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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

Insperity

PTO payout. Laid-off employees are removed from the payroll and, in states that require it, must be paid for any unused paid time off (PTO) they have accrued with their final paycheck. You can allow employees to use PTO during the furlough, but you’ll likely want to consider the pros and cons of this option.

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Choosing PEO Software For Your Business: What To Consider

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When choosing between Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) for your small or midsize business, it’s critical to evaluate the type of software each company uses. It’s imperative that new hires—and your own staff—can complete forms and progress through documentation workflows smoothly and easily.

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Employee offboarding strategy: Saying farewell the right way

Insperity

Issue final pay, which encompasses the last paycheck, unused paid time off (PTO) and pending bonuses. Document the reasons for the termination in advance, whether it’s chronic poor performance , an ongoing discipline problem or an egregious violation, such as workplace violence or stealing from the company.

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Employee terminations 101: What to say and do when it happens

Insperity

This may vary depending on a specific company and its organizational structure and culture, but generally the following parties should be present when an employee is terminated: The employee’s direct supervisor or manager A third-party witness (for example, the manager’s manager or a human resources [HR] professional).

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6 big soft cost savings associated with HR outsourcing

Insperity

Major hard cost savings can be linked directly to utilizing an outsourced HR provider, such as a professional employer organization (PEO). First: What are hard cost HR outsourcing savings? Some HR outsourcing savings are pretty straightforward.

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Create a hiring policy: 6 steps to improve your process

Insperity

Make this scope clear to the stakeholders who are forming your policy and document it. Usually, HR professionals own and implement a company’s hiring policy. This piece of your policy should also describe how seniority and PTO are calculated for former employee rehires. Assign responsibility. Procedures.

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When should you hire an HR manager, if at all?

Insperity

Are you meeting all the regulations and requirements for documentation, insurance and more? Is your company meeting all the legal requirements as an employer? The employer has real-time access to employee data. Professional employer organizations. For instance, is your business FMLA compliant ?