Payroll…pleasure or pain?

I can’t begin to count the number of new payroll accounts I have signed just since the first of the year.  One thing that stands out is the look of relief on the company owner’s face after turning everything over … Continue reading

Just Surviving or Thriving?

As I sat across from a potential client who was asking one question after another in regards to how long Extra Help had been in business, how have the recent economic conditions affected Extra Help, etc.; it made me wonder … Continue reading

How to write a cover letter?

Writing a cover letter can be a challenging thing to write, especially if you just spent hours on your resume.  Here are some tips that I suggest to job seekers that work through Extra Help, Inc. and how these could … Continue reading

Extra Help….the 19th Hole in your game

One of the many reasons I love my job at Extra Help is that I get the chance to do a lot of really cool things.  For example, today it’s a normal gorgeous Spring Wednesday and I have the opportunity … Continue reading

Retirement Plan Provider…What Are Your Liabilities?

Our clients face the challenge of constant change in the workplace. Extra Help is introducing Workplace Xcellence Webinars to help you and your staff with evolving workplace trends, including communication and social media, legal issues and risk management, outsourcing and … Continue reading

Do You have a Twitter Account?

I was recently waiting to meet with a potential client and noticed a copy of the St. Louis Small Business Monthly on the table in the reception area. While glancing through the articles I noticed one written by Jeffrey Gitomer … Continue reading

What is an HR audit?

Is your business compliant with current and relevant HR requirements? An HR audit provides “an objective look at the company’s HR policies, practices, procedures and strategies to protect the company, establish best practices and identify opportunities for improvement (SHRM.org).  Such … Continue reading

That’s like landing a dream job…

I recently did a follow up with one of the employees that used Extra Help, Inc. in his job search.  Since he had been hired on by the client, I wanted to see how things were going and he was … Continue reading

10 Steps to Starting a Business

My job involves a lot more than transitioning new clients for our payroll services. I act as a trusted advisor, too. At Extra Help we work with business owners from start-up/entrepreneur to seasoned companies by providing workforce management solutions. With … Continue reading

The value of our services

A large portion of my work week is spent talking with potential clients and discussing the employment services offered by Extra Help.  I explain the staffing solutions we offer and our ability to deliver quality candidates with our established process … Continue reading