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Practical Steps for Building an EEO Policy
If you want to attract top talent in a tight labor market, you should strive to become an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. To be an EEO employer, you must treat applicants and employees equally. Your company cannot discriminate based on the individual’s...
Practical Steps for Building an EEO Policy
If you want to attract top talent in a tight labor market, you should strive to become an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. To be an EEO employer, you must treat applicants and employees equally. Your company cannot discriminate based on the individual’s...
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Top Methods for Differentiating Your Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
In a tight labor market, you need to do everything you can to stand out from the crowd. One way to differentiate your employer image. Your employee value proposition (EVP) helps you stand out to potential applicants, allowing you to attract more and better workers to...
On-demand hiring: Tools to help manage your contingent workforce
There are shocking numbers of contingent workers in the U.S. Last year the U.S. Government Accountability Office reported that 40.2% of American workers were contingent workers. This means that a significant portion of the U.S. workforce is comprised of part-time,...
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for Qualified Organizations Extended
The IRS released Notice 2016-22 (click here for PDF of notice) which provides guidance and transition relief on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) as part of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act). The PATH Act extends the WOTC through...
Q & A: How to deal with nepotism?
Is it legal for employees who are spouses to be reporting to one another? Should you have a policy against nepotism? Or should you allow it with some qualifications? There is no law against employing relatives. In fact, nepotism is quite common in the United...
How Will the Internet of Things Affect Your Business in 2016?
The Internet of Things is a relatively new term that people are becoming familiar with as technology improves on almost a daily basis. It refers to everyday items that are enhanced with smart technology, such as Bluetooth or RFID sensors.Businesses are encountering...
Simple Strategies to Retain the Best Employees by Using Technology
Every business owner and human resources department deals with employee turnover each year. These turnover rates can vary widely, especially in today's competitive hiring world.It's ultimately the company's responsibility to design a workplace that encourages high...
Be on the Lookout for These Top 10 Workforce Trends in 2016
What trends are facing business owners and managers? What’s on the horizon for the year ahead? From technology improvements to personal time, workforce trends are constantly evolving.Human resource professionals must make a concerted effort to address every trend, so...
Using Big Business Tools Help Small Businesses Become More Efficient
When you run a small business, you have to be smart with every dollar you spend. Therefore, using some of the same tools and systems bigger companies use can help save money and increase profits. For instance, instead of writing a schedule by hand, it may be easier to...
OSHA 300 Requirement February Posting Requirements
The Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300) is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to classify work-related injuries and illnesses and to record the extent and severity of each case. Employers are required to complete...
Weapons| Open Carry in Texas | Employer Rights & Responsibilities
As of Jan. 1, 2016, handgun license holders in Texas may legally carry their guns in visible holsters on their hip or shoulder. Previously, license holders were required to carry their guns in a concealed manner.Employers, however, can still prohibit firearms in the...
Consequences of Failing to Pay Payroll Taxes
When looking at their paychecks, employees may be confused by the number of taxes and withholdings they see. Companies are responsible for ensuring the appropriate amounts are removed each month and appropriately accounted for. These payroll taxes can be somewhat...
Humble Leaders are the Most Effective
We, at Austin HR, are always looking for humble HR professionals. This trait isn't always easily found. While it's important to be able to lead a team and provide strategic guidance, the willingness and humility to roll one's sleeves up is truly where the rubber...
Workshifting
Sometimes the best work gets done outside of the traditional 9-5 work day. Business in the modern era is often transacted across several time zones. Employees are increasingly working whenever and however they can to meet the demands of both local clients and those...
ACA ruling: You can now get sued for reducing employees’ hours
This U.S. district court ruling is a real game-changer for employers — and not in a good way. Turns out, you CAN now be sued for simply reducing an employee’s hours. Here’s the deal: If an employee can show that your intent in reducing his or her hours was to deny the...
“Helping your employees understand what to do with their 1095-C”
Employees will be receiving one or more 1095 forms from their employer providing information about their 2015 health coverage as mandated by the Affordable Care Act.If employees have questions, the below link can help to answer many of these, such as: “Will I get a...
3 Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll Taxes
Companies have a variety of responsibilities on their plate. From recruitment to retention and everything in between. Business leaders can’t let any obligations fall by the wayside without serious consequences for their organization and its employees. One of the...
Q & A: What are the laws regarding cell phones at work?
What are the laws regarding cell phones at work? Personal use by our employees has gotten out of hand. Can we change our policy to say that cell phones are not permitted on the premises? It can certainly be frustrating having employees on their phones frequently...
Decreasing Square Footage Could Increase Your Profits
The same is true for both families and businesses: no matter how much money you pull in every month, overhead whittles it away to virtually nothing.In the Internet Age, the overhead associated with high employee costs, like space and equipment, should have disappeared...
ACA – No Answers Until The New Administration Begins to Legislate
ACA – No Answers Until The New Administration Begins to LegislateWe know that since 2010, the Affordable Care Act has insured more than 12 million Americans. Some of those covered are very happy and others are not. Regardless of this scenario, 2017 brings in a new...
Time is Money: Prevent Time Theft, Rounding and Supervisor Fraud
Both you and your employee’s time is valuable to the company in terms of productivity and the salary earned, but sometimes you end up paying people more money than their time is worth.When an employee punches in or out too early, this is called time fraud. While it...
Change Management: The Top Three Issues Affecting Your Business
Change is one of those things that is much easier said than done. For most managers, change looks good on paper, but in reality, it can be a real headache.Change management is just what it sounds like – it is all about how you manage new ideas, new processes or...
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