Trends & Insights - page 48

HR Essentials
401K Calculator | Retirement Savings Calculator
TriNet’s free retirement savings calculator is designed to show potential retirement earnings based on different contribution levels.
January 24, 2019 ・2 mins read
Benefits
What is 401k Discrimination Testing?
Many companies offer 401k options, some even offer 401k matching. But how do you conduct 401k descrimination testing to ensure you're staying compliant?
January 15, 2019 ・4 mins read
Payroll
Benefits
Five Moves Your Employees Can Make to Maximize Their Retirement Savings in 2019
As part of a comprehensive benefits package, a retirement savings plan can help to attract and retain top talent. It may even be required in some areas. As a small business owner, here are some things you need to know—and communicate to your employees—about upcoming changes to retirement benefits in 2019.
December 12, 2018 ・5 mins read
Benefits
Your Employer Guide to Holiday Bonuses
As the end of the year approaches, your employees might be anticipating holiday bonuses. Here are the main ways these bonuses are determined.
December 4, 2018 ・6 mins read
SMB Matters
The Big Impact of Supporting Small Businesses This Saturday and Beyond
My role as president and CEO of TriNet gives me a front-row seat to the amazing impact small businesses have on the world around us and how their work touches all our lives in numerous ways. I am proud to support America’s entrepreneurs and encourage others to do so as well, not just on Small Business Saturday but every day.
November 20, 2018 ・4 mins read
Benefits
What Your Employees Need to Do When You Switch 401(k) Providers
There's a lot to consider when switching 401(k) providers-- and there are some things your employees should be aware of, too. Here's what you should know.
November 20, 2018 ・6 mins read
SMB Matters
Veterans Helping Veterans: How One Innovative Nonprofit Creates Opportunities for Veterans to Achieve Their Entrepreneurial Dreams
With Veteran’s Day upon us, now is a great time to take a deeper look at the role U.S. military veterans play in building the businesses that fuel the nation’s economy, drive innovation and help to make up the backbone of this country.
Todd Connor is one such military veteran. In 2014, he founded Bunker Labs, a national network that is dedicated to helping new veteran entrepreneurs start their own business.
November 7, 2018 ・6 mins read
Compliance
Breaking Down the 9/80 Work Week and What It Means for Employers
We've all heard of the 5/40 work week-- or the traditional 9-5. But what is a 9/80 work week and how does it afford more 3-day weekends?
October 29, 2018 ・3 mins read
SMB Matters
HR Essentials
Hourly Paycheck Calculator
TriNet’s hourly calculator is designed to show the critical data necessary for accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local wage regulations for hourly employees.
January 24, 2019 ・2 mins read
HR Essentials
How to Plan and Implement Employee Engagement Surveys to Maximize ROI
Employee engagement continues to be a hot topic because companies want employees who are enthusiastic about their jobs and who go above and beyond on a daily basis. Here is more information on how to plan and implement an employee engagement survey to maximize ROI.
January 23, 2019 ・7 mins read
20 US Cities with the Highest Salaries
Hiring and unsure how to determine new employee pay? Location can should be a part of the consideration. Here are 20 US cities with the highest salaries.
January 23, 2019 ・3 mins read

Culture
Five Simple, Cost-Effective Strategies to Help Boost Employee Engagement
As a business owner, you understand the importance of hiring skilled, experienced and talented employees to help grow your business and reach your goals. You also understand how competitive compensation, including employee benefit plans, can help attract and retain top talent. Focusing on employee engagement, however, is also key because it is a great way to optimize team performance and keep employees happy for the long-haul.
December 27, 2018 ・4 mins read
Benefits
Can Employers Offer Cash in Lieu of Benefits?
Health care is expensive and complicated. So can employers instead offer their workers cash in lieu of benefits? That might be even more complicated.
December 6, 2018 ・3 mins read
Compliance
What Colorado’s New Online Sales Tax Rule Means for Small Businesses
Colorado’s new online sales tax rule is complicated and may weight a bit too heavily on local small businesses. Heres what you need to know about it.
November 29, 2018 ・7 mins read
Compliance
What is Michelle’s Law?
College students comprise a valuable workforce for many small businesses, but when hiring them, ensure you're familiar with Michelle's Law.
November 20, 2018 ・3 mins read
Common Compensation Questions Answered by Our Experts
Employee payroll and compensation are complex, so here we share some of the most common compensation questions and answers our experts get and give.
November 15, 2018 ・6 mins read
Benefits
What’s the Difference Between an HMO, PPO and POS?
How do I compare an HMO vs PPO vs POS? There are many complicated nuances in comparing and contrasting these heathcare plans. Here's the breakdown.
November 6, 2018 ・4 mins read
Culture
7 Podcasts to Recommend to Your Team
Fostering an intellectually stimulating environment benefits your staff. Here are 7 podcasts to support their professional development.
October 25, 2018 ・5 mins read
Culture
51 Practical Gifts for Coworkers That Won’t Dent Your Paycheck
It's hard to know what to gift your coworkers-- what are their interests outside of work? We've got your back: here are 51 fail-proof gifts for coworkers
September 26, 2018 ・10 mins read

HR Essentials
401K Calculator | Retirement Savings Calculator
TriNet’s free retirement savings calculator is designed to show potential retirement earnings based on different contribution levels.
January 24, 2019 ・2 mins read
HR Essentials
Hourly Paycheck Calculator
TriNet’s hourly calculator is designed to show the critical data necessary for accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local wage regulations for hourly employees.
January 24, 2019 ・2 mins read
HR Essentials
How to Plan and Implement Employee Engagement Surveys to Maximize ROI
Employee engagement continues to be a hot topic because companies want employees who are enthusiastic about their jobs and who go above and beyond on a daily basis. Here is more information on how to plan and implement an employee engagement survey to maximize ROI.
January 23, 2019 ・7 mins read
20 US Cities with the Highest Salaries
Hiring and unsure how to determine new employee pay? Location can should be a part of the consideration. Here are 20 US cities with the highest salaries.
January 23, 2019 ・3 mins read
Benefits
What is 401k Discrimination Testing?
Many companies offer 401k options, some even offer 401k matching. But how do you conduct 401k descrimination testing to ensure you're staying compliant?
January 15, 2019 ・4 mins read
Payroll

Culture
Five Simple, Cost-Effective Strategies to Help Boost Employee Engagement
As a business owner, you understand the importance of hiring skilled, experienced and talented employees to help grow your business and reach your goals. You also understand how competitive compensation, including employee benefit plans, can help attract and retain top talent. Focusing on employee engagement, however, is also key because it is a great way to optimize team performance and keep employees happy for the long-haul.
December 27, 2018 ・4 mins read
Benefits
Five Moves Your Employees Can Make to Maximize Their Retirement Savings in 2019
As part of a comprehensive benefits package, a retirement savings plan can help to attract and retain top talent. It may even be required in some areas. As a small business owner, here are some things you need to know—and communicate to your employees—about upcoming changes to retirement benefits in 2019.
December 12, 2018 ・5 mins read
Benefits
Can Employers Offer Cash in Lieu of Benefits?
Health care is expensive and complicated. So can employers instead offer their workers cash in lieu of benefits? That might be even more complicated.
December 6, 2018 ・3 mins read
Benefits
Your Employer Guide to Holiday Bonuses
As the end of the year approaches, your employees might be anticipating holiday bonuses. Here are the main ways these bonuses are determined.
December 4, 2018 ・6 mins read
Compliance
What Colorado’s New Online Sales Tax Rule Means for Small Businesses
Colorado’s new online sales tax rule is complicated and may weight a bit too heavily on local small businesses. Heres what you need to know about it.
November 29, 2018 ・7 mins read
SMB Matters
The Big Impact of Supporting Small Businesses This Saturday and Beyond
My role as president and CEO of TriNet gives me a front-row seat to the amazing impact small businesses have on the world around us and how their work touches all our lives in numerous ways. I am proud to support America’s entrepreneurs and encourage others to do so as well, not just on Small Business Saturday but every day.
November 20, 2018 ・4 mins read
Compliance
What is Michelle’s Law?
College students comprise a valuable workforce for many small businesses, but when hiring them, ensure you're familiar with Michelle's Law.
November 20, 2018 ・3 mins read
Benefits
What Your Employees Need to Do When You Switch 401(k) Providers
There's a lot to consider when switching 401(k) providers-- and there are some things your employees should be aware of, too. Here's what you should know.
November 20, 2018 ・6 mins read
Common Compensation Questions Answered by Our Experts
Employee payroll and compensation are complex, so here we share some of the most common compensation questions and answers our experts get and give.
November 15, 2018 ・6 mins read
SMB Matters
Veterans Helping Veterans: How One Innovative Nonprofit Creates Opportunities for Veterans to Achieve Their Entrepreneurial Dreams
With Veteran’s Day upon us, now is a great time to take a deeper look at the role U.S. military veterans play in building the businesses that fuel the nation’s economy, drive innovation and help to make up the backbone of this country.
Todd Connor is one such military veteran. In 2014, he founded Bunker Labs, a national network that is dedicated to helping new veteran entrepreneurs start their own business.
November 7, 2018 ・6 mins read
Benefits
What’s the Difference Between an HMO, PPO and POS?
How do I compare an HMO vs PPO vs POS? There are many complicated nuances in comparing and contrasting these heathcare plans. Here's the breakdown.
November 6, 2018 ・4 mins read
Compliance
Breaking Down the 9/80 Work Week and What It Means for Employers
We've all heard of the 5/40 work week-- or the traditional 9-5. But what is a 9/80 work week and how does it afford more 3-day weekends?
October 29, 2018 ・3 mins read
Culture
7 Podcasts to Recommend to Your Team
Fostering an intellectually stimulating environment benefits your staff. Here are 7 podcasts to support their professional development.
October 25, 2018 ・5 mins read
SMB Matters
Culture
51 Practical Gifts for Coworkers That Won’t Dent Your Paycheck
It's hard to know what to gift your coworkers-- what are their interests outside of work? We've got your back: here are 51 fail-proof gifts for coworkers
September 26, 2018 ・10 mins read
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