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Dogs in the Workplace: The Employee Benefit That Gets Tails Wagging

Dogs in the Workplace: The Employee Benefit That Gets Tails Wagging

Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day. Here are some tips for how you can incorporate the love of dogs into your workplace for one day or every day!

June 23, 2017 ・7 mins read

June is National Employee Wellness Month! Celebrate by Making Your Small Business Healthier and Happier with These Expert Tips

In honor of National Employee Wellness Month, TriNet HR experts share some of their best tips for implementing wellness into your workplace.

June 6, 2017 ・7 mins read

3 Things to Do When an Employee Returns from Parental Leave

Here are three things that you, as an employer, should be thinking about doing (even if not legally required) to ensure a successful return to work when an employee is ready to return from maternity or paternity leave.

June 1, 2017 ・7 mins read

An HR Practitioner's Guide to Happiness at Work

Here are a few tips for finding workplace happiness, wherever you are in your career.

May 18, 2017 ・3 mins read

4 Budget-Friendly Ways to Motivate Employees

As a small or midsize business (SMB) owner, it is up to you to find ways to motivate your employees without driving your company into bankruptcy. While this can pose certain challenges, the good news is that there are plenty of things that today’s employees often appreciate as much as – if not more than - money. Here are a few things employees covet that money can’t buy.

April 27, 2017 ・6 mins read

7 Money Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs

While each small business comes with its own specific set of strengths and weaknesses, there are a number of tried-and-true strategies that successful business leaders can adopt across a broad range of industries and business models. If you'd like to learn how to extend the value of your economic resources, start by following these proven money habits of successful entrepreneurs.

April 4, 2017 ・7 mins read

How to Fail in Business Without Really Trying

Only about 50 percent of businesses survive the first five years and only about one-third keep the lights on for 10 or more years. Find out if you are inadvertently getting in the way of your success by making these six common business mistakes.

March 22, 2017 ・4 mins read

5 Tips to Improve Onboarding and Retain Employees

Employers are constantly competing to retain highly qualified employees. One factor that can give you an edge in employee engagement and retention is a robust onboarding process. Sixty nine percent of employees are more likely to stay with the company for at least three years after a great onboarding experience.

March 14, 2017 ・5 mins read

Considerations for Choosing the Right PTO Policy for Your Business

While large companies seem to have an advantage in terms of flexibility and resources when it comes to offering their employees paid time off (PTO), small and mid-size companies also have an opportunity to create a PTO policy that helps them stand out as the employer-of-choice.

February 28, 2017 ・7 mins read

Everything You Need to Know About Employee Leave

Keeping track of all types of employee leave of absence, as well as knowing what is required of you, can be a daunting task. Check out the must-know info.

February 17, 2017 ・9 mins read

“Help! I Can’t Hire Fast Enough!” How to Hire the Right People at the Speed of Your Growing Business

When your business is growing rapidly, you can’t always afford to take your time bringing on staff. However, you also can’t afford the high costs and potential disasters that come with making bad hires. So, how can you support rapid growth without falling into the hasty hiring trap? Here are a few ways to speed up hiring without sacrificing quality.

June 15, 2017 ・13 mins read

The SMB's Guide to Creating a Great Culture Through Internal Brand-Building

Remember that a company is nothing more than a collection of people. They’re the ones making your product, creating all that valuable intellectual property and providing your customers with exceptional experiences. How your employees feel about your company influences their commitment and work product. And how they feel is largely determined by the internal brand you cultivate. So, how do you invest your resources building your internal brand?

June 13, 2017 ・5 mins read

The Unemployment Road Map, Part 6: Determinations and Appeals

In our last installment of The Unemployment Road Map, we discussed the importance of timely, sufficient and adequate responses to state requests for claim information. Once you, as the employer, have submitted the claim response and all the relevant documentation, it can take up to 30 days for your state to determine the claimant’s eligibility for benefits.. If either party is dissatisfied with the decision, they have the right to appeal. If either party chooses to file an appeal, the state must be notified. Upon receipt of the appeal request, the state will schedule an unemployment benefits claim hearing.

June 7, 2017 ・12 mins read

The 5 Mentors You Meet in (Business) Heaven

The 5 Mentors You Meet in (Business) Heaven

Having an experienced mentor who’s been through the same challenges as you can be extremely valuable. The expert information you receive from a mentor could mean the difference between success or failure. However, there are many different types of mentors you can find who will be more (or less) helpful depending on the stage your business is in and the obstacle you’re facing. These are the five types of mentors you should surround yourself with today, enlisting each of them based upon the specific knowledge you seek.

May 30, 2017 ・4 mins read

Employers, Here is Why Your Benefits Plan Needs a Dependent Eligibility Audit

Employers who offer benefits plans are consistently searching for ways to reduce the costs they incur for providing benefits. One of the best ways to reduce cost is to conduct a dependent eligibility audit. A dependent eligibility audit allows employers to validate that dependents covered under their health and welfare plans are eligible.

May 16, 2017 ・7 mins read

Workers' Compensation and Your Business: What You Need to Know

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance, purchased by an employer, to cover a portion of lost wages and related medical expenses arising from work-related accidents. This insurance also provides some security for employers by providing benefits regardless of who is at fault.

April 12, 2017 ・4 mins read

Want to Take a Summer Vacation? Here Are Some Expert Tools to Help You Manage Your Business From Afar

If you’re an entrepreneur with a growing business, the thought of taking time away from the office may sound like a total impossibility. Fortunately, with a little planning and preparation, you can take vacations while continuing to manage your employees. You just need to take a few steps ahead of time.

March 30, 2017 ・4 mins read

Addressing Claims of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Addressing a claim of sexual harassment is a difficult and sensitive situation. Here is more information on how to identify and prevent sexual harrassment, as well as what to do if you suspect sexual harrassment has occurred.

March 16, 2017 ・5 mins read

EEOC's Strategic Focus on "Gig Economy" Raises Questions for Employers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released their Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for fiscal years 2017-2021, and it raises some interesting questions for employers. One of the changes that the EEOC has made to the most recent SEP is a focus on complex employment issues related to the “on-demand economy,” also known as the “gig economy.”

March 2, 2017 ・4 mins read

What is Involuntary Termination?

Unlike voluntary terminations, there are different types of involuntary terminations. They include layoffs and terminations for misconduct or terminations for performance issues. Involuntary termination can be quite complex, but proper documentation of employment issues is invaluable to effectively protesting claims and keeping unemployment insurance rates low.

February 21, 2017 ・12 mins read

What Are the Rules for Employers Not Giving Pay Stubs to Their Employees?

February 7, 2017 ・1 min read

Dogs in the Workplace: The Employee Benefit That Gets Tails Wagging

Dogs in the Workplace: The Employee Benefit That Gets Tails Wagging

Today is Take Your Dog to Work Day. Here are some tips for how you can incorporate the love of dogs into your workplace for one day or every day!

June 23, 2017 ・7 mins read

“Help! I Can’t Hire Fast Enough!” How to Hire the Right People at the Speed of Your Growing Business

When your business is growing rapidly, you can’t always afford to take your time bringing on staff. However, you also can’t afford the high costs and potential disasters that come with making bad hires. So, how can you support rapid growth without falling into the hasty hiring trap? Here are a few ways to speed up hiring without sacrificing quality.

June 15, 2017 ・13 mins read

The SMB's Guide to Creating a Great Culture Through Internal Brand-Building

Remember that a company is nothing more than a collection of people. They’re the ones making your product, creating all that valuable intellectual property and providing your customers with exceptional experiences. How your employees feel about your company influences their commitment and work product. And how they feel is largely determined by the internal brand you cultivate. So, how do you invest your resources building your internal brand?

June 13, 2017 ・5 mins read

The Unemployment Road Map, Part 6: Determinations and Appeals

In our last installment of The Unemployment Road Map, we discussed the importance of timely, sufficient and adequate responses to state requests for claim information. Once you, as the employer, have submitted the claim response and all the relevant documentation, it can take up to 30 days for your state to determine the claimant’s eligibility for benefits.. If either party is dissatisfied with the decision, they have the right to appeal. If either party chooses to file an appeal, the state must be notified. Upon receipt of the appeal request, the state will schedule an unemployment benefits claim hearing.

June 7, 2017 ・12 mins read

June is National Employee Wellness Month! Celebrate by Making Your Small Business Healthier and Happier with These Expert Tips

In honor of National Employee Wellness Month, TriNet HR experts share some of their best tips for implementing wellness into your workplace.

June 6, 2017 ・7 mins read

3 Things to Do When an Employee Returns from Parental Leave

Here are three things that you, as an employer, should be thinking about doing (even if not legally required) to ensure a successful return to work when an employee is ready to return from maternity or paternity leave.

June 1, 2017 ・7 mins read

The 5 Mentors You Meet in (Business) Heaven

The 5 Mentors You Meet in (Business) Heaven

Having an experienced mentor who’s been through the same challenges as you can be extremely valuable. The expert information you receive from a mentor could mean the difference between success or failure. However, there are many different types of mentors you can find who will be more (or less) helpful depending on the stage your business is in and the obstacle you’re facing. These are the five types of mentors you should surround yourself with today, enlisting each of them based upon the specific knowledge you seek.

May 30, 2017 ・4 mins read

An HR Practitioner's Guide to Happiness at Work

Here are a few tips for finding workplace happiness, wherever you are in your career.

May 18, 2017 ・3 mins read

Employers, Here is Why Your Benefits Plan Needs a Dependent Eligibility Audit

Employers who offer benefits plans are consistently searching for ways to reduce the costs they incur for providing benefits. One of the best ways to reduce cost is to conduct a dependent eligibility audit. A dependent eligibility audit allows employers to validate that dependents covered under their health and welfare plans are eligible.

May 16, 2017 ・7 mins read

4 Budget-Friendly Ways to Motivate Employees

As a small or midsize business (SMB) owner, it is up to you to find ways to motivate your employees without driving your company into bankruptcy. While this can pose certain challenges, the good news is that there are plenty of things that today’s employees often appreciate as much as – if not more than - money. Here are a few things employees covet that money can’t buy.

April 27, 2017 ・6 mins read

Workers' Compensation and Your Business: What You Need to Know

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance, purchased by an employer, to cover a portion of lost wages and related medical expenses arising from work-related accidents. This insurance also provides some security for employers by providing benefits regardless of who is at fault.

April 12, 2017 ・4 mins read

7 Money Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs

While each small business comes with its own specific set of strengths and weaknesses, there are a number of tried-and-true strategies that successful business leaders can adopt across a broad range of industries and business models. If you'd like to learn how to extend the value of your economic resources, start by following these proven money habits of successful entrepreneurs.

April 4, 2017 ・7 mins read

Want to Take a Summer Vacation? Here Are Some Expert Tools to Help You Manage Your Business From Afar

If you’re an entrepreneur with a growing business, the thought of taking time away from the office may sound like a total impossibility. Fortunately, with a little planning and preparation, you can take vacations while continuing to manage your employees. You just need to take a few steps ahead of time.

March 30, 2017 ・4 mins read

How to Fail in Business Without Really Trying

Only about 50 percent of businesses survive the first five years and only about one-third keep the lights on for 10 or more years. Find out if you are inadvertently getting in the way of your success by making these six common business mistakes.

March 22, 2017 ・4 mins read

Addressing Claims of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Addressing a claim of sexual harassment is a difficult and sensitive situation. Here is more information on how to identify and prevent sexual harrassment, as well as what to do if you suspect sexual harrassment has occurred.

March 16, 2017 ・5 mins read

5 Tips to Improve Onboarding and Retain Employees

Employers are constantly competing to retain highly qualified employees. One factor that can give you an edge in employee engagement and retention is a robust onboarding process. Sixty nine percent of employees are more likely to stay with the company for at least three years after a great onboarding experience.

March 14, 2017 ・5 mins read

EEOC's Strategic Focus on "Gig Economy" Raises Questions for Employers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released their Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for fiscal years 2017-2021, and it raises some interesting questions for employers. One of the changes that the EEOC has made to the most recent SEP is a focus on complex employment issues related to the “on-demand economy,” also known as the “gig economy.”

March 2, 2017 ・4 mins read

Considerations for Choosing the Right PTO Policy for Your Business

While large companies seem to have an advantage in terms of flexibility and resources when it comes to offering their employees paid time off (PTO), small and mid-size companies also have an opportunity to create a PTO policy that helps them stand out as the employer-of-choice.

February 28, 2017 ・7 mins read

What is Involuntary Termination?

Unlike voluntary terminations, there are different types of involuntary terminations. They include layoffs and terminations for misconduct or terminations for performance issues. Involuntary termination can be quite complex, but proper documentation of employment issues is invaluable to effectively protesting claims and keeping unemployment insurance rates low.

February 21, 2017 ・12 mins read

Everything You Need to Know About Employee Leave

Keeping track of all types of employee leave of absence, as well as knowing what is required of you, can be a daunting task. Check out the must-know info.

February 17, 2017 ・9 mins read

What Are the Rules for Employers Not Giving Pay Stubs to Their Employees?

February 7, 2017 ・1 min read

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