth […]

Employee Management Basics: FAQS for Hiring, Training, and Letting Employees Go

August 17, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Human Resources is at the core of your business’s health and happiness. One of the most important elements of HR is handling the coming and going of your workforce. Ensuring a smooth hiring and onboarding process is the best way to find success in your business. However, the responsibility of HR does not end there. […]

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 […]

Providing for Your Employees Through Effective HR

August 2, 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 […]

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 […]

Hiring & Firing: What You Need to Know

July 11, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

With a growing small business comes managing employees. You’ll quickly learn that the process of recruiting, hiring, training, and potentially terminating can be exhausting. You also are under pressure to follow labor laws precisely to keep your business compliant when it comes to state and federal regulations. While it is time consuming, it is important […]

Creating and Developing Company Culture

July 11, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

When running a business, there are many important factors. From the day to day tasks to creating an inclusive environment, everything must work cohesively to have an efficient and profitable workplace. While having an organized and productive daily routine and system can allow your business to appear successful in tasks, creating a company culture that […]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace

June 20, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Team working together to solve a puzzle

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is crucial for creating and maintaining a successful and enjoyable workplace. This has become an increasingly relevant topic in businesses everywhere and it is important to fully understand DEI to be sure to implement it correctly. What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are the programs, policies, […]

Putting the “Human” in Human Resources

June 20, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

In 2022, the hiring process is more about what a business can do for a potential candidate, versus the alternative. Employees expect a workplace that values their time and talent. Between the rise of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and favoring those lead with empathy, employees are looking for businesses that respect, understand, and appreciate […]

How the Pandemic Reshaped Payroll Priorities

April 7, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Having just passed the two-year mark of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Abacus Payroll is reflecting on how payroll operations and priorities differ in 2022 compared to early 2020. Like so many business industries, payroll has faced pandemic-driven disruption that has led to both opportunities and challenges for small business owners. Here are […]