Trends & Insights - page 33
Benefits
Everything You Need to Know About Employee Leave of Absence
What is a leave of absence and how is it different than regular PTO days? Get all your questions answered here.
May 20, 2020 ・5 mins read
Talent
7 Steps to Creating an Employee Rotation Program
Here are the benefits of job rotation in the workplace — and how you can create a program for your employees.
April 29, 2020 ・5 mins read
Benefits
CARES Act: Retirement Relief Implications for 401(k) Sponsor Plans
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act provides relief to many Americans affected by the Coronavirus, and includes retirement plan provisions.
April 13, 2020 ・4 mins read
SMB Matters
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What It Means for Your Small and Medium Size Business
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a lot of uncertainty and concern for everyone across the globe. As a small and medium size business (SMB) owner you are likely facing challenges that are unique to those faced by larger corporations, and it’s also likely that you may be unsure about steps to take to protect and support your employees while ensuring you’re doing all the swiftly changing laws require.
March 19, 2020 ・9 mins read
Payroll
What Does a Pay Stub Look Like?
Pay stubs help employers keep records of payroll information, and they also make it convenient for employees to understand how and how much they are getting paid.
March 4, 2020 ・4 mins read
Payroll
Overtime Calculator
This overtime calculator helps you figure out total overtime pay and the OT rate — for both hourly and salary employees.
February 28, 2020 ・7 mins read
Payroll
Exempt Employee Status: What Does It Mean?
Are all salaried employees exempt? What, exactly, are these employees exempt from?
February 18, 2020 ・9 mins read
HR Essentials
What’s the Difference Between a PEO and ASO — and Why it Matters
At TriNet we provide HR services to over 16,000 small and medium size businesses (SMBs) across the U.S. and across several different industries including technology, life sciences, financial services, professional services, nonprofit, retail and more
February 7, 2020 ・5 mins read
HR News
Have a Business in New Jersey? Be Aware of S3170: A New Law Effective This Year
S3170 has been enacted in New Jersey making it the first state to mandate severance for workers if they are part of a mass layoff. What is S3170? Learn more.
January 30, 2020 ・3 mins read
Talent
10 Exit Interview Questions You Should Ask Employees Who Are Leaving (And Why!)
While it’s important to rehire to help maintain production levels and morale, it’s just as important to understand why the employee is leaving the company
January 27, 2020 ・8 mins read
Compliance
ACA Affordability Percentage and Calculations for 2020
For plan years starting in 2020, the affordability percentage is 9.78%
May 18, 2020 ・5 mins read
Compliance
Noncompliance: 3 Big Risks Could Cost Your Business Dearly
Noncompliance with HR rules and regulations can put a company at risk for big penalties, reputational damage and legal action.
May 8, 2020 ・5 mins read
Affordable Care Act
SBA, ACA, IRS: What Qualifies as a Small Business?
Here are some of the most popular organizations’ definitions of “small business"
May 4, 2020 ・5 mins read
HR Essentials
Essential Business Sample Letter and Memo to Employees
As the nation continues to work during the COVID-19 outbreak, assuring staff understands why they’re being asked to work and that they’re able to report to work is necessary
April 6, 2020 ・6 mins read
HR Essentials
Kansas v. Garcia: As States Seek to Enforce Federal Immigration Laws, Employers Are Once Again Caught in the Middle
In recent years, employers have found themselves caught in a tug-of-war between the federal government and state governments as to whether states can arrest and prosecute undocumented individuals who are unlawfully employed, due to action or inaction of either the employer or employee.
March 9, 2020 ・5 mins read
Talent
10 Tips for Creating an Employee Recognition Program
This year National Employee Appreciation Day falls on March 6th and it is a great way to celebrate your most valuable asset, your employees, now and throughout the year. Here are some tips on creating an employee recognition program.
March 2, 2020 ・3 mins read
Compliance
Vaping in the Workplace FAQs
E-cigarettes in the workplace? The rules are not very clear, but this FAQ will help HR leaders clarify workplace policies
February 19, 2020 ・6 mins read
HR Essentials
A Key Challenge for Today’s SMB Employers? Recruiting and Retaining Skilled Workers in a Tight Labor Market
In 2019, unemployment remained below 4%, representing the strongest annual performance since 1969. This is positive news as a robust jobs market is good for our economy. However, this strength has made it increasingly difficult to attract qualified employees across many sectors.
February 12, 2020 ・4 mins read
Compliance
Your Guide to Making W-2 Corrections
What should you do if you discover a W-2 error? Read this article to find out
February 5, 2020 ・7 mins read
Benefits
What Small Businesses Need to Know About Offering Retirement Plans
Only 53% of employees at small companies have access to a workplace retirement plan. Here's what small businesses need to know about offering retirement plans.
January 29, 2020 ・3 mins read
HR Outsourcing
What is EDI? And Why Should HR Professionals Care?
Learn how EDI helps HR professionals save time and money
January 27, 2020 ・4 mins read
Benefits
Everything You Need to Know About Employee Leave of Absence
What is a leave of absence and how is it different than regular PTO days? Get all your questions answered here.
May 20, 2020 ・5 mins read
Compliance
ACA Affordability Percentage and Calculations for 2020
For plan years starting in 2020, the affordability percentage is 9.78%
May 18, 2020 ・5 mins read
Compliance
Noncompliance: 3 Big Risks Could Cost Your Business Dearly
Noncompliance with HR rules and regulations can put a company at risk for big penalties, reputational damage and legal action.
May 8, 2020 ・5 mins read
Affordable Care Act
SBA, ACA, IRS: What Qualifies as a Small Business?
Here are some of the most popular organizations’ definitions of “small business"
May 4, 2020 ・5 mins read
Talent
7 Steps to Creating an Employee Rotation Program
Here are the benefits of job rotation in the workplace — and how you can create a program for your employees.
April 29, 2020 ・5 mins read
Benefits
CARES Act: Retirement Relief Implications for 401(k) Sponsor Plans
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act provides relief to many Americans affected by the Coronavirus, and includes retirement plan provisions.
April 13, 2020 ・4 mins read
HR Essentials
Essential Business Sample Letter and Memo to Employees
As the nation continues to work during the COVID-19 outbreak, assuring staff understands why they’re being asked to work and that they’re able to report to work is necessary
April 6, 2020 ・6 mins read
SMB Matters
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What It Means for Your Small and Medium Size Business
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a lot of uncertainty and concern for everyone across the globe. As a small and medium size business (SMB) owner you are likely facing challenges that are unique to those faced by larger corporations, and it’s also likely that you may be unsure about steps to take to protect and support your employees while ensuring you’re doing all the swiftly changing laws require.
March 19, 2020 ・9 mins read
HR Essentials
Kansas v. Garcia: As States Seek to Enforce Federal Immigration Laws, Employers Are Once Again Caught in the Middle
In recent years, employers have found themselves caught in a tug-of-war between the federal government and state governments as to whether states can arrest and prosecute undocumented individuals who are unlawfully employed, due to action or inaction of either the employer or employee.
March 9, 2020 ・5 mins read
Payroll
What Does a Pay Stub Look Like?
Pay stubs help employers keep records of payroll information, and they also make it convenient for employees to understand how and how much they are getting paid.
March 4, 2020 ・4 mins read
Talent
10 Tips for Creating an Employee Recognition Program
This year National Employee Appreciation Day falls on March 6th and it is a great way to celebrate your most valuable asset, your employees, now and throughout the year. Here are some tips on creating an employee recognition program.
March 2, 2020 ・3 mins read
Payroll
Overtime Calculator
This overtime calculator helps you figure out total overtime pay and the OT rate — for both hourly and salary employees.
February 28, 2020 ・7 mins read
Compliance
Vaping in the Workplace FAQs
E-cigarettes in the workplace? The rules are not very clear, but this FAQ will help HR leaders clarify workplace policies
February 19, 2020 ・6 mins read
Payroll
Exempt Employee Status: What Does It Mean?
Are all salaried employees exempt? What, exactly, are these employees exempt from?
February 18, 2020 ・9 mins read
HR Essentials
A Key Challenge for Today’s SMB Employers? Recruiting and Retaining Skilled Workers in a Tight Labor Market
In 2019, unemployment remained below 4%, representing the strongest annual performance since 1969. This is positive news as a robust jobs market is good for our economy. However, this strength has made it increasingly difficult to attract qualified employees across many sectors.
February 12, 2020 ・4 mins read
HR Essentials
What’s the Difference Between a PEO and ASO — and Why it Matters
At TriNet we provide HR services to over 16,000 small and medium size businesses (SMBs) across the U.S. and across several different industries including technology, life sciences, financial services, professional services, nonprofit, retail and more
February 7, 2020 ・5 mins read
Compliance
Your Guide to Making W-2 Corrections
What should you do if you discover a W-2 error? Read this article to find out
February 5, 2020 ・7 mins read
HR News
Have a Business in New Jersey? Be Aware of S3170: A New Law Effective This Year
S3170 has been enacted in New Jersey making it the first state to mandate severance for workers if they are part of a mass layoff. What is S3170? Learn more.
January 30, 2020 ・3 mins read
Benefits
What Small Businesses Need to Know About Offering Retirement Plans
Only 53% of employees at small companies have access to a workplace retirement plan. Here's what small businesses need to know about offering retirement plans.
January 29, 2020 ・3 mins read
Talent
10 Exit Interview Questions You Should Ask Employees Who Are Leaving (And Why!)
While it’s important to rehire to help maintain production levels and morale, it’s just as important to understand why the employee is leaving the company
January 27, 2020 ・8 mins read
HR Outsourcing
What is EDI? And Why Should HR Professionals Care?
Learn how EDI helps HR professionals save time and money
January 27, 2020 ・4 mins read
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