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The Flu and You: Keeping the Flu Out of Your Workplace

September 24, 2018 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Flu season, which can extend until May, is no laughing matter; it’s not uncommon to lose several employees for a week or more at a time, and even one in-house instance of sickness can spell doom for the rest of the office. Fortunately, there are several measures that you can take to prevent the flu […]

Taking Your Company from Pet-Empty to Pet-Friendly

August 27, 2018 | posted by Abacus Payroll

A big company perk can be a pet-friendly atmosphere. Continue reading to find out what you need to consider before allowing Fido and friends in the workplace. An increasing number of companies throughout the country are expanding their on-site policies to include pet initiatives, and the reason for doing so is surprisingly simple: pet-friendly […]

Toxic Employees & How to Handle Them

July 23, 2018 | posted by Abacus Payroll

While a colloquially “toxic” employee has historically included anyone from the guy with garlic breath to borderline sociopaths, your average toxic employee is just a negative influence who ultimately detracts from your bottom line by decreasing morale and creating a hostile work environment. If you’re currently dealing with a toxic employee, here are a few […]

Creating a Remote Work Team

July 5, 2018 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Telecommuting is one of the hottest commodities in modern business: companies offer the ability to work from home as an incentive or reward, productivity apps geared toward remote management are virtually unavoidable, and an unprecedented number of traditionally brick-and-mortar services have opted for the lower overhead which accompanies this phenomenon. If you’re interested in creating […]

Identifying and Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

December 5, 2017 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Harassment and discrimination have no place in daily life, so the same logic should apply in the workplace. Whether you’re the owner of a business or you’re simply an employee, you need to be aware of your rights, other employees’ rights, what harassment looks like, and how to address it. Know Your Legislature Before you […]

Pay Card Etiquette for Employee Buy-In

July 19, 2017 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Pay Cards for Employees Payroll and Paperless Pay checks

At face value, using a pay card for paperless payroll seems like a no-brainer for both employers and employees alike. However, implementing a pay card system is not without its drawbacks. Before you dive head first into a potentially exclusive system, here’s what you need to know about pay card etiquette. Pay Cards: Consider […]

Starting A New Year: 5 Questions Small Businesses Should Ask in January

January 3, 2017 | posted by Abacus Payroll

The beginning of any year is a frenetic haze of debriefings, policy revisions, and company resolutions. This holds especially true for small businesses, since they often lack the streamlined damage-control processes ingrained in larger firms. To help you kick of 2017 with a (controlled) bang, here are some questions you should address at the start […]

Employee Handbook 101: Is Yours Up to Par?

September 28, 2016 | posted by Abacus Payroll

A comprehensive and well-written employee handbook can be the first line of defense when it comes to protecting your company from litigation claims, in addition to spelling out in positive terms your company’s policies to employees. Your employee handbook, though, doesn’t have to be as dull and redundant as some believe and if prepared properly can […]

What Can Your Team Learn from the Olympics?

August 12, 2016 | posted by Abacus Payroll

As you are no doubt aware, the 2016 Olympic Games are in full swing. Far from pertaining only to athletes and sports enthusiasts, the Olympics stand for everything the business world holds dear: professionalism, integrity, and sheer, unadulterated talent. Surprisingly, you can learn a lot about your workforce and team from comparing the Olympics and […]

Your Small Business Can’t Afford to Ignore Cyber Security

March 3, 2016 | posted by Abacus Payroll

There have been quite a few big brand name data breaches and I.T. security failings in the news lately. However, don’t think your organization is excluded because small businesses actually have more of a risk of becoming a victim. It is very important to take these cyber security threats seriously, instill precautionary measures within your […]