HR & Benefits
What Are Statutory Employees? A Small Business Guide
By: Carissa Tham
Statutory employees sit between W-2 and 1099. How payroll and taxes work.
Carissa is the SEO + GEO Managing Editor at Homebase, with 13 years of experience in content marketing and SEO strategy. She’s created foundational guides on starting a business, navigating payroll, and managing teams, and helped solo lawyers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs grow their web presence and organic traffic.
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HR & Benefits
10 signs of a toxic work environment (and how to prevent it)
By: Carissa Tham
Toxic workplaces hurt everyone. Spot the signs and turn things around.
Hiring & Onboarding
Seasonal hiring: 7 tips for successful onboarding
By: Carissa Tham
Seasonal hiring works best with a plan. Set your team up right from day one.
HR & Benefits
Comp Time: What It is, Who Qualifies, & How to Calculate It
By: Carissa Tham
Comp time done right keeps your team happy. Free tools built for hourly work.
Hiring & Onboarding
How to Hire an Independent Contractor
By: Carissa Tham
Hiring a contractor saves time. Here's a simple guide to do it right.
Small Business Software
Homebase Vs. Ontheclock.Com: Which Is Best For Your Business?
By: Carissa Tham
Homebase vs. OnTheClock: see which HR tool fits your small business.