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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
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Talent
Corporate Social Responsibility and the Rise of the Gen Z Worker
Gen Z is a force to be reckoned with. Here are tips for hiring them and securing them as customers.
February 24, 2021 ・10 mins read
Read more
Culture
6 Best Practices to Communicate Data-Driven Insights Internally
Learn how to effectively share essential data with your teams.
February 23, 2021 ・7 mins read
Read more
Talent
Has the Pandemic Changed Employee Behavior for the Better?
These COVID-19 stats on remote work offer answers.
February 23, 2021 ・14 mins read
Read more
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
Read more
Glass Ceilings: How to Ensure Every Employee Has a Fair Chance to Advance
Glass ceilings can negatively affect an employee’s career trajectory, status, and lifetime earning potential.
February 1, 2021 ・5 mins read
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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
Read more
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
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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
Read more
HR News
The New COVID-19 Stimulus Package: What it Means for Small and Medium-Size Businesses
In a long-awaited move, Congress passed a sweeping new COVID-19 stimulus package last week. It was signed by President Trump on Sunday night. There are important provisions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) that are covered in this blog.
December 28, 2020 ・6 mins read
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Industry Insights
What you Need to Know About Employer Contributions to Employee Medicare
In today’s environment employees are choosing to delay retirement. According to Matthew Rutledge of Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research, employees are retiring three years later than they did in 1980’s.
March 17, 2021 ・6 mins read
Read more
Culture
How to Write a Policy on Substance Abuse in the Workplace (Free Template)
Here are tips on how to create and enforce a strong policy on prohibiting working while impaired — plus a sample template you can customize for your business.
March 15, 2021 ・7 mins read
Read more
Talent
Recognize and Celebrate Your Team This Employee Appreciation Day
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many unprecedented challenges upon us. As a company leader, you worry about the wellbeing of your workforce among other priorities. Your people are your biggest asset, and you want to recognize their contributions. With your team most likely working remotely and still not fully back in the office, you can no longer plan a company lunch or different celebration.
March 3, 2021 ・3 mins read
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Industry Insights
HR Ecosystem and Integration Between the Different Systems
A typical HR ecosystem consisting of a comprehensive HR platform and core HR tools helps small and medium size businesses (SMBs) perform everyday HR tasks including but not limited to managing payroll, providing access to benefits and providing HR expertise. These SMBs also may purchase a number of point solutions that solve specific HR needs.
February 23, 2021 ・6 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Are You Tracking Part-time Employees for 401(k) Eligibility?
Through the SECURE Act, employers with a 401(k) plan must allow eligible long-term, part-time employees to contribute to the plan.
February 17, 2021 ・4 mins read
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
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Industry Insights
COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns: What SMBs Need to Know
The new year brings hope as the first inoculations of the COVID-19 vaccine were recently distributed among healthcare workers. Many business owners are already planning to evaluate their vaccine policy and the practical implications of the policy rollout. Whether they should require their employees to receive the vaccine or not, it is not too late to start thinking about potential compliance ramifications. Through this blog we plan to address some concerns that are top of mind with small and medium size business (SMB) owners.
January 14, 2021 ・6 mins read
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SMB Matters
Three Tips for Effective One-on-One Meetings
As the year is winding down and the world is anxious to put 2020 in the rearview mirror and look forward to the future, one thing is certain that this year has brought many challenges upon us. During these difficult times it is more important for managers and employers to lean in and support their teams. And it starts with effective communications.
December 7, 2020 ・3 mins read
Read more
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
Read more
Industry Insights
What you Need to Know About Employer Contributions to Employee Medicare
In today’s environment employees are choosing to delay retirement. According to Matthew Rutledge of Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research, employees are retiring three years later than they did in 1980’s.
March 17, 2021 ・6 mins read
Read more
Culture
How to Write a Policy on Substance Abuse in the Workplace (Free Template)
Here are tips on how to create and enforce a strong policy on prohibiting working while impaired — plus a sample template you can customize for your business.
March 15, 2021 ・7 mins read
Read more
Talent
Recognize and Celebrate Your Team This Employee Appreciation Day
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many unprecedented challenges upon us. As a company leader, you worry about the wellbeing of your workforce among other priorities. Your people are your biggest asset, and you want to recognize their contributions. With your team most likely working remotely and still not fully back in the office, you can no longer plan a company lunch or different celebration.
March 3, 2021 ・3 mins read
Read more
Talent
Corporate Social Responsibility and the Rise of the Gen Z Worker
Gen Z is a force to be reckoned with. Here are tips for hiring them and securing them as customers.
February 24, 2021 ・10 mins read
Read more
Culture
6 Best Practices to Communicate Data-Driven Insights Internally
Learn how to effectively share essential data with your teams.
February 23, 2021 ・7 mins read
Read more
Industry Insights
HR Ecosystem and Integration Between the Different Systems
A typical HR ecosystem consisting of a comprehensive HR platform and core HR tools helps small and medium size businesses (SMBs) perform everyday HR tasks including but not limited to managing payroll, providing access to benefits and providing HR expertise. These SMBs also may purchase a number of point solutions that solve specific HR needs.
February 23, 2021 ・6 mins read
Read more
Talent
Has the Pandemic Changed Employee Behavior for the Better?
These COVID-19 stats on remote work offer answers.
February 23, 2021 ・14 mins read
Read more
Benefits
Are You Tracking Part-time Employees for 401(k) Eligibility?
Through the SECURE Act, employers with a 401(k) plan must allow eligible long-term, part-time employees to contribute to the plan.
February 17, 2021 ・4 mins read
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
Glass Ceilings: How to Ensure Every Employee Has a Fair Chance to Advance
Glass ceilings can negatively affect an employee’s career trajectory, status, and lifetime earning potential.
February 1, 2021 ・5 mins read
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
Industry Insights
COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns: What SMBs Need to Know
The new year brings hope as the first inoculations of the COVID-19 vaccine were recently distributed among healthcare workers. Many business owners are already planning to evaluate their vaccine policy and the practical implications of the policy rollout. Whether they should require their employees to receive the vaccine or not, it is not too late to start thinking about potential compliance ramifications. Through this blog we plan to address some concerns that are top of mind with small and medium size business (SMB) owners.
January 14, 2021 ・6 mins read
Read more
HR News
The New COVID-19 Stimulus Package: What it Means for Small and Medium-Size Businesses
In a long-awaited move, Congress passed a sweeping new COVID-19 stimulus package last week. It was signed by President Trump on Sunday night. There are important provisions for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) that are covered in this blog.
December 28, 2020 ・6 mins read
Read more
SMB Matters
Three Tips for Effective One-on-One Meetings
As the year is winding down and the world is anxious to put 2020 in the rearview mirror and look forward to the future, one thing is certain that this year has brought many challenges upon us. During these difficult times it is more important for managers and employers to lean in and support their teams. And it starts with effective communications.
December 7, 2020 ・3 mins read
Read more
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