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How Do I Hire an Independent Contractor? 5 FAQs
How do I hire an independent contractor? Between forms and varying state regulations, this question isn't always straightforward.
April 19, 2019 ・4 mins read

HR News
CEO of TriNet, Burton Goldfield, Discusses The Challenges Facing Small Business in the U.S.
On Fox Business's Mornings with Maria, TriNet CEO Burton Goldfield discusses providing small business with a cloud-based human resources platform.
April 15, 2019 ・1 min read
HR Essentials
How to Attract Modern Employees in the Digital Age
Learn how businesses can attract modern employees in the digital age and utilize TriNet's redesigned mobile app as a solution for today's workforce.
February 21, 2019 ・3 mins read

HR Essentials
10 Principles for Building an Effective Human Capital Plan
The human capital plan allows organizations to assess, plan for and respond proactively to its human capital challenges and needs. Human capital challenges such as having capable leaders, building workforce skills, driving high performance, and ensuring retention of top talent can be addressed through effective human capital planning.
January 26, 2019 ・11 mins read

Affordable Care Act
ACA Fact Sheet: Considerations for Small Employers
Because small employers are generally not subject to the ACA’s employer shared responsibility provisions and the associated tax penalties, many small companies do not think the ACA will impact them. However, ACA regulations broadly impact companies of all sizes and affect if and how they will offer minimum essential coverage to their employees.
January 25, 2019 ・6 mins read

Compliance
Exempt or Non-Exempt? A Loaded (and Potentially Costly!) Question
Exempt/non-exempt status refers to an employee’s eligibility for overtime pay and certain other legal rights. This status is determined based on applicable law and such factors as the nature of the employee’s work, duties and responsibilities, and level and form of compensation. It can be extremely costly to miscategorize an employee.
January 25, 2019 ・9 mins read

Talent
Separation Agreements: Going Separate Ways with a Written Handshake
When the decision is made that a company and an employee must go separate ways, then a separation agreement is advisable. It acts as a "written handshake" between the two parties and can prevent misunderstandings down the line.
January 25, 2019 ・4 mins read

Talent
Strategies to Improve Employee Retention
Retaining the best talent is a complex, many-faceted challenge that can negatively impact an organization’s productivity and profit margins if it isn’t taken seriously or addressed effectively.
January 25, 2019 ・4 mins read

HR Outsourcing
Do I Need a PEO for My Business? Here's How to Tell
While it may be overwhelming to think of tackling all aspects of your business while still trying to achieve your dreams, the good news is you don't have to worry about everything on your own. A professional employer organization (PEO) can help with your HR needs, making it easier to stay compliant and on top of the ever-changing world of HR, while freeing you to focus on the many other aspects of running a small business.
January 24, 2019 ・8 mins read

Diversity & Inclusion
Five Ways Strategic HR Can Help Consulting, Advertising and Other Professional Services Firms Succeed
If you own or run a company that provides professional services, then you probably face specific business challenges that entrepreneurs in other industries may not fully grasp. Here are five HR opportunities that can help your professional services firm succeed.
January 24, 2019 ・6 mins read

HR Essentials
401K Calculator | Retirement Savings Calculator
TriNet’s free retirement savings calculator is designed to show potential retirement earnings based on different contribution levels.
January 24, 2019 ・2 mins read

HR Essentials
Hourly Paycheck Calculator
TriNet’s hourly calculator is designed to show the critical data necessary for accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local wage regulations for hourly employees.
January 24, 2019 ・2 mins read

HR Essentials
Salary Calculator
Powerful free salary calculator from TriNet design to show income after federal, state and local taxes.
January 24, 2019 ・3 mins read

HR Outsourcing
Why is a Human Resources Department Important? That Is the Question
Understanding the benefits of strategic HR can guide businesses in determining whether in-house HR, outsourced HR or a combination of the two best suits their company's needs.
January 24, 2019 ・4 mins read

20 US Cities with the Highest Salaries
Hiring and unsure how to determine new employee pay? Location can should be a part of the consideration. Here are 20 US cities with the highest salaries.
January 23, 2019 ・3 mins read

Common Compensation Questions Answered by Our Experts
Employee payroll and compensation are complex, so here we share some of the most common compensation questions and answers our experts get and give.
November 15, 2018 ・6 mins read
Talent
Attracting Talent in a Competitive Hiring Market
Incentives Like Flexible Work Schedule, Unlimited Paid Time Off and Remote Work Options May Help Employers Attract and Retain Employees.
August 31, 2018 ・4 mins read

HR News
Minimum Wage Increases Are Coming July 1: Is Your Company Prepared?
Several states and municipalities are increasing their minimum wage rates for non-exempt employees as of July 1, 2018. While it may seem like a no-brainer that some of your employees’ wages will need to be increased to meet these new requirements, there are other considerations that your company will want to address.
June 14, 2018 ・4 mins read

Why Choosing a Payroll Schedule Isn’t So Simple
There are four common types of pay schedules: monthly, semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly. Here are the pros and cons to each-- which payroll schedule is right for you?
June 7, 2018 ・4 mins read

Diversity & Inclusion
Not Just Another Great Hire: Even More Reasons You Should Be Recruiting Veterans to Your Business
Emphasizing the hiring of veterans has been a trend in business for several years and TriNet stands proudly among these companies. It is especially crucial for the U.S. economy that organizations embrace service men and women in the civilian job market as roughly 250,000 service members a year will leave the military over the next five years. There are many incentives to businesses—incentives many don’t know about—for hiring veterans.
November 8, 2017 ・5 mins read

HR Essentials
Struggling With HR? Here Are the Most Important HR Topics You Need to Juggle Right Now!
Most business owners realize, from the moment they hire their first employee, that human resources (HR) can be a tedious and time-consuming process. And the more employees you add to your team, the more work HR becomes. HR rules and regulations can differ tremendously by state or jurisdiction and, to make matters more complicated, these rules and regulations are constantly changing
September 26, 2017 ・5 mins read


