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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 […]

4 Benefits of Outsourcing HR

September 24, 2019 | posted by Abacus Payroll

employee working remotely from computer outsourcing work

A human resources department is one of the most crucial—and chronically overworked—sections of any successful business, but the fact of the matter is that not every business is large enough to warrant a full-time HR team. If this is the case for you, it’s still possible to reap the benefits of a fully functional HR […]

Dress Codes: Revisiting Company Policy in 2019

March 6, 2019 | posted by Abacus Payroll

For many businesses, gone are the days of requiring employees to wear three-piece suits, shined shoes, and cuff links. The “Silicon Valley effect”, as some call it, has facilitated changes in dress code ranging from business-casual five-day weeks to straight-up jeans and hoodies. This seems as good a time as any to remind business-owners of […]

Avoiding Labor Poster Fees

September 26, 2018 | posted by Abacus Payroll

If you own a company of any size, you’re probably familiar with labor posters. Labor posters—those placards with information about employees’ rights—are unsightly but mandatory wall décor for every workplace, and the penalties for not putting them up are stiff. Here’s what you need to know to avoid labor poster-based fees in 2018. Risk and […]

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 […]

4 Consequences of Ignoring HR Issues

August 2, 2018 | posted by Abacus Payroll

HR problems are simultaneously easy to overlook and devastating when left unchecked. As an employer, it can be all too easy to focus on larger, more obvious problems while your HR department’s concerns fall by the wayside; unfortunately, your company’s HR issues can turn into business-wide catastrophes when not properly addressed. Here are a few […]

The Perfect Fit: HR and Your Business Size

June 5, 2018 | posted by Abacus Payroll

How big does my business have to be before HR is a requirement? Human Resources, or HR, is an integral component in most large businesses—but what about smaller ones? If you’re here, you’re probably already wondering whether or not you should hire an HR professional. While HR isn’t always necessary for small businesses and startups, […]

Must-Do End-of-Year HR Tasks for Small Business Owners

December 13, 2017 | posted by Abacus Payroll

The end of the year is upon us and with it comes a slew of preparations to make the next one a little more doable. Small business owners in particular have a seemingly insurmountable amount of HR tasks to complete; we know you’re busy, so here’s an end-of-the-year checklist to ensure you meet all of […]

Small Business HR Mistakes to Avoid

September 26, 2017 | posted by Abacus Payroll

HR management is a tough job on the easiest days, and it only gets harder as you spend more time with a business. This is no truer for any company than it is for a small business. While there is no way to prepare completely for employee mishaps, here are a few major mistakes to […]

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 […]