Christine Umayam

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6 Steps to Design an Effective Contingent Workforce Program for Your Small Business

Discover the essential steps to create a Contingent Workforce Program. Learn to set clear expectations to choose the right tools.

Michigan's Minimum Wage Laws Explained

Unsure what Michigan’s rising minimum wage means for your small business? Use our guide to current & future pay rates to help with compliance and labor costs.

Texas Minimum Wage: What Small Businesses Need To Know

Discover how to navigate Texas minimum wage laws for your business and the steps to stay compliant. Find out more about The Texas Payday Law.

Calculate Your Team’s Work Hours Per Year With This Easy Guide

Discover why it’s so important for small businesses to understand how many work hours and days there are per year.

Santa or Scrooge? A Small Business Guide to Paid Holidays

Homebase can help you decide on your paid time off policy and determine how many and which paid holidays you should give team members.

Managing Floating Holidays Effectively as a Small Business

In this article, we’ll explore exactly what floating holidays are, how they work, and how they could benefit your business—as well as our top tips for implementing them.

Best Way to Call in Sick (+ Scheduling Tips for Managers)

Explore best practices for when you need to call in sick. Managers will also find tips to deal with scheduling challenges while supporting sick staff.