Human Resources for Internet Businesses - Web Articles

• What strong beliefs on culture for entrepreneurialism did Peter / Max / David have at PayPal? - Quora
   Read about PayPal's early corporate culture.
• The Law Regarding Contractors vs Employees
  There are definite advantages to hiring contractors when you are in the early stages of your company. However, there are huge penalties involved if you call someone a contractor and they are …
• Presentation about Zappos Culture
  Here's a great presentation from Tony, CEO of Zappos, on culture. For some, it may seem like very new age stuff, but it is well worth watching and thought provoking. We're impressed at how it …
• When layoffs become unavoidable for your company
  Facing layoffs is never easy. However, perhaps there are alternatives. Often employees themselves can get creative: salary cuts, less hours. This article points out some overlooked tips on dealing …
• Letting people Go: Summon Up Honesty and Respect...Then Fire People
  Despite the harsh title of the article, the New York Times article addresses the difficult part of downsizing your business- terminating employees. The article points out that you must be honest, …
• 50 Most Common Interview Questions and Answers
  A nice list of typical interview questions. While it is geared to people being interviewed, it is also useful as a guide for you when you are recruiting talent.
• Top 9 HR Strategies to Beat the Odds in '09
  Take time to download and read this informative paper from Administaff and things you can do to work with the economy in 09. Whether it is helping your employees transition, or upgrading their …
• High Turnover: Should You Care?
  This Harvard Business School article gives a different slant on employee turnover. Normally, we think of it as a bad thing, because of the high costs a business incurs. But there’s two sides …
• Employee Performance Management
  Here’s an interesting site that has an abundance of information about managing staff, tracking performance and basically staying on top of the HR issues.
• Company Ratings, Reviews, and Salaries
  If you have ever wondered about how to accurately gauge market compensation, or, what your competitors are doing to take care of employees, here’s a grassroots site that gathers inside …
• The Next Small Thing
  When is bigger not better? An interview with Jason Fried of 37Signals is revealing.
• Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?
  Essential information to know before you proceed with setting up independent contractors.
• Downloadable W-9 Forms
  You can go directly to the IRS to get your downloadable W-9 forms. If you want a little more information on the what’s, why’s and how’s of the W-9s, …
• Goal Setting and Feedback
  Setting goals for your employees can be easy or hard. Use this article to get clear.
• Human Resources - Resource Center
  Great information from Nolo Press about all the ins and outs of the legal HR issues.
• Small Business HR Page
  A good read about some of the HR compensation issues of a small business.
• Cost Per Hire
  Great figures to help understand hidden costs of hiring people, and how to manage those costs.
• HR Expense Metrics Decisions
  Good article on HR Metrics
• Practical Guide to Hiring Employees
  Subscription guide that can come in handy for a new HR department in your startup company.
• New California Law Discourages Independent Contractors and Sole Proprietorships by Potentially Penalizing Businesses that Use Their Services
  Using independent contractors is always tricky. If you have California contractors, read up on this new law.