Trends & Insights - page 15
Talent
6 Reasons Offering Career Development Benefits Companies
The companies that embrace professional development will see an improved culture, a healthier work environment, and more engaged, skilled workers.
July 24, 2022 ・7 mins read
Talent
7 Employee Onboarding Problems Companies Can Avoid
A robust and structured onboarding process can create the framework for employee success.
March 24, 2022 ・6 mins read
Benefits
12 of the Best Employee Benefits You Can Offer
The best employee benefits are the ones employees value the most. Here's a list of a dozen benefits that will boost employee satisfaction.
January 6, 2022 ・7 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet–Controlled Group Overview
Understand the characteristics of primary ACA controlled group types and how this impacts your applicable large employer status.
October 1, 2021 ・4 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet: Full-Time, Variable Hour and Seasonal Employees
In order to avoid potential penalties, it is important for applicable large employers (ALEs) to understand how to determine which employees are considered “full-time” under the Affordable Care Act, making them eligible for benefits.
October 1, 2021 ・6 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet: Who is a Seasonal Employee?
Under IRS and U.S. Treasury Department regulations, new seasonal employees are not considered "full-time," benefits-eligible even if they are expected to work 30 or more hours per week. But how do you know if you can classify an employee as seasonal?
October 1, 2021 ・4 mins read
Benefits
6 Ways to Decrease Rising Employee Benefits Costs
Here are tips to budget for employee healthcare costs and other benefits expenses.
June 29, 2021 ・7 mins read
Industry Insights
Five Tips for Supporting an Employee’s Disability in a Remote Work Environment
With the benefits of remote work also come challenges, such as provisions for disability accommodation or medically related leaves of absence. In December 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) provided limited guidance for employers to lean on, outlining when employers may utilize electronic postings to satisfy notice requirements under certain federal laws like the Family and Medical leave Act (FMLA), and clarifying when telemedicine may count as 'in-person’ visits for the purpose of making FMLA eligibility determinations.
March 24, 2021 ・5 mins read
Talent
4 Ways to Coach Your Employees to Success
Coaching and development are critical components of employee management and among the most worthwhile business investments you can make. So how do you lead your team to greatness? Here are some tips for efficiently coaching employees to their best performance.
July 27, 2017 ・4 mins read
Compliance
How Many Hours Can Seasonal Employees Work Before Needing Insurance Coverage?
Benefits advisor Bud Bowlin advises on the max hours seasonal employees can work before employers are legally required to offer insurance under the ACA.
May 13, 2016 ・3 mins read
Penalties for Benefits Noncompliance
Inflation is not only fueling price increases; it's also requiring employers to pay more in penalties for not complying with the numerous benefits laws.
June 7, 2022 ・8 mins read
Payroll
What Are Payroll Internal Controls? And Why You Need Them
You need formidable payroll internal controls because payroll threats can be external (e.g., cybercriminals) and internal (e.g., payroll employees).
May 28, 2022 ・6 mins read
Benefits
Attracting and Retaining Talent: Must-Ask Questions When Choosing Your Company’s Health Insurance
Your employee benefits offering is a valuable tool to attract and retain valuable talent. Learn what important questions to ask before making this important decision.
March 31, 2022 ・8 mins read
Payroll
Payroll Terms and Definitions: A Comprehensive Glossary
Access this glossary that's filled with the most common payroll terms and easy-to-understand definitions.
November 24, 2021 ・15 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet—Employer Shared Responsibility “Pay or Play” Provision for Applicable Large Employers
Get the details on ACA’s employer-shared responsibility and how to avoid potential penalties.
October 1, 2021 ・3 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet—Section 6056 Reporting Requirements
Know the IRS reporting requirements, deadlines and non-compliance penalties for applicable large employers.
October 1, 2021 ・3 mins read
Compliance
What Are State Mini-COBRA Laws?
If your business has fewer than 20 employees, you may be subject to a state mini-COBRA law.
August 2, 2021 ・7 mins read
Industry Insights
Top Ten Payroll Mistakes to Avoid
As a business owner you may be wearing multiple hats, navigating various federal, state and local laws while managing various other aspects of your business including running payroll successfully.
Payroll mistakes can be costly and can result in damaging employee morale and your company’s reputation
May 12, 2021 ・7 mins read
Benefits
Data Reveals United States Ranks Last in Worker Benefits
The U.S. has a lot of catching up to do in workers' rights and benefits. Here is a look at the categories of employee benefits by country, and how the U.S. stacks up.
February 1, 2021 ・10 mins read
HR News
These 4 Letters Could Save Your Business
If an employee cries foul, employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) can be a company’s best friend. This unsettling situation, which immediately draws a company into a potentially nightmarish legal, HR and financial maze, is one that few business leaders foresee.
September 29, 2016 ・4 mins read
Performance Management
How to Fire Someone Without Getting Fired Up
As a business leader, you will eventually be faced with the unfortunate task of firing an employee. Here are some sanity-saving tips for approaching your employee with the news, without losing your cool.
・5 mins read
Talent
6 Reasons Offering Career Development Benefits Companies
The companies that embrace professional development will see an improved culture, a healthier work environment, and more engaged, skilled workers.
July 24, 2022 ・7 mins read
Penalties for Benefits Noncompliance
Inflation is not only fueling price increases; it's also requiring employers to pay more in penalties for not complying with the numerous benefits laws.
June 7, 2022 ・8 mins read
Payroll
What Are Payroll Internal Controls? And Why You Need Them
You need formidable payroll internal controls because payroll threats can be external (e.g., cybercriminals) and internal (e.g., payroll employees).
May 28, 2022 ・6 mins read
Benefits
Attracting and Retaining Talent: Must-Ask Questions When Choosing Your Company’s Health Insurance
Your employee benefits offering is a valuable tool to attract and retain valuable talent. Learn what important questions to ask before making this important decision.
March 31, 2022 ・8 mins read
Talent
7 Employee Onboarding Problems Companies Can Avoid
A robust and structured onboarding process can create the framework for employee success.
March 24, 2022 ・6 mins read
Benefits
12 of the Best Employee Benefits You Can Offer
The best employee benefits are the ones employees value the most. Here's a list of a dozen benefits that will boost employee satisfaction.
January 6, 2022 ・7 mins read
Payroll
Payroll Terms and Definitions: A Comprehensive Glossary
Access this glossary that's filled with the most common payroll terms and easy-to-understand definitions.
November 24, 2021 ・15 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet–Controlled Group Overview
Understand the characteristics of primary ACA controlled group types and how this impacts your applicable large employer status.
October 1, 2021 ・4 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet—Employer Shared Responsibility “Pay or Play” Provision for Applicable Large Employers
Get the details on ACA’s employer-shared responsibility and how to avoid potential penalties.
October 1, 2021 ・3 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet: Full-Time, Variable Hour and Seasonal Employees
In order to avoid potential penalties, it is important for applicable large employers (ALEs) to understand how to determine which employees are considered “full-time” under the Affordable Care Act, making them eligible for benefits.
October 1, 2021 ・6 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet—Section 6056 Reporting Requirements
Know the IRS reporting requirements, deadlines and non-compliance penalties for applicable large employers.
October 1, 2021 ・3 mins read
Benefits
ACA Fact Sheet: Who is a Seasonal Employee?
Under IRS and U.S. Treasury Department regulations, new seasonal employees are not considered "full-time," benefits-eligible even if they are expected to work 30 or more hours per week. But how do you know if you can classify an employee as seasonal?
October 1, 2021 ・4 mins read
Compliance
What Are State Mini-COBRA Laws?
If your business has fewer than 20 employees, you may be subject to a state mini-COBRA law.
August 2, 2021 ・7 mins read
Benefits
6 Ways to Decrease Rising Employee Benefits Costs
Here are tips to budget for employee healthcare costs and other benefits expenses.
June 29, 2021 ・7 mins read
Industry Insights
Top Ten Payroll Mistakes to Avoid
As a business owner you may be wearing multiple hats, navigating various federal, state and local laws while managing various other aspects of your business including running payroll successfully.
Payroll mistakes can be costly and can result in damaging employee morale and your company’s reputation
May 12, 2021 ・7 mins read
Industry Insights
Five Tips for Supporting an Employee’s Disability in a Remote Work Environment
With the benefits of remote work also come challenges, such as provisions for disability accommodation or medically related leaves of absence. In December 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) provided limited guidance for employers to lean on, outlining when employers may utilize electronic postings to satisfy notice requirements under certain federal laws like the Family and Medical leave Act (FMLA), and clarifying when telemedicine may count as 'in-person’ visits for the purpose of making FMLA eligibility determinations.
March 24, 2021 ・5 mins read
Benefits
Data Reveals United States Ranks Last in Worker Benefits
The U.S. has a lot of catching up to do in workers' rights and benefits. Here is a look at the categories of employee benefits by country, and how the U.S. stacks up.
February 1, 2021 ・10 mins read
Talent
4 Ways to Coach Your Employees to Success
Coaching and development are critical components of employee management and among the most worthwhile business investments you can make. So how do you lead your team to greatness? Here are some tips for efficiently coaching employees to their best performance.
July 27, 2017 ・4 mins read
HR News
These 4 Letters Could Save Your Business
If an employee cries foul, employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) can be a company’s best friend. This unsettling situation, which immediately draws a company into a potentially nightmarish legal, HR and financial maze, is one that few business leaders foresee.
September 29, 2016 ・4 mins read
Compliance
How Many Hours Can Seasonal Employees Work Before Needing Insurance Coverage?
Benefits advisor Bud Bowlin advises on the max hours seasonal employees can work before employers are legally required to offer insurance under the ACA.
May 13, 2016 ・3 mins read
Performance Management
How to Fire Someone Without Getting Fired Up
As a business leader, you will eventually be faced with the unfortunate task of firing an employee. Here are some sanity-saving tips for approaching your employee with the news, without losing your cool.
・5 mins read
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