Breaks, Leave, Holidays & More: Pay Requirements for Virginia Check out this month's Employer HR Tips for advice on how to pay your employees. Meals and Breaks: Employers are not required to pay nonexempt employees if they take a lunch break longer than 20 minutes. For a 30 minute lunch break, employees must be fully [...]
When does the interview process actually begin? When application is submitted: Sending your resume in for a job doesn’t stop there, nor is it the only information you should be sending. To stand out as a polished and professional job candidate, you should attach a cover letter written specifically for that company detailing why you [...]
Job Hunting Tips for the New Year! With the arrival of a new year, now is the perfect time to make a career change. Check out January’s job hunting tips to make the most of your search! Make a List: Start by organizing your skillsets and goals to narrow down parameters to start searching. Specify [...]
Paying Non-Exempt Employees When it comes to paying your employees, you must consider the categories they fall under. In this month's Employer HR Tips, we will look at non-exempt employees and consider all the factors that go into the creation of their salaries. Local vs State vs Federal Minimum Wage It is required by law [...]
An employee’s salary is an important component of job satisfaction. There are a number of factors in determining a competitive salary. Check out this month’s employer tips for the next time you’re determining employee salaries. Classification When determining your employees’ salaries, first consider whether they are exempt or non-exempt. Exempt employees are paid a salary [...]
When did we forget that there are two options: college OR career? Most students post-graduation have their sights set on a university, even if they have no foreseeable plan for their professional career. Statistics show that some university-enrolled students have yet to complete their degree after six years of paying a hefty tuition. In that [...]
Mobile devices and social media have become a leading force in job hunts and subsequently recruiting. According to Glassdoor, 89% of active job hunters rely on their mobile device as a leading tool in their job search. Closely following, Glassdoor reports that 79% are employing the help of social media, a platform once reserved for [...]
Interviewing potential new employees for your small business can seem daunting. With help from November's employer HR tips, you'll be interviewing like a pro in no time! Make a Checklist: Before conducting a phone interview, list all the criteria you or your team hope to find in a potential new [...]
When it comes to running a small business, employee handbooks keep everything in order. Check out this month's latest employer HR tips! Employee Handbooks Are a Must: No matter the size of the business, an employee handbook is a must. Having enumerated guidelines and procedures in the handbook that are updated regularly will notably help [...]
Looking to make a good impression on your potential new boss? Take a look at November's Job Hunting Tips! #1 Punctuality: As the great William Shakespeare once said, “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” While he was not referring to being on time for interviews or your day-to-day job, it is [...]
