Best Practices

Here's what small business owners need to know about the differences between an independent contractor and an employee, the tests used to properly classify employees, the risks of misclassification, and best practices to consider to avoid liability.

With the right strategy and a focus on mental health, your HR representatives can make your workspace the supportive, healthy space that it should be.

While the "Great Resignation" has prompted endless workplace change, one constant proved to be the desire to feel wanted and appreciated at work, and creating meaningful workplace change will encourage employees to stay around longer.

Employers should address key hiring and recruiting challenges by "resetting their assumptions and expanding the pool of available talent," recommended at latest roundtable.

"In times of grave talent shortages, rehires are on the rise and considered an untapped source of talent for organizations. Data suggests that today's boomerang employees typically return to their previous employers reenergized, armed with new skills and ready to renegotiate their terms."

Employers are increasingly considering self-funding, as it can help them spend their money in a cost-effective way and serve their population with the benefits they actually need.