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Founded in 2015, Band of Hands offers businesses an all-in-one solution that streamlines hiring, payroll, compliance and benefits administration, enabling focus on growth and operations.
Brand: Band of Hands
Website: https://bandofhands.com
Service Segment: Workforce Management
Top Clients: Redline Athletics, Eat the Frog Fitness, ecomaids, Freedom of Choice Student Homeschool
Band of Hands is a comprehensive employment platform that streamlines workforce management for businesses by handling hiring, onboarding, payroll, compliance and benefits through a single, cloud-based system.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Band of Hands offers a turnkey solution designed to alleviate the administrative burdens of employment. Its platform provides full-service payroll processing, tax compliance, time and attendance tracking, human resources support and access to employee benefits such as health insurance and 401(k) plans. By consolidating these services into one platform, Band of Hands enables businesses to focus on growth and operations while ensuring compliance with ever-changing employment laws. The company has secured $1.47 million in seed funding to date.
Band of Hands employs an innovative methodology by integrating all aspects of workforce management into a single, user-friendly platform. This approach streamlines processes such as hiring, onboarding, payroll, compliance and benefits administration, allowing businesses to manage their employees efficiently and cost-effectively. By offering a comprehensive suite of services at a flat rate of $12 per week per employee, Band of Hands eliminates the need for multiple vendors and reduces administrative burdens, enabling business owners to focus on growth and operations.
Band of Hands offers a comprehensive suite of core services designed to streamline workforce management for businesses:
Band of Hands has significantly impacted businesses by simplifying workforce management and ensuring compliance with complex employment laws. For instance, in response to California's AB-5 legislation, which mandates the reclassification of many independent contractors to employees, Band of Hands provided a seamless solution for fitness studios. By offering services that handle the transition from 1099 to W-2 employment, they enabled these businesses to remain compliant without disrupting their operations.
“The Band of Hands HR platform is transformational in the management of recruitment, administration and retention of front-line employee relationships. Band of Hands is not a staffing company, a PEO, a payroll company or a compliance administrator… Band of Hands is all of those things and MORE!”
-Stan Friedman, Certified Franchise Executive, Sensible Franchising
“They handle all my employee verifications, document management — I don’t have to worry about employee claims, onboarding, offboarding, payroll, W-2s — that’s all on them. I get the best of both worlds with Band of Hands as the Employer of Record. It’s absolutely worth every dollar, and I would 100% have anyone take a look at it. There are only positives.”
-Mike Gormley, Franchise Owner, Eat the Frog Fitness
“Wow! This is a no brainer! As a new franchise licensee, I had no idea how I was going to handle all of that HR and compliance stuff. Thanks to Band of Hands, a huge weight is now lifted off my shoulders.”
-Andrea Powell, Franchise Owner, Fishbone Seafood
Band of Hands is poised to continue its mission of simplifying workforce management for businesses by offering comprehensive employment solutions. Looking ahead, the company plans to expand its services to accommodate a broader range of industries and business sizes. By continually enhancing its platform's features and maintaining a user-friendly interface, it strives to meet the evolving needs of its clients. Additionally, Band of Hands is committed to staying abreast of changing employment laws and regulations, ensuring that its clients remain compliant and protected in an ever-shifting legal landscape.
Band of Hands distinguishes itself by offering a comprehensive, all-in-one employment platform that streamlines workforce management for businesses. By consolidating services such as payroll processing, time and attendance tracking, HR support, compliance assurance and employee benefits into a single, user-friendly system, the company eliminates the need for multiple vendors. This integration not only reduces administrative burdens but also ensures cost-effectiveness, allowing business owners to focus on growth and operations.
To learn more about Band of Hands, visit its website at https://bandofhands.com.
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