While We Were Working: Your Weekly Small Business HR News and Strategy Podcast - Why You Might Need To Reevaluate Your Remote Work Policy

Why You Might Need To Reevaluate Your Remote Work Policy

04/13/22 • 30 min

While We Were Working: Your Weekly Small Business HR News and Strategy Podcast

Where are your employees working from?

Having employees working in different states where you're not legally registered to be conducting business could cause many compliance and tax issues for your business.

And as the volume of remote work increases, small business HR teams need to keep track of where their employees are working from. So, what does a successful remote work policy look like?

Tune in to this week's episode of 'While We Were Working' to find out!

Joey and Sommer also discuss what small companies can do to enhance or create their employee benefits policies. You'll learn which benefit portfolio is the best for your company, how to set up a contribution arrangement plan for your employees, and more!

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
High, low, buffalo (02:11)
WWWW: Where are your employees working? (06:20)
The problem with remote work (08:25)
How to set up an effective remote work policy (11:26)
Consultant's Corner: Where to start if you want to offer benefits (14:07)
The top benefits small businesses should be offering (19:19)
How to choose the right contribution plans (22:02)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

While We Were Working:

https://hrexecutive.com/hr-tech-number-of-the-week-where-are-your-employees-working/

American Payroll Association's Multi-State Taxation Report:

https://www.americanpayroll.org/compliance/compliance-overview/hot-topics/multi-state-taxation

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

👉 Learn more at: https://jumpstart-hr.com/

Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

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Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron

This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

www.Jumpstart-HR.com

Where are your employees working from?

Having employees working in different states where you're not legally registered to be conducting business could cause many compliance and tax issues for your business.

And as the volume of remote work increases, small business HR teams need to keep track of where their employees are working from. So, what does a successful remote work policy look like?

Tune in to this week's episode of 'While We Were Working' to find out!

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
High, low, buffalo (02:11)
WWWW: Where are your employees working? (06:20)
The problem with remote work (08:25)
How to set up an effective remote work policy (11:26)
Consultant's Corner: Where to start if you want to offer benefits (14:07)
The top benefits small businesses should be offering (19:19)
How to choose the right contribution plans (22:02)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

While We Were Working:

https://hrexecutive.com/hr-tech-number-of-the-week-where-are-your-employees-working/

American Payroll Association's Multi-State Taxation Report:

https://www.americanpayroll.org/compliance/compliance-overview/hot-topics/multi-state-taxation

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

👉 Learn more at: https://jumpstart-hr.com/

Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

📧 Email us at: [email protected]

Java With Joey (Monthly Small Business CEO Mastermind) - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/mwka2AyB/checkout

👉 Join our Empowered People Leaders Community [FREE Access] - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/MwchLoyL/checkout

👉 Join our Student and Early Stage HR Pro community -

https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/pWTbD2Ue/checkout

Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron

This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

www.Jumpstart-HR.com

Previous Episode

How The Metaverse Will Shape The Future Of HR Technology

What does the metaverse hold for small business HR?

As mega brands are starting to explore the metaverse’s potential in retail, small companies need to ensure they’re not getting left behind.

Small business owners should leverage not only the opportunities the metaverse will offer in terms of sales and marketing but also in HR technology.

In today’s episode of While We Were Working, Sommer and Joey discuss what small business HR teams should know about the metaverse and how it could drastically improve processes such as job applications, interviews, training, and development.

Joey and Sommer also explain all you need to know about background checks - how they work and why they’re an essential part of the hiring process. Tune in to learn about the legal aspects of background checks and why there might be good reasons for improving that practice.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
High, low, buffalo (02:26)
How small businesses can benefit from the metaverse (07:39)
The metaverse’s impact on HR technology (11:11)
Can I conduct a background check before an offer is made? (17:28)
The benefits of conditional offers (19:56)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/catherineerdly/2022/03/18/the-retail-metaverse-is-heating-up-heres-how-small-businesses-can-benefit

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

👉 Learn more at: https://jumpstart-hr.com/

Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

📧 Email us at: [email protected]

Java With Joey (Monthly Small Business CEO Mastermind) - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/mwka2AyB/checkout

👉 Join our Empowered People Leaders Community [FREE Access] - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/MwchLoyL/checkout

👉 Join our Student and Early Stage HR Pro community -

https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/pWTbD2Ue/checkout

Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron

This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

www.Jumpstart-HR.com

Next Episode

The Great Resignation 2022: Could It Be Beneficial For Small Businesses?

Many of the most common questions HR consultants get have to do with when to hire an HR advisor. Do you need to have a certain number of employees before starting an HR department? Do small businesses need HR at all?

Sommer and Joey discuss the importance of developing an effective HR strategy early on and a few tips on starting an HR department as a small business or startup.

Joey and Sommer also talk about The Great Resignation in today's 'While We Were Working' section. We're still in the midst of employees quitting their jobs searching for better opportunities and higher salaries. The economic impact of this trend is undoubtedly significant, but could it also be an opportunity for small businesses?
Understanding the forces behind The Great Resignation will help you manage your business better and stay ahead of the game.
And that’s exactly why we’re so happy to invite you to join this week’s online event called ‘Get Into It’, with Jill Schlessinger and Joey Price.

Join the conversation on April 21st at 2 pm ET!

Now let's dive into this week's episode!

Key Takeaways