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Understanding the California Sick Leave Law

Over the last few years an increasing number of states have created or updated their sick leave laws. California updated their sick time law in…

Brett DerricottMarch 8, 2019

HR Paid Time Off

What is PTO: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Paid Time Off

What does PTO stand for? PTO stands for paid time off. Businesses may use this term instead of vacation time, sick leave, personal leave or…

RachelMarch 5, 2019

HR Paid Time Off

10 Questions to Ask During a PTO Software Demo

Before you choose a PTO tracking system, you're likely to research several different options in the hopes of finding one that is just right for…

Brett DerricottFebruary 25, 2019

HR Paid Time Off

Choosing a PTO Tracking System

It's now 2019 and for a lot of companies that means the beginning of a new PTO year. With the new year comes a desire…

Brett DerricottJanuary 23, 2019

Interviews Jobs & Recruiting

How to Apply for a Job Confidently, Without Being Obnoxious

I remember being in a college class where one of our assignments was to create a resume and a cover letter, as if we were…

Brett DerricottDecember 20, 2018

Jobs & Recruiting

4 Common Resume Mistakes You Should Avoid

I review quite a few resumes. So far this year I've reviewed 268 resumes (I know this because of the applicant tracking system module within Built…

Brett DerricottOctober 9, 2018

HR Paid Time Off

How to Track PTO as a Growing Company

A lot of small companies track paid time off using paper forms, emails, or spreadsheets. As these companies grow, however, these outdated tools start to…

Brett DerricottSeptember 5, 2018

HR Paid Time Off

Should the PTO Year Begin on January 1?

With the help of modern software, designing and managing your PTO policies is easier than ever. Many of the traditional approaches to granting and tracking…

Brett DerricottAugust 10, 2018