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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. 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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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

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For example, a graphic designer employed as an independent contractor would likely use their own computer and design software whereas employees often have work devices and any necessary software program subscriptions provided. Part-time staff, interns, and temporary employees can all be classified as W-2 workers.

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

BMT Office Administration

Whether you’re using cutting-edge HR software or a physical filing cabinet, you’ll need to separate each employee’s file into two main categories — their main file and their confidential file. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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Employee Records: End of year review & preparing for next year

BMT Office Administration

Whether you use cloud-based software or old-school metal filing cabinets, having an employee recordkeeping system in place at your company is a must. Not only that, but with the end of the year just around the corner, companies need to know which documents they need to keep and which they can discard without incurring any legal penalties.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. The second action opens up the company to potential legal and regulatory problems. Some types of business records, such as tax forms and legal documents, are relatively easy to spot.

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5 Administrative Assistant Skills That Add the Most Value

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Expertise in software and social media. Managers and executives also value assistants who know how to use accounting, payroll and HR applications. You may also be the go-to person internally. Knowing how to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is a given for any administrative assistant’s career.

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