(Editor’s Note: From time to time, BOLT Staffing will be using this space to introduce you to members of our staff.) Sandra Reyes works at our Sonoma branch, and chances are that if you receive a paycheck from BOLT Staffing, Sandra made that happen. Sandra started in April 2016 and brings an awesome amount of… Read more »
Have you ever wondered what the next “big” job in California is going to be in two years or five years or ten years? The answers are out there and you don’t have to go the fortune teller or even pay a fortune to find out. Simply go online to the State of California’ Employment… Read more »
This is the third and final blog concerning common paycheck deductions. Question 3: What Are the Basic Deductions Taken from Employee Paychecks? The starting point for deductions are Federal Income Tax (FIT on your BOLT pay stub), California Income Tax (CA), Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (OASDI), State Disability Insurance (SDI), and Medicare. These… Read more »
This is the second blog concerning common paycheck deductions. Question 2: So What Determines Whether I Get Paid as a Contractor or Employee? The documents we use to report income tell the IRS whether you are being paid as one or the other. Money paid to independent contractors is reported on a Form 1099. Employee… Read more »
(This is the first installment in a series of blogs that answers your questions about common paycheck deductions.) Question One: If I Earn $20.00 an Hour Why is My Check Less than $20.00 an Hour? Good question! People accustomed to being paid as independent contractors are often shocked by the deductions from their paychecks when they… Read more »
As you’ve probably heard, the newest gaming sensation is the re-imagined game of Pokemon as Pokemon GO. Now, thanks to the augmented reality (AR) app you download on to your smartphone, you can capture the cute virtual reality characters at many locations in the real world. Is this a good idea? BOLT Staffing urges… Read more »
Here’s an article that gives you 5 simple ideas to keep your salaries competitive and your company in the game. Going forward this promises to be a crucial element in every business’ survival strategy.
This article addresses a distressing fact: most Americans leave paid vacation days on the table rather than taking a break. While the article mentions a number of reasons, it all comes down to insecurity. Whether the employee feels no one can replace them and therefore a pile of backlogged work will welcome them back or… Read more »
Citrix, the GoToMeeting people, compiled the 50 most annoying business cliches into this entertaining graphic.
Here is an article extolling the benefits of flextime in terms of productivity. There are points worth considering because they have the potential to bring increased profitability. However there is another advantage to allowing a more flexible workplace. In these days of challenging recruiting, offering candidates the possibility of flexible hours or telecommuting might just… Read more »
