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Developing a Paternity Leave Policy for Employees
A desirable paternity leave policy can change the game for businesses seeking to attract and retain talent. Here's how to level up.
August 12, 2021 ・8 mins read
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Compliance
HR Headaches: Is It OK to Drink Alcohol at a Work Lunch?
Many companies host workplace events, like business lunches and holiday parties, where alcohol is consumed. Does your company have a policy on alcohol?
July 29, 2021 ・6 mins read
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Culture
What Employers Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA
As more people get vaccinated and workplaces reopen, employers should be aware of issues related to the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA, that may affect the return to the office. Understanding what is required of an employer covered by the ADA (generally, private employers with 15 or more employees) can help to make the return to the office safer for all concerned.
July 28, 2021 ・6 mins read
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Culture
HR Headaches: What to Do When Employees Don’t Want to Return to the Office
Employers and employees can find a way to agree on return-to-work issues and policies. Here’s how.
July 21, 2021 ・9 mins read
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HR News
Protecting Your Data is Critical: Is your employer-sponsored retirement plan keeping up with best practices for information security?
The need to protect data exchanged in connection with 401(k) plans has been highlighted recently due to guidance released by the Department of Labor (DOL). Earlier this year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report entitled “Defined Contribution Plans: Federal Guidance Could Help Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks in 401(k) and Other Retirement Plans.” In the report, the GAO found that, while plan sponsors and their service providers (record keepers, third party administrators, custodians and payroll providers) are required to exchange the sensitive personally identifiable information of the over 100 million individuals who participate in defined contribution plans, the DOL had not clarified “the fiduciary responsibility for mitigating cyber risks.”
June 29, 2021 ・3 mins read
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HR Essentials
A new business era deserves an HR refresh.
The pandemic has changed the way businesses operate. Make sure your HR is positioned to adapt for success.
June 24, 2021 ・6 mins read
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Talent
The Do's and Don’ts of Remote Firing
Firing a remote employee is never easy for the business or the worker. Here’s how to do so correctly and professionally.
June 9, 2021 ・8 mins read
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Culture
How to Create a Post-COVID Addendum to Your Employee Handbook
Update your employee handbook with post-COVID addendums that include things that worked for your company — and make sure to plan for any future contingencies.
June 2, 2021 ・7 mins read
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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
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SMB Matters
Clear and Compassionate Approach is Key to Supporting Employees Dealing With Addiction Challenges During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic and sheltering in place may have created numerous triggers for people facing challenges caused by addictions, making it increasingly harder to overcome addiction or recognize concerning patterns for those who may be struggling. During the pandemic, many people are working remotely from home and are socially separated from coworkers, friends and family. This could create a feeling of isolation and loneliness, which could lead to a sense of hopelessness and depression potentially resulting in triggering addictive behaviors.
April 12, 2021 ・4 mins read
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Payroll
What Does the FLSA Mean by “Hours Worked”?
Learn about the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “hours worked” definition and its various forms.
August 10, 2021 ・6 mins read
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Culture
HR Headaches: Is It OK to Use Emojis in Work Communication?
The work emoji has its benefits, but it’s important to use them correctly and appropriately. Here’s how to determine if emojis are the right fit.
August 5, 2021 ・8 mins read
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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
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Why Companies Hire a Certified Compensation Professional
A Certified Compensation Professional serves a vital HR function, tending to aspects of employee compensation analysis, strategy, management, and more.
July 28, 2021 ・7 mins read
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SMB Matters
A Small Business Guide to FMLA
Learn more about the Family and Medical Leave Act, and how it impacts your employees and small business.
July 6, 2021 ・11 mins read
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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
Read more
Culture
Return to Work: Creating a Pet Policy for the Office
Because of sheltering-in-place, many people took the opportunity to adopt pets. But as companies begin to recall employees back into the office, some are wondering if they can bring their furry friends, too.
June 21, 2021 ・5 mins read
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Guide to Revising Your Company's Mask Policy [Free Sample Memo]
Here’s how to adapt to new CDC guidance and ensure your company’s mask policies and procedures are updated.
June 3, 2021 ・6 mins read
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Talent
Healthcare Professionals: Recruiting the Right Candidates
The roles of healthcare professionals are complex, demanding, and critically important. Here's how to evaluate attributes that make a candidate a good fit.
May 14, 2021 ・5 mins read
Read more
Benefits
What Is Sick Leave, and What’s Your Plan for Employees?
What is sick leave, and whether it's paid or unpaid, how can your company plan for this type of time off?
April 21, 2021 ・9 mins read
Read more
Payroll
Pay Compression: How and Why to Recognize and Avoid It
Pay compression, the damaging practice of unfair remuneration, can be remedied with salary analysis and a fair compensation strategy.
March 25, 2021 ・5 mins read
Read more
Developing a Paternity Leave Policy for Employees
A desirable paternity leave policy can change the game for businesses seeking to attract and retain talent. Here's how to level up.
August 12, 2021 ・8 mins read
Read more
Payroll
What Does the FLSA Mean by “Hours Worked”?
Learn about the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “hours worked” definition and its various forms.
August 10, 2021 ・6 mins read
Read more
Culture
HR Headaches: Is It OK to Use Emojis in Work Communication?
The work emoji has its benefits, but it’s important to use them correctly and appropriately. Here’s how to determine if emojis are the right fit.
August 5, 2021 ・8 mins read
Read more
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
Read more
Compliance
HR Headaches: Is It OK to Drink Alcohol at a Work Lunch?
Many companies host workplace events, like business lunches and holiday parties, where alcohol is consumed. Does your company have a policy on alcohol?
July 29, 2021 ・6 mins read
Read more
Culture
What Employers Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA
As more people get vaccinated and workplaces reopen, employers should be aware of issues related to the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA, that may affect the return to the office. Understanding what is required of an employer covered by the ADA (generally, private employers with 15 or more employees) can help to make the return to the office safer for all concerned.
July 28, 2021 ・6 mins read
Read more
Why Companies Hire a Certified Compensation Professional
A Certified Compensation Professional serves a vital HR function, tending to aspects of employee compensation analysis, strategy, management, and more.
July 28, 2021 ・7 mins read
Read more
Culture
HR Headaches: What to Do When Employees Don’t Want to Return to the Office
Employers and employees can find a way to agree on return-to-work issues and policies. Here’s how.
July 21, 2021 ・9 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
A Small Business Guide to FMLA
Learn more about the Family and Medical Leave Act, and how it impacts your employees and small business.
July 6, 2021 ・11 mins read
Read more
HR News
Protecting Your Data is Critical: Is your employer-sponsored retirement plan keeping up with best practices for information security?
The need to protect data exchanged in connection with 401(k) plans has been highlighted recently due to guidance released by the Department of Labor (DOL). Earlier this year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report entitled “Defined Contribution Plans: Federal Guidance Could Help Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks in 401(k) and Other Retirement Plans.” In the report, the GAO found that, while plan sponsors and their service providers (record keepers, third party administrators, custodians and payroll providers) are required to exchange the sensitive personally identifiable information of the over 100 million individuals who participate in defined contribution plans, the DOL had not clarified “the fiduciary responsibility for mitigating cyber risks.”
June 29, 2021 ・3 mins read
Read more
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
Read more
HR Essentials
A new business era deserves an HR refresh.
The pandemic has changed the way businesses operate. Make sure your HR is positioned to adapt for success.
June 24, 2021 ・6 mins read
Read more
Culture
Return to Work: Creating a Pet Policy for the Office
Because of sheltering-in-place, many people took the opportunity to adopt pets. But as companies begin to recall employees back into the office, some are wondering if they can bring their furry friends, too.
June 21, 2021 ・5 mins read
Read more
Talent
The Do's and Don’ts of Remote Firing
Firing a remote employee is never easy for the business or the worker. Here’s how to do so correctly and professionally.
June 9, 2021 ・8 mins read
Read more
Guide to Revising Your Company's Mask Policy [Free Sample Memo]
Here’s how to adapt to new CDC guidance and ensure your company’s mask policies and procedures are updated.
June 3, 2021 ・6 mins read
Read more
Culture
How to Create a Post-COVID Addendum to Your Employee Handbook
Update your employee handbook with post-COVID addendums that include things that worked for your company — and make sure to plan for any future contingencies.
June 2, 2021 ・7 mins read
Read more
Talent
Healthcare Professionals: Recruiting the Right Candidates
The roles of healthcare professionals are complex, demanding, and critically important. Here's how to evaluate attributes that make a candidate a good fit.
May 14, 2021 ・5 mins read
Read more
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
Read more
Benefits
What Is Sick Leave, and What’s Your Plan for Employees?
What is sick leave, and whether it's paid or unpaid, how can your company plan for this type of time off?
April 21, 2021 ・9 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Clear and Compassionate Approach is Key to Supporting Employees Dealing With Addiction Challenges During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic and sheltering in place may have created numerous triggers for people facing challenges caused by addictions, making it increasingly harder to overcome addiction or recognize concerning patterns for those who may be struggling. During the pandemic, many people are working remotely from home and are socially separated from coworkers, friends and family. This could create a feeling of isolation and loneliness, which could lead to a sense of hopelessness and depression potentially resulting in triggering addictive behaviors.
April 12, 2021 ・4 mins read
Read more
Payroll
Pay Compression: How and Why to Recognize and Avoid It
Pay compression, the damaging practice of unfair remuneration, can be remedied with salary analysis and a fair compensation strategy.
March 25, 2021 ・5 mins read
Read more
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