Employers are always looking for ways to cut costs. Be aware, however, that it can be easy to make risky decisions on how to classify your employees. Whether it is with existing employees or additions to staff, be sure you are making informed … [Read more...] about Make the Right Decision! – Exempt vs Non-Exempt vs Independent Contractor
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Finding Hidden Treasures – Mining for Employee Competencies
Do you really know what your employee brings to the workplace? Oh, you may know that they have the knowledge and skills needed to get the job done in an effective and efficient manner. But, do you know the “soft” skills or attributes they bring … [Read more...] about Finding Hidden Treasures – Mining for Employee Competencies
Mission: Small Business
Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a $250,000 grant. But we need at least 250 votes. Log in at www.missionsmallbusiness.com and search for EffortlessHR (no … [Read more...] about Mission: Small Business
Are We There Yet?
How often as parents we have heard those words – and how often have we said, “Stop asking! We’ll be there when we get there!” It seems like we have reverted to childhood as businesses and citizens we are still asking, “Are we there yet?” And, all … [Read more...] about Are We There Yet?
Magnificent Seven
One of my favorite movies was the “Magnificent Seven”, an American Western film which was directed by John Sturges. It is a story is about a group of seven American gunmen who have been hired to protect a small agricultural village in Mexico from a … [Read more...] about Magnificent Seven
Back To School – Already?!
When you think of the phrase, “back to school” it can bring up several images – it could bring up memories of when you were a youngster, enjoying the summer and all of a sudden faced with the reality that school would be starting up again very … [Read more...] about Back To School – Already?!
EffortlessHR Online HRIS – Testimonials and Introduction Video
We finally got around to making a video. Hope you all enjoy it, and it helps you understand the importance of a cloud based HR system for the small or medium sized business. [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiJiWM7UKFU'] If you want to … [Read more...] about EffortlessHR Online HRIS – Testimonials and Introduction Video
Do We Need Succession Planning?
I was the VP of HR for a fairly large organization several years ago when the terrible unexpected happened.You always think, "This can't be happening to us" only to find that it can and does happen. What is it that happened? The second in command, … [Read more...] about Do We Need Succession Planning?
EffortlessHR Announces Free Trial for Web-based Small Business HRIS / HRMS Software
That's right! We are bringing back our very popular free trial for our EffortlessHR Online HR Software system. Just in case you read the blog, and have never visited our main site ( http://www.effortlesshr.com/ ) , We'll list some of our exciting … [Read more...] about EffortlessHR Announces Free Trial for Web-based Small Business HRIS / HRMS Software
Building Your Own “Field of Dreams”
When I first started my own consulting business, in 2001, I was a sole owner/worker and thought I was on top of the world! I was really ready to have people knocking on my door, ready to use my incredible services. As any first time business owner … [Read more...] about Building Your Own “Field of Dreams”