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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

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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. This includes things like payroll administration, employee benefits , HR compliance, and talent acquisition. How does HR Outsourcing work for small businesses?

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5 SOP examples for your business

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In order to produce more consistent results and streamline your internal operations, it can be beneficial to create standard operating procedures for everyone to follow. Conduct the HR orientation to orient the new employee with the timekeeping and payroll software , necessary paperwork, and internal resources. ATS user guide.

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

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That’s not even mentioning all the paperwork involved in the onboarding process, such as employee handbooks , contact information, and direct deposit/banking information — just to name a few. Confidential documents include medical files, tax documents, employee benefits , payroll records, and more.

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How long do employers keep employee records?

BMT Office Administration

These include performance evaluations , signed copies of your employee handbook , employee identification numbers, emergency contact information, awards, training records, and termination letters. Payroll files. Your payroll files should include W-4s, W-2s, timesheets, direct deposits, and wage rates. Medical files.

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