HR outsourcing services offer businesses a number of benefits. Not only does it lower operational costs by bringing down overhead, but it can also make a company more efficient by removing the management of back-office functions that require close attention to detail and can generally be time consuming. These services offered by third-party companies are…

For many businesses, partnering with an employer of record can be extremely beneficial to their operations. These companies essentially handle all back office support tasks, many of which can be overwhelming for owners of small to midsized firms.However, there are many organizations who may not be aware of these services or how they can help a…

For many workers, benefits are considered one of the most important items in their compensation packages. Prospective employees will often make a decision on whether to work for an organization based on its healthcare, pension and retirement offerings. However, employee benefits administration can be a time-consuming task for owners of small to medium-sized businesses. It's for…

Many large companies often enlist the help of temporary workers as a way to offset any production gaps that would commonly be filled by full-time, permanent employees. However, many small businesses are beginning to bring on contract workers to address open needs as well, according to a report from Entrepreneur.The magazine stated that many independently…

Managing payroll is much more than ensuring that workers are paid on time. There are a number of other tasks associated with this critical business function, the most important of which is submitting timely and accurate reports to the Internal Revenue Service.According to Article Bay, citing information from Businessweek, not sticking to payroll reporting deadlines…

In today's business world, conducting background screenings is a crucial part of the HR administration process, particularly when it comes to the use of contract workers. Many staffing agencies are judged by their clients on the quality of supplemental workers they provide. The better their reputation is in this area, the more opportunities a temporary…

As the economy continues to improve, many companies are slowly increasing their hiring efforts. However, instead of brining on full-time employees, many businesses are considering the use of contract workers to fill in critical organizational needs. There are a number of benefits to this practice, several of which were written on the Corn on the…

Although hiring has picked up in many areas of the country, hiring challenges are still an issue in many places. In California, the mid-wage job market has become stagnant. According to The Los Angeles Times, employment opportunities are becoming abundant on both the low- and high-end pay scales, while the availability of jobs in the…

According to The Oakland Press, states that have raised their minimum wages have also seen an increase in hiring. This goes against many fears that companies would stop hiring once wages became too expensive to bear the brunt of additional workers. It is possible some companies are turning to less conventional means of hiring, such as…

A new survey by Lucas Group indicates 45 percent of respondents plan to hire new workers in the future. Thirty-three percent of employers plan to hire a mix of temporary and permanent workers. Seven percent plan to hire contract workers only.In the end, this means that a lot of companies will be hiring temporary workers…