Hiring & Recruiting
Because we know bringing on new employees can be expensive, our team is ready to help your business reduce the cost of hiring.
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
The Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to businesses hiring job seekers who have faced significant barriers to employment such as qualified veterans, justice-involved candidates, persons with disabilities, and other groups. Federal business taxes can be reduced by $2400-$9600 for each employee who qualifies for the WOTC. Pay less in taxes as you expand the diversity of your workforce and the number of new candidates to consider for employment with this program.
Federal Bonding
The Federal Bonding Program gives bonds as a free incentive for employers to hire at-risk workers such as those involved with the justice system, individuals in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, persons who are economically disadvantaged, and other groups. Bonds will reimburse businesses for employee theft or dishonesty. Federal bonds can reduce risks for businesses, while providing opportunities to people who may struggle to get a job.
Job Post Crafting
Attract the best talent to your business by writing a job post and/or ad that encourages candidates to imagine what it is like to work for your business.
Benefits:
A well-written job post allows your audience to quickly and more accurately determine if your job is the right fit for them
Discover new ways to market your business, including successful employee narratives in your sales pitch
Reach a wider pool of the best candidates by adapting your job post to be easily viewed on a mobile device
YesVets Program
A federal tax incentive that rewards businesses for diversifying their workforce by hiring certain candidates with barriers. This is a great way to open up your talent pool to new candidates.
Benefits:
List your business in a statewide database as a veteran-friendly employer
Become eligible for the Hire-a-Veteran award and receive a decal to display at your busines
Veterans offer rapid learning, strong leadership, teamwork, real-world inclusion, high-pressure performance, procedural discipline, and technological/global readiness.
