Archive for October 2026

The Holidays Are Coming. Is Your Payroll Ready? Before You Deck the Halls, Get Your Holiday Pay Facts Straight The holiday season brings plenty of traditions. Family gatherings, office parties, overflowing calendars, and employees asking whether they get paid for Christmas. For business owners, holiday payroll questions can pile up faster than presents under the…

Something Is Lurking Beneath Your Desk Every office has its mysteries. The missing stapler. The printer that only jams when you are in a hurry. The employee who somehow forgets to clock out every Friday. But something far more terrifying might be hiding beneath your desk. Payroll problems. At first, the creature is harmless. A…

Leadership mistakes can affect employee performance in ways small business owners may not immediately recognize. While managers often focus on correcting employee behavior, sometimes the real problem starts with how employees are being managed. Unclear expectations, inconsistent accountability, and overlooked contributions can gradually weaken morale and productivity. Even experienced business owners can develop habits that…

Clocking In Early Can Create a Bigger Payroll Question An employee is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. They clock in at 7:53. Seven minutes may not sound like much. But what happens during those seven minutes can matter when payroll is calculated. For employers, clocking in early raises an important question. Is the employee…