Hiring a new employee is a risky proposition for an employer. That’s why careful screening is so crucial to the new hire process. One of the tools business owners often use to mitigate their risk is the background screening process. How does a background test work, and how long should it take? What are the […]
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Successfully Manage a Multi-State Workforce
From an HR perspective, employment has probably never been so complicated. From part-time to full-time, contractor to freelance, there are employee designations with varying rules these days at the state and federal levels. One of these complexities rests with hiring contractors across state lines. How can managers create an engaging environment for workers while still […]
How Would an EOR Handle a Contractor’s Expense Reimbursement
Contracting is the new black of employment models. Today there are 10 to 15 million contractors working in the U.S. That number is expected to grow. One of the complexities inherent in working with contractors is how to reimburse them for expenses. Reimbursing employees is difficult enough; companies struggle even more with organizing around contractor reimbursement. Here’s […]
Benefits of the “Just In Time Workforce” Model
The work world is an ever-changing environment. The trick for companies is to maximize the latest trends, regulations, and processes to stay ahead of the game. One of the changes we’ve seen in the last few years is an increase in the “just in time workforce,” which has added flexibility and cost-effectiveness at a time […]
3 Payroll Pain Points for Employers
Most HR managers have a love-hate relationship with payroll. On the one hand, they understand the value of the business and its valuable employees. On the other hand, is increasing complexities around federal and state regulatory rules, taxes, benefits, and more. All of these challenges make payroll both one of your most essential functions, but […]
Strategies to Assimilate Your Contingent Workers in With Core Employees
Everyone wants to feel valued for their contributions at work. But when a worker is from the contingent labor pool, it’s harder for companies to make them feel a part of their core employee group. About 20% of the American workforce is made up of the contingent workforce. Whether it’s freelancers or part-timers, temporary workers, or contract-to-hire, […]
Recent COBRA Extensions Due to COVID-19
Attention, HR teams; there’s another change on the books. COBRA, the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, is the ruling that allows employees who lose their job to continue their health insurance coverage. With more than 40 million Americans filing for unemployment by May 2020, the chances of experiencing a health insurance crisis are high. […]
Why Would My Organization Need an EOR?
These days companies are trying to do more with less cost and greater efficiency. One way to accomplish these goals is through outsourcing to an employee of record (EOR). Outsourcing allows a qualified external expert to handle essential organizational functions more efficiently than handling the job in-house. Outsourcing your HR-related activities to an EOR makes […]
FoxHire is now Integrated with Bullhorn ATS as a Bullhorn Developer Partner
Guess what Bullhorn users! FoxHire’s Employer of Record software now fully integrates with Bullhorn’s applicant tracking system (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. This integration will now allow Bullhorn users to on-board contract workers to FoxHire without ever having to leave Bullhorn. This integration comes after a long list of software improvements that were made over the last […]
Understanding Employee Classifications III: Relationship
The laws governing employment status are changing, as more American workers take up independent contracting as a side hustle or survive the downturn in the economy. Employers who accidentally or deliberately misclassify their workers as independent contractors but who meet all the criteria the IRS sets for full-time employees are likely to be on the […]