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5 SOP examples for your business

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Implementing and documenting standard operating procedures (SOPs) is a great way to make sure that all staff members are completing their tasks in the correct manner. To help you visualize what an SOP should look like and include, we’ve created five simple SOP examples. SOP Example 1 – Employee onboarding. What is an SOP?

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IRS update: digital communication and payroll

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The IRS must lean heavily into digital communication, Mamo said, including: Document upload tool. It’s more challenging with business and payroll returns, because of the power of attorney; the IRS is beginning a POA initiative, he added. Payroll is compliance-oriented; there’s very little wiggle room to be creative.

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HR Professionals Are Burned Out. Can A.I. Help?

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For example, according to a study published in the scientific journal PLOS One , COVID-19 generated unique challenges for the human resources industry in Iran, including discriminatory payment practices and a near-complete lack of institutional funding. . In some cases, these challenges are extreme.

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IRS poised to allow e-filing of Form 941-X

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The NTA, for example, has suggested placing bar codes on paper forms to speed the process, which the IRS has roundly rejected, even though the Social Security Administration allows bar codes on W-2s. The IRS’ paperless initiative takes this one step beyond scanning payroll returns. This should speed up your tax refunds considerably.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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For example, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires that employers must keep personnel records for one year. While it’s clear that you need to keep a separate file for each employee, which documents should you include in it? Why is that? There are many reasons why, including that it’s required by law.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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If you’re wondering whether you’re ready to outsource, the following tips and examples should be helpful: Deciding what to outsource. From the moment she opened Ditto Boutique, a luxury consignment store in Dallas, Jane DeNike outsourced the complex tasks of payroll and paying taxes to a bookkeeper and accountant. Tax laws change.

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Employee Records: End of year review & preparing for next year

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Then there are performance reviews and each employee’s history of disciplinary action, both of which are essential documents that can help you avoid litigation following a termination. Employers keep many records and documents about their employees, not only for legal requirements but also because it’s just a good business practice.

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