5 Ways to Avoid Micromanaging Your Staff

by | May 21, 2018 | Business Tips, General News, Payroll

Striking the right balance between empowerment and accountability is not easy, but the effort can foster greater initiative and innovation for employees, and in owners, the transition from managing to leading. So, how can you keep employees accountable, eliminating...

Background Check Basics for Small Businesses

by | May 11, 2018 | Business Tips, General News, Payroll

The average cost-per-hire is $4,129, while the average time it takes to fill a given position is 42 days, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.  Making a hiring mistake can be an expensive proposition for a small to midsize business. One way to lower...

Employee Timekeeping Infographic

by | May 2, 2018 | Business Tips, Payroll

Employee Timekeeping Infographic Learn more about employee timekeeping services provided by Payroll Management, Inc. and a visual overview of time management with this employee timekeeping infographic, Managing Labor Compliance with Automated Timekeeping. Key Points...

Docking the Salary of Exempt Employees

by | Apr 30, 2018 | Business Tips, FLSA, Payroll

Employers may pay executive, administrative, and professional employees who are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA’s) minimum wage and overtime requirements on a salary basis. The salary of exempt employees must meet a predetermined amount of pay no less...

Federal Travel Time Pay Rules for Employees

by | Apr 18, 2018 | Business Tips, Payroll

Travel Time Pay – Do you have to pay for that?   Know Before You Go Some states have travel reimbursement rules that differ from the federal rules, so check your state laws before finalizing your policy. If there is a difference between the federal and...