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2023 Recapped: Our Top 5 HR Blogs for SMBs

Extensis

This year, several HR topics came into focus time and time again, including how to drive employee engagement , the need for next-level employee benefits plans, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices. What is Employee Leasing and How Does It Differ from PEO?

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Hiring Independent Contractors: What Rules You Need to Know

Zenefits

In 2019, almost 30% of Americans were self-employed, and this percentage is set to grow to 50% by 2027. Financial – A regular employee is paid by the company, and their employer dictates how and when they will be paid. The ABC is not part of federal law, but it may become a central point in labor and employment law.