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Pre-boarding Can Set Up New Hires For Lasting Success

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Pre-boarding can focus on building engagement, meeting the new team, having the new hire complete payroll forms, figuring out a start date, scheduling a tour of the workspace, etc. . What happens between that first impression up to the employee’s first day is also paramount and has lasting implications, but it’s typically ignored. .

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Bank failures and payroll — what employers should know

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Before the FDIC acted on Monday, they had good reason to—bank accounts are insured for up to $250,000. A close call The FDIC announced Monday that it would protect all deposits, which means employers should have no problem making their payrolls. Explore whether it’s possible to switch your payroll accounts to another bank.

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5 things you should do now to prepare for year-end payroll reporting

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However, Payroll teams are busy preparing for a different season — year-end reporting. Beef up computer security. Phishers count on year-end stress to trick you and your staff into responding to the “CEO’s” email asking for employees’ W-2 data. Unlike email, faxing to a computer is a closed system. With this in mind: 3.

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In-Depth Guide to the Timesheet Approval Process

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It’s up to each department manager to review the timesheets their employees submit to ensure accuracy. If the manager knows they didn’t show up to work until 30 minutes after their punch, they’ll know that something is up. Other reasons why timesheet approval is a necessity include: It ensures proper payroll processing.

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Employers need to prepare W-2 security plans

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For your staff and the C-suite Payroll pros scored a huge success when they quickly shut down the W-2 phishing scam where a phisher poses as an occupant of the C-suite and asks for employees’ W-2 information to be emailed to them. If the C-suite objects, an assistant can pick up a hard copy from the payroll department.

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How Hiring Virtual Assistants Can Boost Employee Performance and Work-Life Balance

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Business leaders have a new solution to alleviating employee burnout and helping them create more balance —hiring virtual assistants (VAs) to free up employees’ time and creative energy. Remote work widely and rapidly became the norm for some workers during the pandemic. What types of tasks might virtual assistants help with?

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12 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Digital Nomads

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Digital nomads travel the world, often packing lightly so that they can easily move on to a new city or country and set up a new base there. It helps avoid the hassle of sending loads of emails to try and find a convenient time to meet. . Email marketing and newsletter subscription . Foldable laptop stand .

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