http://automateshr.com Get tips and trick on how to automate the HR process. daily 1 http://automateshr.com/270530-Why-Having-a-Website-is-Good-For-Your-Business.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:18:20 -0600 Why A Website?This is a question that has been posed many times.Truth is, there are many reasons to having a website. You might have one , or you might have all of them.From our experience, let us give you good reasons why companies decide to go online.Why a website?Because.. A website is an effective marketing tool for any company. You can be a wholesaler of pet food products , perhaps a human resource specialist , a construction firm , a restaurant or even a retail outlet. The possible reason... http://automateshr.com/270530-Why-Having-a-Website-is-Good-For-Your-Business.html http://automateshr.com/324367-Add-Elegance-to-Your-Home-with-Window-Shutters.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:17:41 -0600 Window shutters can be installed to add beauty and elegance to any room in your home, cover windows to provide privacy or block off light when the sun is shining bright. There is a wide range of window shutters available in the market today; they are typically crafted out of wood, fabric, vinyl, aluminum, or glass. With a lot of options, selecting the appropriate shutters for your home may appear to be a tough decision indeed. As aforementioned, you have to understand that window shutters come i... http://automateshr.com/324367-Add-Elegance-to-Your-Home-with-Window-Shutters.html http://automateshr.com/767822-Payroll-Taxes.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:30:24 -0600 If you have employees, you are responsible for payroll taxes.This is a term that lumps all the different forms of employmenttaxes into one category known as payroll tax. In reality,payroll taxes encompass Federal and state income taxwithholding, social security and Medicare taxes also known asFICA, Federal unemployment tax FUTA, as well as any state andlocal unemployment taxes assessed. Payroll taxes are deductedeach pay period from an employees gross pay. The remaining moneydistributed to the e... http://automateshr.com/767822-Payroll-Taxes.html http://automateshr.com/475118-What-is-Six-Sigma-Deployment.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:21:21 -0600 In the implementation of Six Sigma, an effective infrastructurelays the foundation for success. An effective infrastructure foryour Six Sigma or Lean Flow change initiative in an organizationrequires a clear strategy and comprehensive planning. Strategizing and Planning The planning stage of a Six Sigmadeployment is where you can gain valuable traction. A criticalfactor in a successful deployment is the selection andchartering of the project that link to the strategy of theirorganization. Projec... http://automateshr.com/475118-What-is-Six-Sigma-Deployment.html http://automateshr.com/839475-Accounting-Outsourcing-Essential-For-Successful-Businesses.html Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:27:26 -0600 The motto of each and every business has always been to cash in profit. Prior to initiating a business, big or small, a company has to plan out different departments. In any organization you will find out different branches such as administrative department, technical branch, human resource, public relations, and the accounts department. The accounts section is a vital department of any organization. For evaluating both the profits as well as the losses of an organization a lot of brain has to b... http://automateshr.com/839475-Accounting-Outsourcing-Essential-For-Successful-Businesses.html http://automateshr.com/913897-Promoting-the-Business-Services-through-International-Trade-Centers.html Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:17:40 -0600 With the combined effort of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations, a member organization has been established with the objective to improve, facilitate and expand international trade. This member organization has been named as International Trade Center. As Globalization is taking place at a fast pace, International Trade comes to aid for developing and particularly least-developed countries. International Trade Center has global trade centers tailored for exporters, importers and ... http://automateshr.com/913897-Promoting-the-Business-Services-through-International-Trade-Centers.html http://automateshr.com/504879-Are-You-Putting-Enough-Into-The-Appearance-Of-Your-Staff-or-You-need-Promotional-Clothing.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:10:03 -0600 Who knows better than you, First impression is the last one Your staffs are the first point of contact for your customers. No doubt they are the face of your company. Maximum time and effort goes into human resource development, product knowledge and market research. However, we are not putting enough time and consideration in to the appearance of our staff, considering the impression of somebody is made within the first few seconds. The fact is we automatically form an opinion about somebody mo... http://automateshr.com/504879-Are-You-Putting-Enough-Into-The-Appearance-Of-Your-Staff-or-You-need-Promotional-Clothing.html http://automateshr.com/380722-Eight-great-tips-for-employers-about-year-end-preparations.html Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:23:56 -0600 As draws to a close, now is the time to begin planning year-end activities. Below is a list of of the most common year-end Human Resources related items to consider. They should be addressed prior to January ; having a plan will aid in a smooth transition into the New Year. Request that all employees verify the accuracy of their name, address, and SSN on their pay stubs to assist with W- Wage & Tax Statement delivery. You might consider mailing a reminder notice to the last known address ... http://automateshr.com/380722-Eight-great-tips-for-employers-about-year-end-preparations.html http://automateshr.com/212794-How-to-Save-Taxes-with-an-S-Corporation.html Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:29:41 -0600 bHow to Save Taxes with an S Corporation Ever wondered why so many small businesses--more than ,,at last count--operate as an S corporation? Simple. An Scorporation saves business owners big taxes in three separateways: First, as compared to regular corporations sometimes called Ccorporations, S corporation owners can use the business'slosses incurred during the early lean years on the owner'spersonal returns as deductions. For example, suppose a new S corporation suffers a , lossits first year ... http://automateshr.com/212794-How-to-Save-Taxes-with-an-S-Corporation.html http://automateshr.com/590330-Dynamic-Achievement-Proven-Performance-Leadership-Program-In-Vancouver.html Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:17:17 -0600 When Lydia Johnson, the vice president of sales and service at VanCity Credit Union, Vancouver, decided to send her team leaders to Dynamic Achievements Performance Leadership Program in Vancouver, she had no idea how incredible the outcome would be. As she stated after the completion of the training, Our team was highly motivated, energized by new concepts, able to improve their lives - as individuals first and business leaders second.What Johnson discovered was just how impactful a proven Perf... http://automateshr.com/590330-Dynamic-Achievement-Proven-Performance-Leadership-Program-In-Vancouver.html http://automateshr.com/574350-Top-7-Payroll-Mishaps-Blunders.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:30:32 -0600 Top Payroll Mishaps & How to Avoid Them By Elizabeth C Foster . Misclassifying Workers: Workers fall into one of several categories: Salaried, Hourly, Temporary, Contract, Full-Time or Part-Time. Correctly identifying each employee's category will save headaches and possible tax mistakes and penalties in the long-run. . Poor Record Keeping: Properly maintaining pre-employment and employee records is critical and it's the law. The state your business resides in, and often times your industry... http://automateshr.com/574350-Top-7-Payroll-Mishaps-Blunders.html http://automateshr.com/801160-Closing-the-Employee-Performance-Gap-Boosting-Competitiveness-Profit.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:34:10 -0600 Creating an environment where there is no place to hide poor performance: After many years of reengineering, downsizing and the use of endless performance enhancement initiatives, most businesses are still inefficient. One of the most effective ways to increase business performance and profit is to increase the performance of employees, from the lowest levels of the organization to senior management, and little has been done in this area. Raising the level of performance of the weakest performer... http://automateshr.com/801160-Closing-the-Employee-Performance-Gap-Boosting-Competitiveness-Profit.html http://automateshr.com/729898-How-To-Hire-Like-The-Fortune-500-s.html Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:31:01 -0600 A recent iLogos Research study revealed of Fortune companies now hire employees online, a stark contrast from ,when only of them were doing the same. If you own or managea small business, that means the vast majority of your fiercestcompetitors are now spending less time and less effort onrecruitment. And that leaves them with more time to, simply put,get a leg up on you.Sure, it sounds like a threat. But isn't lack of technology aninevitable drawback for most small businesses? Absolutely not.... http://automateshr.com/729898-How-To-Hire-Like-The-Fortune-500-s.html http://automateshr.com/692546-Call-Center-Outsourcing-for-uninterrupted-focus-on-core-business.html Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:23:47 -0600 It is often seen that the Companys high profile officials are engaged in small and tedious activities. In the process, they are left with little or no time for core business activity. This affects the main line of business and ultimately over-all return on investment. Call Center outsourcing is the ultimate solution for such problems. Call Center outsourcing is the process of unloading the organizations off resource-consuming procedures and controllable costs. The biggest advantage of off-load... http://automateshr.com/692546-Call-Center-Outsourcing-for-uninterrupted-focus-on-core-business.html http://automateshr.com/777895-HR-Off-shoring-Outsourcing.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:32:29 -0600 Finding a sting in rising healthcare costs, many largecorporations are signing up for a reprieve by lettingoff-shoring outsourcing providers handle it all, right frombenefits to recruiting and all. Although, benefitsadministration off-shoring outsourcing has been taking placefor more than a decade, today's vendors aim to perform theentire functions of a HR department. Previously, off-shorers outsourcers had the knowledge and expertise pertaining to onearea of HR only i.e. contribution adminis... http://automateshr.com/777895-HR-Off-shoring-Outsourcing.html http://automateshr.com/123814-Office-Phone-Systems-in-the-Modern-Age.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:50:40 -0600 Office phone systems have long been the most integral part ofcustomer relations in the business landscape. Despite a surge inE-commerce over the last decade, phones are still the number onemedium of communication for the sale of products or services andfor interfacing with clientele. As communication needs havegrown, so have the often complex and complicated phone systemsthat businesses rely on. Not only have the phone unitsthemselves become remarkably modernized over a short period oftime, but ... http://automateshr.com/123814-Office-Phone-Systems-in-the-Modern-Age.html http://automateshr.com/930068-Keeping-the-Human-Element-in-Customer-Service.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:10:24 -0600 There is little in life that makes consumers more perturbed at abusiness than improper or insufficient phone etiquette. In thebusiness world, there is no excuse for unprofessional behaviorwhen speaking with customers and clients over the telephone.Unfortunately, I'm referring to much more than justincompetance, rudeness or poor grammar. It seems that today'scustomer service representatives are becoming more and moreinhuman with each passing year. Perhaps the sheer volume ofcalls that employees a... http://automateshr.com/930068-Keeping-the-Human-Element-in-Customer-Service.html http://automateshr.com/859383-The-Genetic-Information-Nondiscrimination-Act.html Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:48:23 -0600 On May , , President George W. Bush signed The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act GINA into law effective November , . GINA protects insurance policy holders and employees from discrimination on the basis of genetic information. The GINA strictly prohibits employers from collecting genetic information from employees and using this information to make employment related decisions or terms of employment. The GINA applies to all private, state, and local government employers, with or more e... http://automateshr.com/859383-The-Genetic-Information-Nondiscrimination-Act.html http://automateshr.com/507828-US-businesses-warned-of-system-overload-as-staff-email.html Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:27:32 -0600 NEWS RELEASE Date: November Media Contact: Stuart Bruce, BruceMarshall Associates LLP US businesses warned of system overload as staff emailthanksgiving photos and videos Small businesses across Americacould be under threat, experts warned today, as Thanksgiving Dayapproaches. All across America people will be coming together tooffer thanks and hold family gatherings, preparing specialthanksgiving meals and taking part in thanksgiving parades. Butas employees return to work it is exp... http://automateshr.com/507828-US-businesses-warned-of-system-overload-as-staff-email.html http://automateshr.com/605589-Improve-your-Life-by-Working-from-Home.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:24:07 -0600 The thought of commuting to work is a depressing thought for many. This is due to the human resource hours wasted in travelling, traffic jams, the cost of fuel and the amount of pollution that is created. Unfortunately this is what is required for many of us to earn a living. However there is a viable option that can change all this, and that is by working from home. For those who do have the ability to work from home they will never look back. Just without having to commute long destinations d... http://automateshr.com/605589-Improve-your-Life-by-Working-from-Home.html http://automateshr.com/738152-Virtual-Office-Service-Your-Answer-to-a-Cost-Effective-Business-Solution.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:20:42 -0600 Many smart and intelligent entrepreneurs agree to one common fact and that is having a virtual office service has enabled them to fully maximize their income-generation at a minimal cost. It is one of the revolutions in the industry that has taken the world by storm with its cost-effective solutions that are not only relevant and feasible but an absolute must in the efforts to combat the global economic crisis.As more and more traditional businesses are either forced to close their operations or... http://automateshr.com/738152-Virtual-Office-Service-Your-Answer-to-a-Cost-Effective-Business-Solution.html http://automateshr.com/736836-Virtual-Office-Case-Study-Leonard-Kiara-Their-Medical-Placement-Agency.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:54:53 -0600 How can a Virtual Office help you?Case Study: Leonard and KiaraType of Business: Medical Placement AgencyLocation: Hoboken, New JerseyServices: New York Virtual Office, Meeting Room UsageLeonard was a headhunter for the office furniture industry in the Tristate area. He wasn't doing very well in the current economy - he had tons of clients, but no jobs to place them in. He knew he wanted to start his own business, but wasn't sure exactly which direction to go in.Kiara was a Human Resource direct... http://automateshr.com/736836-Virtual-Office-Case-Study-Leonard-Kiara-Their-Medical-Placement-Agency.html http://automateshr.com/690654-Stop-the-revolving-door-of-employee-turnover.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 04:49:12 -0600 Stop the revolving door of employee turnover: Employeeassessment tools have advanced so companies can now moreeffectively identify, select, and retain top performing employeesThe challenge and cost of employee turnover is one of the mostdiscussed, most frustrating and most misunderstood problemsbusinesses face. CEO's have identified employee retention as oneof their key challenges in . Yet organizations continue tostruggle with this costly issue. The science of psychologicalassessments has recen... http://automateshr.com/690654-Stop-the-revolving-door-of-employee-turnover.html http://automateshr.com/417950-Product-Mix-of-A-Travel-Agency.html Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:53:54 -0600 A travel agency decides about the services it would make available to the customers. Therefore product mix is a step ahead of product design. In product mix, services designed individually are clubbed together. A travel agency has to decide the length and breadth of the product mix. An example would make this clear. Suppose a travel agency is offering ticketing, travel documents and airport transfer service. This would be termed the length of its product mix. All these product lines have their b... http://automateshr.com/417950-Product-Mix-of-A-Travel-Agency.html http://automateshr.com/746433-Should-you-use-an-LLC-for-your-small-business-Probably-and.html Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:18:48 -0600 Accountants and attorneys love limited liability companies. Butdo limited liability companies--LLCs for short--really makesense for small business owners. Probably. And for two almostunknown reasons.The Big Legal Benefit of an LLC: Limited Liability...The big legal benefit of an LLC is that limited liabilitycompanies provide all the same liability protection as acorporation--but with much less red tape. A regular corporation,for example, requires regular stockholders meetings, a board ofdirector... http://automateshr.com/746433-Should-you-use-an-LLC-for-your-small-business-Probably-and.html