Common Misconceptions About PEOs
Many companies have long relied on the assistance of professional employer organizations (PEOs) to alleviate the stress of human resource management and offer their employees better benefits. However, many misconceptions still persist about these types of organizations. While a full consultation with a high-quality PEO can answer all of the questions you may have, here […]
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – Top 5 Takeaways for SMBs
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA or The Act) was signed into law. This sweeping $1.9 trillion package is the most recent in a series of pandemic-related relief measures aimed at helping individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19. ARPA extends previous legislation, provides additional aid to struggling companies, and creates new […]
Recruiting Summer Interns
Summer internship programs, whether paid or unpaid, provide significant benefits for employers. Beyond the immediate advantage of having extra hands on projects, you’ll also have access to the next generation of talent. For a small or mid-size business, recruiting interns can seem intimidating. Working with colleges to connect with students, developing job descriptions for summer […]
Our Top 4 HR Trends for 2021
In 2020, businesses faced new and unprecedented challenges requiring them to pivot, innovate, and reimagine the fundamental ways they operate. New and ongoing concerns regarding the health, wellness, and safety of employees are front and center, forcing owners and managers to re-examine their current practices and pave the way for new strategies. “As we begin […]
New Year Recruiting Trends
Human resources and recruiting are continually evolving. With a growing crop of younger talent, traditional recruiting practices are being cast aside to create a more inclusive workplace. Staying on top of the latest recruiting trends this new year can help you capture the attention of top talent before you begin targeting them for hire. Here […]
Last Minute W-2 Tips
It’s time to start preparing W-2s for your company. Employees depend on their employers to prepare their W-2s accurately and deliver them as quickly as possible, ensuring they’re able to complete their tax returns quickly and correctly. Additionally, the IRS has several rules governing the W-2 process. With all of the potential penalties, it’s vital […]
Handling Holiday PTO Requests
The holidays can be a crazy time for companies. From customers eager to tie up loose ends before the end of the year to employees who want to spend time with their families, balancing customer expectations and business demands with paid time off (PTO) requests can be difficult for even the most well-organized businesses. Instead […]
Benefits Costs on the Rise
With workers increasingly gravitating to jobs that offer a full range of benefits, it’s no surprise that health insurance, 401(k)s, HSAs, and other program options are becoming standard offerings, even for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). However, with health insurance costing an average of 8% of an employee’s annual salary and total benefits packages topping […]
Avoiding Workplace Discrimination
Workplace discrimination can be based on a number of factors and comes in many forms. Make sure your employees understand the different types of workplace discrimination and ways to combat it. Defining workplace discrimination Discrimination occurs when a person or group is treated unequally and less favorably than another person or group due to circumstances […]
Better Benefits Attract Better Talent
When you’re going through the benefits selection process, do you talk to your employees about their specific needs or the benefits that are most important to them? With 40 percent of employees saying that having a wide selection of benefits would make them feel more loyal to their employer, it may be time to start […]
