The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered the way the work world functions. As we begin to establish a “new normal” for various aspects of post-pandemic life, it has become clear that many of the changes to the work world forced on us by the pandemic are here to stay. While many companies are starting to…
Read MoreIn your personal life, you have the ability to seek out other people who share your values, beliefs and interests. In the work world, you’re often in situations where you must collaborate with individuals who come from very different backgrounds and possess entirely different sets of beliefs than you. Bringing such a disparate group of…
Read MoreAs a small business owner, you have a lot to keep track of. Some of these items are critical to be kept in-house, while others may be able to get outsourced to free up your team to focus on the tasks which are most essential to the growth of your business. While HR matters may…
Read MoreWhen your business is small, there’s no need for an HR department. You can handle HR functions yourself. As the business grows, you might keep all the HR responsibilities yourself or delegate some of them to other employees. Still, everything is getting done in-house. At a certain point, though, you need to make a decision…
Read MoreColorado voters approved Proposition 118 in November 2020, paving the way for a state-run Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The FAMLI program will ensure all Colorado workers have access to paid leave in order to take care of themselves and their family during life circumstances that pull them away from their jobs.…
Read MorePassioHR is proud to announce a merger with smart hr, LLC., a Twin Falls, Idaho-based provider of human resource services. This merger takes effect on September 1, 2022. Services provided to clients of both companies will remain seamless, and there are no immediate plans for day-to-day changes in operations for either company. Why Are We…
Read MoreAs your company grows, you will most likely find that you have more complicated HR concerns. At some point, you may need to consider whether it’s time to hire someone to handle HR. By the time this question occurs to most small businesses, it’s actually overdue. Your business needs someone dedicated to handling HR, and…
Read MoreHR compliance is complicated. With the ever-evolving labor requirements, your company likely has even more legal requirements this year than last, though likely fewer than you will have next year. Keeping track of all these compliance requirements is a more-than-fulltime job, especially if you’re running a small or midsize business that isn’t employing many (or…
Read MoreHiring can be a significant drain on your personnel’s time and morale. A hiring search can take weeks, even months, with employees giving hours each week to the process. Worse, at the end of it, you might end up without good candidates, someone who doesn’t take the job, or someone who doesn’t work out –…
Read MoreIf you are still doing payroll in-house, you might be holding your company back. Outsourcing payroll services can help make your company more flexible and more profitable, as well as giving your employees better service. This can make you more competitive so that your business can overcome the challenges you face in the highly competitive…
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