Christian Baran

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Earned Wage Access vs. Instant Cash Advance: Key Differences

By: Christian Baran When expenses come up before payday, early access to money can make them easier to manage. Earned...

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digital tips, hourly workers, payroll, Restaurants, Tip Credit, Tip Pooling, Wage Laws

Tip Sharing in Restaurants: How It Works and Why It Matters

By Monique Crapper Great service rarely comes down to a single person. Servers may be the face of the dining...

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digital tips, hourly workers, payroll, Tip Credit, Wage Laws

What Is a Tip Credit? A 2026 Guide to Rules for Restaurant Employers

By Monique Crapper A server’s Friday night shift is just the beginning of how their paycheck comes together. The rest...

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earned wage access, Employee Wellness, Hiring, payroll, recruitment, Restaurants, retention, Staffing

How Earned Wage Access for Restaurants Can Boost Hiring and Retention

Author: Monique Crapper is a marketing strategist and copywriter with over 15 years of experience helping fintech brands grow and...

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Key Trends Shaping the Future of Work with Randstad’s CFO

In Ep 11 Part 2 of the Instant Payments Podcast, Ben Elliott, CFO of Randstad, shared a front-row perspective on...

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Three Lessons from a Family-Owned Staffing & PEO Org

On Episode 7 of the Instant Payments Podcast, Instant CEO Tal Clark sat down with longtime friend, Instant customer, and...