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Top 4 HR Concerns of Financial Services Firms and How to Resolve Them
HR Essentials
Top 4 HR Concerns of Financial Services Firms and How to Resolve Them
If you are an entrepreneur in the financial services industry or run a financial services firm, you know that there is simply no “one size fits all” solution to your human resources (HR) needs. Here are four of the most common areas of concern financial services firms have when it comes to administrative HR – and recommendations for combatting them.
January 26, 2017 ・4 mins read
Compliance
What Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports does a 100 employee company have to file and by when?
January 13, 2017 ・3 mins read
HR Essentials
For small businesses in San Francisco, what is the average number of Paid Time Off (PTO) days provided for employees?
January 12, 2017 ・2 mins read
HR News
Overtime Rule Delay -- What Actions Should You Take?
As you may have heard, a federal court issued an order blocking the new Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rule from taking effect on December 1, 2016. Many businesses had already made plans to implement changes based on the anticipated effective date, but now that the rule has been delayed, perhaps indefinitely, they are wondering what to do next.
January 12, 2017 ・4 mins read
Talent
How do I determine if my event planner employee is exempt or non-exempt?
January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read
Compliance
Does my company need to offer dental coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
January 9, 2017 ・2 mins read
Performance Management
Employee Burnout: How to Spot and Take Action
Employee burnout can negatively crater health, relationships with colleagues, productivity, retention and the bottom line. It is important to keep a lookout for the subtle signals of burnout, and take steps to assist the employee.
December 22, 2016 ・3 mins read
HR News
Here is What the U.S. and Papua New Guinea Have in Common
According to a report from the International Labour Organization, the U.S. and Papua New Guinea are the only countries in the world that don’t guarantee paid leave or cash benefits for new mothers. Look at what resources you have to go beyond what is required to really create a leave package that attracts family-oriented employees.
November 21, 2016 ・3 mins read
Culture
Labor Expenses Getting Out of Hand? Here Are 6 Ways SMBs Can Control the Cost
Money Crashers provides some tips for companies to control their employee labor costs.
October 20, 2016 ・3 mins read
HR Essentials
5 Differences Between a PEO and an Online Broker
When it comes to managing your HR, you have a choice. If you are trying to decide between hiring a professional employer organization (PEO) or an online broker, read on for more information that can help you decide which one is right for your business.
September 23, 2016 ・1 min read
Compliance
How do I determine if my inside sales employee is exempt or non-exempt?
January 24, 2017 ・2 mins read
Benefits
What is the standard 401(k) employer contribution?
There is no standard 401(k) employer contribution as companies can decide for themselves how much they will add to an employee's plan.
January 23, 2017 ・3 mins read
Compliance
Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?
Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?
January 17, 2017 ・4 mins read
If an employee's salary is based on 45 hours per week and an employee works more than that, do we owe the employee more for the extra hours?
Compliance
If an employee's salary is based on 45 hours per week and an employee works more than that, do we owe the employee more for the extra hours?
January 12, 2017 ・2 mins read
Compliance
How do I determine if my customer service employee is exempt or non-exempt?
January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read
Compliance
Does a company have to offer life insurance coverage to its employees?
January 9, 2017 ・1 min read
Benefits
New Law Will Allow Small Employers to Sponsor Health Reimbursement Arrangements
A new law, that was signed by President Obama on Dec.13, 2016, will impact employee health benefits offered by small employers. If you are a qualified small employer, you can now sponsor health reimbursement arrangements which until now were only available to applicable large employers.
January 3, 2017 ・4 mins read
HR News
The Unemployment Road Map, Part 2: Control Unemployment Insurance Costs by Using Effective Hiring and Onboarding Practices
While the states set unemployment insurance (UI) rates, employers can control costs by implementing best practices when it comes to hiring. Correct hiring and onboarding procedures can improve your UI rates and help you keep more of your firm’s revenue.
December 20, 2016 ・6 mins read
Benefits
SMBs in the Healthcare Industry: There is a New Affordable Care Act Requirement for Your Business
Companies that are primarily engaged in providing or administering health care services or coverage have one more Affordable Care Act (ACA) notice requirement to worry about. Effective October 16, 2016, healthcare companies must post a notice stating that they do not engage in discrimination that is prohibited by ACA Section 1557.
November 15, 2016 ・4 mins read
HR News
These 4 Letters Could Save Your Business
If an employee cries foul, employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) can be a company’s best friend. This unsettling situation, which immediately draws a company into a potentially nightmarish legal, HR and financial maze, is one that few business leaders foresee.
September 29, 2016 ・4 mins read
HR Essentials
Does Your HR Make the Grade?
TriNet’s HR Grader evaluates the HR administration of small and midsize businesses and assesses current practices for risk and compliance, employee benefits, HR technology and workforce management.
September 16, 2016 ・3 mins read
Top 4 HR Concerns of Financial Services Firms and How to Resolve Them
HR Essentials
Top 4 HR Concerns of Financial Services Firms and How to Resolve Them
If you are an entrepreneur in the financial services industry or run a financial services firm, you know that there is simply no “one size fits all” solution to your human resources (HR) needs. Here are four of the most common areas of concern financial services firms have when it comes to administrative HR – and recommendations for combatting them.
January 26, 2017 ・4 mins read
Compliance
How do I determine if my inside sales employee is exempt or non-exempt?
January 24, 2017 ・2 mins read
Benefits
What is the standard 401(k) employer contribution?
There is no standard 401(k) employer contribution as companies can decide for themselves how much they will add to an employee's plan.
January 23, 2017 ・3 mins read
Compliance
Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?
Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?
January 17, 2017 ・4 mins read
Compliance
What Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports does a 100 employee company have to file and by when?
January 13, 2017 ・3 mins read
HR Essentials
For small businesses in San Francisco, what is the average number of Paid Time Off (PTO) days provided for employees?
January 12, 2017 ・2 mins read
If an employee's salary is based on 45 hours per week and an employee works more than that, do we owe the employee more for the extra hours?
Compliance
If an employee's salary is based on 45 hours per week and an employee works more than that, do we owe the employee more for the extra hours?
January 12, 2017 ・2 mins read
HR News
Overtime Rule Delay -- What Actions Should You Take?
As you may have heard, a federal court issued an order blocking the new Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rule from taking effect on December 1, 2016. Many businesses had already made plans to implement changes based on the anticipated effective date, but now that the rule has been delayed, perhaps indefinitely, they are wondering what to do next.
January 12, 2017 ・4 mins read
Compliance
How do I determine if my customer service employee is exempt or non-exempt?
January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read
Talent
How do I determine if my event planner employee is exempt or non-exempt?
January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read
Compliance
Does a company have to offer life insurance coverage to its employees?
January 9, 2017 ・1 min read
Compliance
Does my company need to offer dental coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
January 9, 2017 ・2 mins read
Benefits
New Law Will Allow Small Employers to Sponsor Health Reimbursement Arrangements
A new law, that was signed by President Obama on Dec.13, 2016, will impact employee health benefits offered by small employers. If you are a qualified small employer, you can now sponsor health reimbursement arrangements which until now were only available to applicable large employers.
January 3, 2017 ・4 mins read
Performance Management
Employee Burnout: How to Spot and Take Action
Employee burnout can negatively crater health, relationships with colleagues, productivity, retention and the bottom line. It is important to keep a lookout for the subtle signals of burnout, and take steps to assist the employee.
December 22, 2016 ・3 mins read
HR News
The Unemployment Road Map, Part 2: Control Unemployment Insurance Costs by Using Effective Hiring and Onboarding Practices
While the states set unemployment insurance (UI) rates, employers can control costs by implementing best practices when it comes to hiring. Correct hiring and onboarding procedures can improve your UI rates and help you keep more of your firm’s revenue.
December 20, 2016 ・6 mins read
HR News
Here is What the U.S. and Papua New Guinea Have in Common
According to a report from the International Labour Organization, the U.S. and Papua New Guinea are the only countries in the world that don’t guarantee paid leave or cash benefits for new mothers. Look at what resources you have to go beyond what is required to really create a leave package that attracts family-oriented employees.
November 21, 2016 ・3 mins read
Benefits
SMBs in the Healthcare Industry: There is a New Affordable Care Act Requirement for Your Business
Companies that are primarily engaged in providing or administering health care services or coverage have one more Affordable Care Act (ACA) notice requirement to worry about. Effective October 16, 2016, healthcare companies must post a notice stating that they do not engage in discrimination that is prohibited by ACA Section 1557.
November 15, 2016 ・4 mins read
Culture
Labor Expenses Getting Out of Hand? Here Are 6 Ways SMBs Can Control the Cost
Money Crashers provides some tips for companies to control their employee labor costs.
October 20, 2016 ・3 mins read
HR News
These 4 Letters Could Save Your Business
If an employee cries foul, employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) can be a company’s best friend. This unsettling situation, which immediately draws a company into a potentially nightmarish legal, HR and financial maze, is one that few business leaders foresee.
September 29, 2016 ・4 mins read
HR Essentials
5 Differences Between a PEO and an Online Broker
When it comes to managing your HR, you have a choice. If you are trying to decide between hiring a professional employer organization (PEO) or an online broker, read on for more information that can help you decide which one is right for your business.
September 23, 2016 ・1 min read
HR Essentials
Does Your HR Make the Grade?
TriNet’s HR Grader evaluates the HR administration of small and midsize businesses and assesses current practices for risk and compliance, employee benefits, HR technology and workforce management.
September 16, 2016 ・3 mins read

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