ASAP Payroll BLOG
Indiana Labor Market Trends and Challenges at Year-End 2024
Indiana’s thriving labor market has enjoyed significant growth over the past year. While the state’s economy is recovering from the massive hit the country’s economy took during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still challenges to address. Indiana workforce issues continue to present barriers to achieving optimal growth. The unemployment rate is low, creating a competitive ...
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The Best Methods to Improve Compensation and Benefits Transparency for Employees
There was a time when pay and benefits were topics discussed behind closed doors and treated like national security secrets. Times are changing, though, and the call for corporations to be more transparent in these areas is steadily increasing. Many organizations are listening and taking action. Compensation and benefits transparency opens up new avenues for ...
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5 Keys to Impactful Onboarding for New Employees
Bringing a new employee into your company is an adjustment for everyone involved. Your existing team needs to get to know the new hire, and the new hire must adjust to your company’s culture, workflows, and expectations. A well-structured onboarding process can help new employees acclimate quickly, boosting productivity and improving long-term retention. Here, we’ll ...
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Your Guide to Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting and Deadlines
Beginning January 1, 2024, businesses must comply with a new federal reporting rule known as Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting. This requirement, established under the Corporate Transparency Act, mandates many businesses to disclose ownership details to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Businesses formed on or before January 1, 2024, must file by January 1, ...
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Handling Seasonal Hiring Workforce Variations in Retail: Best Practices for Efficiency
As a retail business, you understand the significance of a busy season. Whether your company gets hit hard during the back-to-school season or you expect an uptick right around the holidays, when the customers pour in, you want to have the staff available to minimize wait times for customers and ensure that everyone is happy ...
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Open Enrollment Communications: How to be Concise but Comprehensive
Conversations about benefits plans are some of the most important ones that happen in your workplace. You want your employees to take advantage of the open enrollment seasons and sign up for the health plan that fits them best, as quality benefits plans can help keep your employees happier and more loyal to their jobs. ...
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Prepare Your Team for the Holidays: Tips for Managing Holiday Stress at Work
The holiday season may be a time of great cheer, but it can also cause
What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity
In today’s sophisticated world, cybersecurity is an ever-growing concern. There isn’t a day that goes
The Benefits of Using Software to Track Job Applications
Hiring is a critical part of growing a business. But as hiring needs increase in
Emerging Timekeeping Technology – Biometric Time Clocks
A biometric time clock offers business owners a highly accurate way to track employee time
A Quick Guide to Tipped Wages In Indiana for The Service Industry
A tipped worker earns upwards of $30 per month on tips and, with the federal