By Anastasia Warren, Marketing Manager

 

Warning: This blog contains important information regarding payroll, your employees and your business.

As a business owner, employee turnover and termination is inevitable. It is important for you to be informed on the procedures involved, so, should the circumstance arrive, you are prepared.

Important things to note:

• Employees that are terminated must receive wages and compensation within 72 hours of the termination.
• Employees that quit must receive wages and compensation within 7 days or the date of the next payroll, whichever is sooner.

This means that you must pay terminated and turned over employees promptly – not necessarily on the next payroll date.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@theappliedcompanies-staging.cgenbev4-liquidwebsites.com if you have any further questions or would like a better understanding.

Don’t like the details? Our HR / Benefits division offers payroll services to take it off your hands. Visit us at appliedbusinessnv.com for more information.

By Anastasia Warren

 

Automatic reply: I am currently out of the office, I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Or some version of that.

Though necessary, there’s nothing more discouraging then receiving an automatic reply.

Will they ever see the email? How long will it take them to catch up? Should I follow-up later?

And on the other side, there is nothing more terrifying then coming home from a nice and much needed vacation, only to dread your email inbox the night before heading back to work.

And it shouldn’t be this way.

We shouldn’t sit on vacation thinking about the mass amount of emails coming our way, and we shouldn’t have to send these emails wondering if we’ll ever hear back.

This is not for everyone, but if you want to truly unplug on your vacation and come back with a little less stress – we have a different approach.

The new out-of-office email.

Craft a message stating that, coming back to an insanely full inbox is no fun for anyone. It’s no fun for the person sifting through the emails, and it’s no fun for the person waiting for a response.

Almost every business person has dealt with this issue, so it is likely that they will be able to relate.

In the message, let them know that you will be erasing your inbox upon return. Give them a contact for emergencies, and let them know when you will be back and encourage them to contact you at that time.

Do this to come back happier, healthier and a little more stress-free. Try the new out-of-office email, or some version of that, and make the most of your next vacation.

By Funmi Sheddy

 

It’s only October… yet you’ve probably already seen holiday décor at the local store, and if you haven’t – it’s coming soon.

So, is it too early to start preparing for the fall and winter holidays?

In my opinion, no.

Now, I don’t mean preparation in the traditional sense – wish lists, holiday recipes, and the like...

Or maybe I do – but not only for the purpose of blessing you, your close friends, and treasured family – but also with the goal of gifting people you’ve never met.

Perhaps you as an individual – or you as a workplace – would like to start preparing to fulfill the wish list of a child in need, a homeless shelter, or an animal rescue organization.

Perhaps you are just in time to organize a toy drive for the little ones in a child abuse shelter.

Or perhaps you’d like to facilitate a food drive to benefit the hungry in your community.

I know it can seem a little cliché to do these charitable acts around the holidays.

But so what if it’s cliché?

Think, what harm could it do?

And, what good could it do?

This once-a-year event could be a kick start for something more – for your workplace, and for employees on an individual level. A kick start to a charitable culture, one that strives to help others and give back to the community.

So, why not get together and pull off some charitable event in the coming seasons – big or small?

Here’s to being thankful and making merry!

By Anastasia Warren

 

The sad desk lunch.

If you haven’t seen the video, watch it here. Although the video is a bit extreme and comical, it has a point.

You spend at minimum, around 40 hours a week at work. The rest you spend sleeping, cleaning, exercising, practicing hobbies, and spending time with your friends and family.

But still, 40 hours is quite a bit of time.

Although it is not necessary to have close friends at work, it is important to remain social. Getting into the habit of coming to work, sitting at your desk, and leaving can be detrimental.

It is important to talk with your co-workers, say good morning and remain connected within your organization. Not only will it build office morale, but it will build your personal confidence and connection to the company as well.

So, if you are a culprit of the sad desk lunch, I urge you to get up from that desk tomorrow. Sit next to a colleague and eat your lunch together.

You’ll be happier, and probably healthier too.

By Anastasia Warren

 

It’s officially fall. We’re seeing pumpkin spice lattes, a few yellow leaves and experiencing an overall feeling of the new season.

As we enter into the season of football, deadlines and colder weather, it’s important to remain motivated and inspired in our work.

How do we do this? Here are three easy ways:

1. Write down your goals

Writing down your goals, your desires and your potential accomplishments makes them real. Decide what you want to achieve and set attainable goals and steps to reach it. Write it down. Put it somewhere you see often. Remind yourself of your goals each morning by reading through them and re-committing.

This enables you to be successful.

2. Set up a new morning routine

Meditate, eat a healthy breakfast, write down 3 things you’re grateful for – whatever you want to do in your morning routine, whatever will help you to start your day right, do it.

Commit to a healthy and productive morning routine, whether that involves exercising or practicing gratitude (or both), morning routines will help you to feel more accomplished and refreshed for the day.

3. Stay hydrated

According to a recent article in Inc Magazine, your body is made up of 55 to 75 percent water. It is extremely important to stay hydrated and give your body the necessary liquid it needs to survive and thrive.

Water energizes you, fills you up and makes you feel better all-around, incorporate it into your daily routine now by keeping a water bottle at your desk at all times.

There are many ways to make the fall season your best one yet, but these simple changes will make all the difference as you head into the holidays and a colder time of the year.