You may think it's impossible to know exactly how much absenteeism hurts your company in terms of costs and lost productivity. But a recent survey did just that. (more…)
Payroll
Everybody's got too much to do these days, and the overtime can add up fast. But you'll probably want to check your current pay policies and procedures against a new ruling from the Department of Labor. You may owe more…
Next month brings National Payroll Week (Sept. 1-5). What better gift to your Payroll Pete or Patty than to have more employees signed up for direct deposit? Here's how to cut through the resistance. (more…)
They're the hot new item employers are adding to benefits plans, but many companies are having a tough time measuring the return on investment from their wellness program. (more…)
The most expensive book in your office may be in every employee's desk: the company policy manual. (more…)
Data entry's a necessary evil in Payroll's world. But is it eating up more of your staffers' day than it should? (more…)
Allowing employees to pursue personal interests during downtime is what one company did to save money. And it's paid off for them in a big way. Take a cue from them: Turn employee interests into company profit. (more…)
Ergonomic-related injuries can put a serious pinch on your company's cash. This is one case where there are some quick fixes - no $1,000 chairs required. (more…)
In tough economic times like these, you sure can't afford to sit back and do nothing. But you don't want to do these three things. (more…)
Cutting back on payroll doesn't have to mean laying off employees -- which could end up costing you more in the long run. (more…)
Before you even start to narrow the field of software vendors, be sure you've covered these bases. (more…)
Nothing wreaks havoc on Finance's efficiency like a way-off cash flow forecast. Here's an action plan that'll banish expensive surprises. (more…)