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6 Ways to Use HR and Payroll Data to Drive Growth and Make Better Business Decisions

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When you think of business data that can help you improve your decision-making and drive growth, you likely think of sales or marketing metrics. You may not realize that HR and payroll data can provide a wealth of insight on how to improve your business, ensure that employees are engaged, and allocate budgets wisely. In […]

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The Hidden Costs of Payroll and How to Make It More Efficient

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For every $5 of your cash outflow, nearly $1 goes to your payroll, according to recent research from JPMorgan. But lurking behind this figure may be hidden costs that could be taking a bite out of your business. These hidden costs can include the cost of multitasking, the cost of office space, the cost of upkeep, the cost of mistakes, and the cost of turnover.

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HRO Can Help Small Businesses Thrive in a Big Business World

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Small businesses often find themselves facing a challenging David-and-Goliath scenario, particularly when it comes to attracting and retaining talent. According to a 2022 survey from Goldman Sachs, 42% of small business owners have lost workers to a larger company that offers better pay. This statistic underscores the critical role that human resource outsourcing (HRO) can

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The Relationship Between HR and Accounting

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On this week’s episode of Entrepreneurship Uncovered, Gabby Luoma, CEO of Mod Ventures, interviews Clint Parry, Business Development Manager at Focus HR, to discuss the important relationship between HR and Accounting in Blue Collar businesses. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges that arise when HR and Accounting don’t work together effectively, the benefits

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The Hidden Costs of Combining Accounting & HR Functions

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A very common practice among small business owners is to combine several responsibilities or functions into a single role. We see this most frequently in administrative roles. For example, an Office Manager may be assigned duties that combine that of a Receptionist, Bookkeeper, HR Generalist and Customer Service Specialist. It’s understandable why employers might create

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The Best Advantages of PEOs for Small Business Owners

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Have you decided to keep your HR responsibilities in-house?  If so, you might run the risk of overextending your employees or adding unnecessary overhead costs for internal HR staffing.. Managing the many administrative complexities and changing regulatory environment that comes with “all things HR” often increases your risk and detracts focus away from revenue-generating functions

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How Labor Costs Can Toss Your Business into a Black Hole

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I recently read “Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits: 4 Keys to Unlock Your Business Potential” by Greg Crabtree, where he offers useful business insights that can help increase your profitability. I wanted to share some of these insights with you.  Crabtree devotes an entire chapter to the subject of labor productivity, which is a

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