employee records salary info

The Accidental HR Manager: How to Handle HR Like a Pro

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

When you started your role, HR probably wasn’t on your to-do list. Maybe you were hired as an office manager, an operations lead, or even a finance specialist – yet here you are, handling employee onboarding, performance reviews, and policy updates. If this sounds familiar, welcome to the world of accidental HR! Many small business […]

Recruiting: How to Do a Reference Check

March 28, 2021March 29, 2021

So you’ve gone through the recruiting process and think you’ve found the ideal candidate for your role? Don’t skip this crucial step of doing a reference check. Although this can be time-consuming and may seem unnecessary if you’re besotted with your favorite candidate, a reference check is always a good idea. Yes, it’s tempting to […]

8 Employee Onboarding Best Practices for Welcoming New Hires

January 30, 2017June 14, 2021

More than half of employees who voluntarily leave their jobs do so quickly — within the first year of employment, according to a study by Equifax. Clearly, retention is more important than ever. And what else relates to retention that is often (sadly) overlooked? The answer is employee onboarding. And the best companies around know […]

Do I Need a Separate System to Sign HR Documents?

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

If you manage HR in a small or growing business, you’ve probably found yourself juggling more systems than you ever expected. One for onboarding. One for payroll. Another just to get documents signed. But here’s the truth: you don’t need a separate eSignature tool, not if your HR system already has it built in. Why […]