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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. Businesses and nonprofits of all sizes should possess a written-out document retention policy. Such action raises concern about cover-ups.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

BMT Office Administration

Most small businesses focus on their product/service team and sales staff in the early years, but someone still needs to run payroll and handle onboarding for new hires. Explore the benefits of HR outsourcing below to find out if outsourcing human resources is right for your small business. What HR functions can you outsource?

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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

Allwork

European banks, which offer more flexible hybrid work policies, are using these to hire talented staff from the less flexible US banks. The Society for Human Resource Management found that half of all Black office workers wanted to work from home permanently, while only 39% of white workers did so. . That’s a huge difference! .

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

As any human resources professional will attest, managing every employee’s employment life cycle involves a good deal of paperwork. Payroll records for money or pay-related information such as: Timesheets. Payroll deduction forms. You must keep a completed Form I-9 on file for each employee on your payroll.

Filing 121
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Leveraging Procedures for Effective Training and Onboarding

All Things Admin

Welcome Package Send a personalized welcome package, including company swag and resources to help them feel integrated and valued from day one. This manual should cover general company policies, team dynamics, and the specific responsibilities and procedures related to the individual’s role.

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5 SOP examples for your business

BMT Office Administration

HR is used as an abbreviation for human resources throughout this document. Conduct the HR orientation to orient the new employee with the timekeeping and payroll software , necessary paperwork, and internal resources. HR is used as an abbreviation for human resources throughout this document. Expense policy.

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The Stimulus Programs Gig Workers and Freelancers Qualify For

Small Business Labs

The Paycheck Protection Program is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll by providing each small business a loan up to $10 million for payroll and certain other expenses.  Up to 100 percent of the loan is forgivable.   We highly recommend it.  

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