Trends & Insights - page 32

Culture
Doing More With Less: Dealing With Budget Cuts and Reduced Revenue
Learning to do more with less may be the key to survival for small businesses over the next few months.
February 3, 2021 ・7 mins read
Compliance
Tax Credits and Deductions for Employers Offering a 401(k) Plan
Federal tax deduction and tax credits can help offset the cost of starting a retirement plan for your employees.
January 26, 2021 ・8 mins read
Compliance
New Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program in Effect
A new state program went into effect on January 1, 2021 that provides job-protected paid time off from work for family and medical reasons.
January 25, 2021 ・6 mins read
Could an Early Retirement Package Incentivize Employees to Retire?
Here’s what employers need to consider before creating an Early Retirement Incentive Program.
January 15, 2021 ・8 mins read
Culture
Building an Employee Handbook: Top Things You Must Have
Want to build an employee handbook, but don’t know where to start? Check out this ultimate guide on employee handbook tips and necessities.
November 4, 2020 ・10 mins read
Benefits
How to Create a PTO Donation Policy
A strong PTO donation policy can help employees stay healthy. Here’s what it is and how to implement one in your organization.
October 5, 2020 ・5 mins read
Benefits
What's the Difference Between PTO and Medical Leave?
Medical leave can be considered a type of PTO, but it does require specific qualifications for eligibility.
September 14, 2020 ・6 mins read
Compliance
What Are the Types Of Employment? A Reference Guide To Worker Classification
This guide breaks down the different types of employment so you don't get caught out of compliance
August 20, 2020 ・6 mins read
Payroll
FAQs for Retroactive Pay
There are numerous reasons that employers may need to issue retroactive pay. Here’s what SBOs should know about it.
July 10, 2020 ・5 mins read
Payroll
What Does Retroactive Pay Mean?
Retroactive pay (or retro pay) is when compensation is due to an employee for work they already performed
June 26, 2020 ・4 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
Industry Insights
Data Privacy and What it Means for Your SMB
January 28 marks the 14th annual International Data Privacy Day, that seeks to raise awareness about the importance of privacy, highlight easy ways to protect personal information and reminds organizations about the importance of data privacy. It is critical for businesses to be transparent about the data they collect and create a culture of privacy within their organization.
January 28, 2021 ・3 mins read
Compliance
What You Need to Know About Sending Form W-2s Electronically
Distributing Form W-2s electronically to employees is highly recommended because it saves time and money.
January 28, 2021 ・6 mins read

Industry Insights
Top Five Tips for Conducting an Effective Performance Review Virtually
As we kick off the new year, many companies will begin their annual review processes. Reviews will most likely look different this year. Many companies shifted from in office workplaces to remote workforces during the pandemic and may be torn with how to maneuver performance reviews this year. It is important to review performance for all employees, even if they are remote and even during a pandemic. It may be easy for remote employees to feel neglected or distant from an organization because they do not regularly interact with coworkers face to face.
January 21, 2021 ・5 mins read
Holiday Bonus Alternatives for Employees
Giving a holiday bonus isn’t the only way to recognize work well done in 2020. Discover other ways to show employees you care.
November 20, 2020 ・6 mins read
Culture
Employee Listening: Why Embracing Workplace Feedback Matters
Leadership's approach to employee listening can foster the pride, motivation, innovation, and trust that build strong, successful organizations. Here's how.
October 22, 2020 ・8 mins read
Talent
How to Calculate Employee Turnover
Knowing how to calculate employee turnover helps companies understand the well-being of the organization and develop smart employee retention strategies.
September 28, 2020 ・6 mins read
Industry Insights
Embracing Change and Building a Resilient Workforce
The pandemic has made business leaders rethink their operations, their business strategy and the skills needed to meet the changing demands of their customers. But where do you start?
August 27, 2020 ・5 mins read
Payroll
How to Combat Timecard Fraud
Timecard fraud is when an employee says they worked more time than they actually did, and then takes payment for it.
July 24, 2020 ・8 mins read
Culture
Should Your Business Have Gender-Neutral Bathrooms?
Having gender-neutral bathrooms provides a welcoming environment to workers and clients, and demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity.
June 26, 2020 ・5 mins read
HR Outsourcing
What Features Should You Look for When Choosing an HRIS?
A mobile app, easy onboarding, benefits, payroll, and scheduling are just a few of the features a good HRIS system should have
May 22, 2020 ・5 mins read

Culture
Doing More With Less: Dealing With Budget Cuts and Reduced Revenue
Learning to do more with less may be the key to survival for small businesses over the next few months.
February 3, 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
Industry Insights
Data Privacy and What it Means for Your SMB
January 28 marks the 14th annual International Data Privacy Day, that seeks to raise awareness about the importance of privacy, highlight easy ways to protect personal information and reminds organizations about the importance of data privacy. It is critical for businesses to be transparent about the data they collect and create a culture of privacy within their organization.
January 28, 2021 ・3 mins read
Compliance
What You Need to Know About Sending Form W-2s Electronically
Distributing Form W-2s electronically to employees is highly recommended because it saves time and money.
January 28, 2021 ・6 mins read
Compliance
Tax Credits and Deductions for Employers Offering a 401(k) Plan
Federal tax deduction and tax credits can help offset the cost of starting a retirement plan for your employees.
January 26, 2021 ・8 mins read
Compliance
New Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program in Effect
A new state program went into effect on January 1, 2021 that provides job-protected paid time off from work for family and medical reasons.
January 25, 2021 ・6 mins read

Industry Insights
Top Five Tips for Conducting an Effective Performance Review Virtually
As we kick off the new year, many companies will begin their annual review processes. Reviews will most likely look different this year. Many companies shifted from in office workplaces to remote workforces during the pandemic and may be torn with how to maneuver performance reviews this year. It is important to review performance for all employees, even if they are remote and even during a pandemic. It may be easy for remote employees to feel neglected or distant from an organization because they do not regularly interact with coworkers face to face.
January 21, 2021 ・5 mins read
Could an Early Retirement Package Incentivize Employees to Retire?
Here’s what employers need to consider before creating an Early Retirement Incentive Program.
January 15, 2021 ・8 mins read
Holiday Bonus Alternatives for Employees
Giving a holiday bonus isn’t the only way to recognize work well done in 2020. Discover other ways to show employees you care.
November 20, 2020 ・6 mins read
Culture
Building an Employee Handbook: Top Things You Must Have
Want to build an employee handbook, but don’t know where to start? Check out this ultimate guide on employee handbook tips and necessities.
November 4, 2020 ・10 mins read
Culture
Employee Listening: Why Embracing Workplace Feedback Matters
Leadership's approach to employee listening can foster the pride, motivation, innovation, and trust that build strong, successful organizations. Here's how.
October 22, 2020 ・8 mins read
Benefits
How to Create a PTO Donation Policy
A strong PTO donation policy can help employees stay healthy. Here’s what it is and how to implement one in your organization.
October 5, 2020 ・5 mins read
Talent
How to Calculate Employee Turnover
Knowing how to calculate employee turnover helps companies understand the well-being of the organization and develop smart employee retention strategies.
September 28, 2020 ・6 mins read
Benefits
What's the Difference Between PTO and Medical Leave?
Medical leave can be considered a type of PTO, but it does require specific qualifications for eligibility.
September 14, 2020 ・6 mins read
Industry Insights
Embracing Change and Building a Resilient Workforce
The pandemic has made business leaders rethink their operations, their business strategy and the skills needed to meet the changing demands of their customers. But where do you start?
August 27, 2020 ・5 mins read
Compliance
What Are the Types Of Employment? A Reference Guide To Worker Classification
This guide breaks down the different types of employment so you don't get caught out of compliance
August 20, 2020 ・6 mins read
Payroll
How to Combat Timecard Fraud
Timecard fraud is when an employee says they worked more time than they actually did, and then takes payment for it.
July 24, 2020 ・8 mins read
Payroll
FAQs for Retroactive Pay
There are numerous reasons that employers may need to issue retroactive pay. Here’s what SBOs should know about it.
July 10, 2020 ・5 mins read
Culture
Should Your Business Have Gender-Neutral Bathrooms?
Having gender-neutral bathrooms provides a welcoming environment to workers and clients, and demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity.
June 26, 2020 ・5 mins read
Payroll
What Does Retroactive Pay Mean?
Retroactive pay (or retro pay) is when compensation is due to an employee for work they already performed
June 26, 2020 ・4 mins read
HR Outsourcing
What Features Should You Look for When Choosing an HRIS?
A mobile app, easy onboarding, benefits, payroll, and scheduling are just a few of the features a good HRIS system should have
May 22, 2020 ・5 mins read
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