Trends & Insights - page 35
Payroll
How to Calculate Gross Pay to Net Pay
When it comes to a paycheck, the less miscommunication the better. Here's how to calculate gross to net pay — and why it matters.
April 8, 2019 ・4 mins read
Benefits
Benefits
Unlimited PTO: Pros, Cons, and Considerations
There are three paid time off options to offer your employees: traditional, flexible, and unlimited. While there are pros and cons to all three options, unlimited PTO is a swiftly growing trend for many of the most competitive companies. Here's everything you need to know about this popular policy.
March 15, 2019 ・5 mins read
Culture
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
Payroll
How Tip Credits Work (And Why it Matters So Much)
With minimum wages increasing across the country, there's one more added layer of complication. What is a tip credit and how does it work?
February 11, 2019 ・5 mins read
Benefits
How Much PTO Should You Offer? It May Vary by Industry
How much PTO is just the right amount? Check out the average vacation days by industry.
February 6, 2019 ・6 mins read
Payroll
6 Payroll Improvement Ideas
Wasting time, energy, and money streamlining your payroll process? Here are 6 payroll improvement ideas to put into action.
January 31, 2019 ・3 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
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
Payroll
The Payroll Setup Checklist: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
Between browsing different platforms, managing your employee data, and conducting the appropriate research, switching payroll systems has a lot of moving parts. Here's our comprehensive payroll setup checklist.
March 27, 2019 ・5 mins read
Talent
When Should a Small Business Hire a CEO?
Many small business owners consider themselves CEOs-- but sometimes you need a little help. Here's when to hire a small business CEO.
March 27, 2019 ・5 mins read
Benefits
PTO Policy: What to Know and Consider for Your Business
While many small businesses may not be required to offer a PTO policy, the benefits of doing so are worth considering. Check out why so many SMOs offer PTO.
March 21, 2019 ・6 mins read
Benefits
Flex Benefits: Letting Your People Choose Their Perks
It's hard to keep up with all the trendy benefits plans-- so why not combine them all? Here's the case for using flex benefits at your company.
March 13, 2019 ・7 mins read
Benefits
Why Workplace Daycare is Growing in Popularity
From flexible work arrangement to workplace meals, there have been a lot of creative and trending office perks. The latest? Workplace daycare.
February 27, 2019 ・4 mins read
Benefits
What Does Paid Time Off Cost the Employer?
Sure, offering more vacation time is a great recruitment tool and will keep employees happy. But what does paid time off cost the employer?
February 20, 2019 ・3 mins read
HR Essentials
What is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?
Managing HR is time-consuming and expensive. With outsourced HR, you can save costs and get time back in your day to focus on your company's growth.
February 11, 2019 ・5 mins read
Performance Management
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
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
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
Payroll
How to Calculate Gross Pay to Net Pay
When it comes to a paycheck, the less miscommunication the better. Here's how to calculate gross to net pay — and why it matters.
April 8, 2019 ・4 mins read
Payroll
The Payroll Setup Checklist: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
Between browsing different platforms, managing your employee data, and conducting the appropriate research, switching payroll systems has a lot of moving parts. Here's our comprehensive payroll setup checklist.
March 27, 2019 ・5 mins read
Talent
When Should a Small Business Hire a CEO?
Many small business owners consider themselves CEOs-- but sometimes you need a little help. Here's when to hire a small business CEO.
March 27, 2019 ・5 mins read
Benefits
PTO Policy: What to Know and Consider for Your Business
While many small businesses may not be required to offer a PTO policy, the benefits of doing so are worth considering. Check out why so many SMOs offer PTO.
March 21, 2019 ・6 mins read
Benefits
Benefits
Unlimited PTO: Pros, Cons, and Considerations
There are three paid time off options to offer your employees: traditional, flexible, and unlimited. While there are pros and cons to all three options, unlimited PTO is a swiftly growing trend for many of the most competitive companies. Here's everything you need to know about this popular policy.
March 15, 2019 ・5 mins read
Benefits
Flex Benefits: Letting Your People Choose Their Perks
It's hard to keep up with all the trendy benefits plans-- so why not combine them all? Here's the case for using flex benefits at your company.
March 13, 2019 ・7 mins read
Culture
Benefits
Why Workplace Daycare is Growing in Popularity
From flexible work arrangement to workplace meals, there have been a lot of creative and trending office perks. The latest? Workplace daycare.
February 27, 2019 ・4 mins 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
Benefits
What Does Paid Time Off Cost the Employer?
Sure, offering more vacation time is a great recruitment tool and will keep employees happy. But what does paid time off cost the employer?
February 20, 2019 ・3 mins read
Payroll
How Tip Credits Work (And Why it Matters So Much)
With minimum wages increasing across the country, there's one more added layer of complication. What is a tip credit and how does it work?
February 11, 2019 ・5 mins read
HR Essentials
What is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO)?
Managing HR is time-consuming and expensive. With outsourced HR, you can save costs and get time back in your day to focus on your company's growth.
February 11, 2019 ・5 mins read
Benefits
How Much PTO Should You Offer? It May Vary by Industry
How much PTO is just the right amount? Check out the average vacation days by industry.
February 6, 2019 ・6 mins read
Performance Management
Payroll
6 Payroll Improvement Ideas
Wasting time, energy, and money streamlining your payroll process? Here are 6 payroll improvement ideas to put into action.
January 31, 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
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