HR for small businesses

Everything you need to know about staying compliant and creating a great workplace.

Staying compliant

HR compliance: What small business owners need to know

If you’re wondering about HR compliance for small businesses, look no further. We’ve covered the issues that matter most for employers.

What are exit interviews — and why are they so important?

In this employer's guide, learn how to conduct a successful exit interview and why incorporating them into your business can be beneficial.

Workplace harassment training: Requirements and resources for small businesses

Learn how to run a safe and respectful workplace. Includes state-by-state harassment training requirements, plus best practices.

Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): What employers need to know

Find out how the FMLA works, how employees can use it, who’s eligible, and what employers should know to stay compliant.

Hiring and building a team

The ultimate new hire onboarding checklist

Our comprehensive onboarding checklist will help you stay compliant and make sure your employees have a great first day.

How small businesses can build a strong company culture

Company culture defines how your employees interact with your business and leadership. Here are 4 ways to build a strong one — plus some remote worker tips.

How to create a smarter work-from-home policy

If you need to create an effective remote work policy for your small business, here’s how to establish clear guidelines and add them to your employee handbook.

The basics of new hire reporting requirements for employers

Small businesses are required to report new hires to their state. Here are some tips to help you remain compliant with new hire reporting requirements.

Brainstorming a small business employee handbook

Daily HR management

Creating an employee handbook for your small business

Everything you need to know before you start crafting (or overhauling) your staff handbook.

How to run effective performance reviews

Performance reviews and employee feedback can help you get a lot more out of your team. Here are 6 tips to get them right.

How to create a paid time off policy that benefits employees and employers

Not sure how to create a paid time off policy for your small business? This guide will help you build the right one for your team — and your bottom line.

What questions can employers ask about their employees’ health?

When and what can employers ask employees about their health — and how do you do it during COVID-19 while complying with laws that safeguard medical privacy?

Offering benefits

Need guidance on how to offer employee benefits? Start here

From health insurance to 401(k)s, we’ll give you the information you need to put together a great benefits package.

Do small businesses have to provide health insurance?

Do small businesses have to provide health insurance? Find out your obligations and best practices for the most-wanted benefit for employees.

FSA and HSA plans for small business: what’s the difference?

Learn everything you need to know about HSA and FSA plans, why to offer them, and how to choose the right option for your business.

Requirements for offering employee benefits (and why it’s a good idea anyway)

Understand the benefits you need to provide your employees as an employer and business owner.

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Take care of your humans, we’ll give you the resources

Your employees make your business go, so it’s important to make sure you’re taking care of them. From recruiting and onboarding to company culture and exit interviews, handling HR well can help keep everyone happier and working harder — and it can help you avoid headaches and fines down the road.

But, since HR is also complex and constantly evolving, we’ve put together this series of HR guides for small business owners. We’ll carefully walk you through a variety of human resources topics, tips, policies, and procedures with clear examples and wisdom from small business owners like you.

Start here: HR basics for small business owners

Human resources for small businesses might feel daunting, but this handy guide to the basics will get you started.

How to write an offer letter that seals the deal

Why you should put that job offer in writing, what to include, and how to write an offer letter than your candidate won’t be able to resist.

What is unemployment insurance and how does it work?

If you’re wondering who and what unemployment insurance covers, this article will help you get a handle on what it is and how to apply for the benefits.

HR guides, articles and more

Did you know that by the time a business has 50 employees, there’s a good chance it has a dedicated in-house HR manager? Until your business reaches that point, HR responsibilities usually fall on an employee or owner who also has other job duties. Staying compliant takes the average small business about 18 hours a month, so it can be quite a distraction.

But, for those who don’t yet have a pro on the team (or could use a little extra help staying up-to-date on changes to employment laws and regulations), we’ve got insights and guidance on hiring, onboarding, PTO tracking, required training, and building company culture — so you can focus on your people and growing your business.

Pay-as-you-go workers' comp is an alternative to traditional workers' comp insurance.

Why businesses prefer pay-as-you-go workers’ comp

Learn about the differences between traditional workers’ compensation vs. a pay-as-you-go policy, and how it can benefit your business.

The basics of new hire reporting requirements for employers

Small businesses are required to report new hires to their state. Here are some tips to help you remain compliant with new hire reporting requirements.

How small businesses can build a strong company culture

Company culture defines how your employees interact with your business and leadership. Here are 4 ways to build a strong one — plus some remote worker tips.

Putting HR tools to work

Only 27% of companies use small businesses HR software, which can be incredibly helpful when it comes to creating offer letters, streamlining onboarding, creating org charts, and more. Your people are the key to your success, so why not make it easier for them (and you) to do things like getting compliance documents e-signed or checking PTO balances? Having the right tools can make it all a lot easier.

Here’s what you should look for:

Employee offer letters and self-onboarding
PTO approvals and tracking
HR templates, e-signing, and resources
Org charts and a company roster
In-app messaging and document storage
HR compliance auditing

HR resource library and document templates
Performance management
Applicant tracking
Time tracking
Employee feedback

State-by-state rules and requirements for employers

Paid family medical leave Harassment training Workers’ comp

State-by-state rules and requirements for employers

Select your state from the drop-down menu to see Paid Family Medical Leave requirements.

Select your state from the drop-down menu to see harassment training requirements.

Select your state from the drop-down menu to see workers’ compensation requirements.

Everything you need to know to manage HR

If you’re taking care of HR yourself — like 41% of small business owners — we’ve got the answers you need to get human resources right, save time, and stay compliant. And we’ll always be here in case you ever need a helping hand.

How does PTO work and why paid time off is a perk many employers offer employees

How does PTO work? This guide explains why many employers use paid time off to recruit new hires, ways to offer it, and benefits it can have for organizations and their workers.

Understanding the role of benefits administrators and why some employers hire one

In this guide, learn what benefits administrators do, what their primary responsibilities are, and if it's time for your business to use one.

E-Verify state requirements for 2024 plus employer compliance guidance as adoption rises

In this employer’s guide, get familiar with E-Verify, see which states its required when hiring new employees, and what to do to stay compliant.

2024 separation notice requirements by state employers should know

Find out more about the paperwork you need to provide to your employees during termination and layoffs, the state-by-state requirements, and what to address.

Sexual harassment prevention training protects New York state employees and employers

Find out which New York employers need to offer sexual harassment prevention training and which of their employees are expected to attend.

California sexual harassment prevention training protects employees and employers

Learn which employers in the state of California are required to provide sexual harassment prevention training and which employees on staff need to take it.

2024 PTO payout laws by state: Does a company have to pay out PTO?

Many companies use paid time off to attract and retain employees, but do you know some states require PTO payouts when a worker leaves? Learn more in our guide.

Background check basics and screening tips for employers to make better hiring decisions

Take charge of your hiring process with our employer's guide to background checks, with expert tips and best practices for employee screening and risk mitigation.

Employee preboarding strategies to master the art of welcoming new hires

Get everything you need to know about employee preboarding plus expert tips from HR pros on how to welcome new hires and retain them for the long term.

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HR for small businesses

Staying compliant

HR compliance: What small business owners need to know

Staying compliant

What are exit interviews — and why are they so important?

Staying compliant

Workplace harassment training: Requirements and resources for small businesses

Staying compliant

Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): What employers need to know

Hiring and building a team

The ultimate new hire onboarding checklist

Hiring and building a team

How small businesses can build a strong company culture

Hiring and building a team

How to create a smarter work-from-home policy

Hiring and building a team

The basics of new hire reporting requirements for employers

Daily HR management

Creating an employee handbook for your small business

Daily HR management

How to run effective performance reviews

Daily HR management

How to create a paid time off policy that benefits employees and employers

Daily HR management

What questions can employers ask about their employees’ health?

Offering benefits

Need guidance on how to offer employee benefits? Start here

Offering benefits

Do small businesses have to provide health insurance?

Offering benefits

FSA and HSA plans for small business: what’s the difference?

Offering benefits

Requirements for offering employee benefits (and why it’s a good idea anyway)

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Content you can count on

Take care of your humans, we’ll give you the resources

Start here: HR basics for small business owners

How to write an offer letter that seals the deal

What is unemployment insurance and how does it work?

HR guides, articles and more

Why businesses prefer pay-as-you-go workers’ comp

The basics of new hire reporting requirements for employers

How small businesses can build a strong company culture

Putting HR tools to work

State-by-state rules and requirements for employers

State-by-state rules and requirements for employers

Everything you need to know to manage HR

How does PTO work and why paid time off is a perk many employers offer employees

Understanding the role of benefits administrators and why some employers hire one

E-Verify state requirements for 2024 plus employer compliance guidance as adoption rises

2024 separation notice requirements by state employers should know

Sexual harassment prevention training protects New York state employees and employers

California sexual harassment prevention training protects employees and employers

2024 PTO payout laws by state: Does a company have to pay out PTO?

Background check basics and screening tips for employers to make better hiring decisions

Employee preboarding strategies to master the art of welcoming new hires

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