Gross pay vs. net pay: What's the difference?
Once you hire an employee, you’re responsible for accurately calculating their paycheck. Whether you employ hourly or salaried workers, you must understand the …
What are employee rewards and recognition programs?
Gestures of appreciation go a long way in the workplace. A Nectar survey1 found that 84% of employees believe that recognition impacts their motivation to succe …
What are boomerang employees?
No employer wants to see a good employee leave their company. However, just because workers resign doesn’t mean they won’t be back. Recent research found that 8 …
What is human resource management (HRM)?
Employees are an employer's greatest asset. Organizations spend considerable time and effort recruiting and retaining the best employees to ensure their busines …
Guide to bereavement leave
The death of a loved one is a difficult time for anyone. As an employer, giving your employees time to grieve if someone they care about passes away is essentia …
Employee burnout: what it is and how to prevent it
Employee burnout has become an epidemic in today’s modern workplace. So much so that the World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognizes it as an “occupat …
What is the employee life cycle?
As an employer, you’ll see employees come and go through your organization. Understanding how they interact with your organization throughout your time together …
What is a burden rate?
Running a business can involve various hidden costs, especially when you start to hire workers. Business owners and HR professionals must understand their burde …
How to welcome a new employee
When employees start a new job, they can feel tremendously uncertain, stressed, and nervous. One way to ease their anxieties and make them more comfortable is w …
Top 25 health insurance companies in the U.S.
How to calculate modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)
What percent of health insurance is paid by employers?
