Posts by Zuma Payroll
5 Ways to Improve Employee Morale in the Workplace on a Budget
5 Ways to Improve Employee Morale in the Workplace on a Budget Employee happiness is one of the ingredients that ultimately leads to long-term business success, so as a business owner or manager you should always be on the lookout for warning signs of poor employee morale or methods to increase it. Better employee morale…
Read MoreThe Basics of Completing a W2 Form
The Basics of Completing a W2 Form A W2 is a tax form that every employer in the United States must fill out annually, and then provide a copy of that form to employee(s) during tax season. Tax season begins on January 1st of every year and ends on April 15th, unless that day falls…
Read More7 Workplace Perks That You Can’t Find on a Paycheck
7 Workplace Perks That You Can’t Find on a Paycheck Employee engagement is a hot button topic for today’s organizational leaders. In today’s competitive market, business owners and leaders can’t afford to risk the cost and turnover associated with low engagement. In fact, a recent study found that 87 percent of human resources leaders list…
Read More10 Simple Rules for Being a Great Employee
10 Simple Rules for Being a Great Employee Are you the type of employee who moves up the ranks quickly, or are you consistently passed over for opportunities? While every position is different and has its own unique responsibilities, there are certain qualities common to employees who succeed and earn promotions. By following a few…
Read More5 Human Resource Errors That Most Businesses Overlook
5 Human Resource Errors That Most Businesses Overlook Human resources is one area of business that sometimes ends up pushed to the background as companies focus on more immediate concerns. However, human resource errors can end up costing quite a bit in the long run, so it’s important that companies pinpoint potentially costly mistakes before…
Read More7 Common Mistakes Business Make on Social Media and How to Avoid Them
7 Common Mistakes Business Make on Social Media and How to Avoid Them In this day and age, social media is an important part of any business’s marketing plan. But the popularity of social media marketing also makes it difficult to stand out from the crowd. To get the best results and generate more traffic…
Read MoreHere’s How Easy It Is to Motivate Your Employees to Succeed
Here’s How Easy It Is to Motivate Your Employees to Succeed Your employees want to do the best job possible from the day that you hire them. However, there are many reasons why your people may not be able to fulfill that goal. One reason may have to do with a lack of motivation to…
Read MoreFICA Tip Credit Basics
FICA Tip Credit Basics Restaurant owners can save thousands of dollars in Taxes through the FICA Tip Credit, and they are hoping the industry won’t lose this special credit that restaurants and other food services depend on, which is available exclusively to restaurants and food service establishments. Restaurateurs are fearful of any changes or modifications…
Read MoreEntrepreneurs Can Struggle Balancing Work and Life
Entrepreneurs Can Struggle Balancing Work and Life If you’re anything like me, then jobs are probably your worst enemy. Nothing’s worse than having to spend up to 12 hours a day at a job that you want nothing more than to walk away from. No matter what type of job, most of us face the…
Read MoreWhat Are Prevailing Wages?
What Are Prevailing Wages? Prevailing wages have been around in the United States since 1931 when the federal government created the Davis Bacon Act. In the Davis Bacon Act, contractors and subcontractors who are working on a federally funded project that costs over $2,000 must pay their laborers the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits…
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