by First Union Lending | Mar 21, 2023 | Business Strategy, Human Resources, Resources, Small Business
If you’re a small business owner, you already know how competitive the job market is right now. With the national unemployment rate hovering just over 3%, your company must stay proactive to attract and retain the best available talent. Payroll is often a major...
by First Union Lending | Feb 21, 2023 | Business Strategy, Human Resources, Legal, Resources, Small Business
In business, every company needs to have a basic set of policies that support its overall goals and objectives. These business policies define how your employees should behave in the workplace. They also cover what employees can expect from you as their employer....
by First Union Lending | Jan 12, 2023 | Business Strategy, Human Resources, Resources, Small Business
Is your business ready to add new employees? Finding and hiring the right staff is a key part of running any successful business. However, making a bad hire can cost your business 30% of your employee’s first-year earnings, according to the U.S. Department...
by First Union | Aug 1, 2022 | Human Resources
Why save for retirement? Of course, this is a critical part of anybody’s financial journey as soon as they start work. However, today’s retirement landscape looks a lot different than it did even 20 years ago. This is perhaps why, according to a recent report,...
by First Union | Mar 4, 2022 | Human Resources
March 4 marks National Employee Appreciation Day. So what exactly is today all about? Today is about celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of your employees. It is about taking time to recognize them and to let them know that you are grateful for the work...
by First Union | Dec 6, 2021 | Human Resources
By now, most have heard the phrase “Great Resignation.” Since mid-2021, employees have been leaving their jobs in record numbers, the likes of which many haven’t seen in decades. Why? Perhaps it’s because of burnout occurring at all-time highs; it could be because the...