Trends & Insights - page 5
Payroll
What is Retroactive Pay?
Retroactive pay (or retro pay) is when compensation is due to an employee for work they already performed.
March 10, 2026 ・4 mins read
Compliance
Who is Considered Immediate Family for Bereavement Leave?
Learn who qualifies as immediate family for bereavement leave, including spouses, children and more.
March 9, 2026 ・8 mins read
Payroll
Can I Use PTO After Giving Two Weeks' Notice — and What Is a PTO Payout?
If an employee gives two weeks’ notice, can they use remaining PTO during that time, take a PTO payout, or another option? Get the what, why and best practices.
February 23, 2026 ・9 mins read
Talent
Effective Employee Retention Strategies: How to Reduce Turnover
Discover proven employee retention strategies that reduce turnover, improve engagement, and help organizations retain top talent in today’s workforce.
February 19, 2026 ・9 mins read
Compliance
What Is Form W-3 and Do I Have to File One?
W-3 forms provide totals of salaries paid and amounts withheld for each employee. They must be filed with the Social Security Administration.
February 13, 2026 ・3 mins read
Multi-State Payroll: Employer Guide to Compliance and Tax Regulations
Does your company have employees in different states? Read this guide to learn essential tips for payroll tax laws, compliance, and more.
February 11, 2026 ・7 mins read
Performance Management
How to Deal with Difficult Employees
Learn how to deal with difficult employees professionally while staying compliant. Gain practical strategies for managers, HR teams, and growing businesses.
January 28, 2026 ・8 mins read
Benefits
What Is a Multiple Employer Plan (MEP)? Benefits for Small Business
A Multiple Employer Plan (MEP) lets small businesses share one retirement plan to reduce costs, simplify compliance, and boost participation. Learn how MEPs work.
January 20, 2026 ・5 mins read
HR Essentials
HR Outsourcing Market: Scalable Solutions for Modern SMBs
Explore the HR outsourcing market. Discover scalable solutions that enhance efficiency and support growth in today's dynamic business environment.
January 16, 2026 ・5 mins read
Benefits
FSA Rollover and Renewals: Helpful Answers to Common Questions
Managing FSA rollover and renewal details can be daunting. We've compiled answers to HR FAQs for keeping health care expenses on track through transition.
January 14, 2026 ・6 mins read
Payroll
The Legalities of Changing Employees’ Timecards
Can an employer change your time card? Sometimes. But employees and employers should know that falsifying time sheets is a violation of federal and state law.
March 10, 2026 ・8 mins read
Benefits
How Much Is the Average PTO in the US?
Between unlimited PTO and flexible vacation, there’s a lot of variability in paid time off, but here’s the scoop on average PTO in USA workforces.
March 9, 2026 ・6 mins read
Talent
How to Terminate an Employee (With Sample Scripts)
Terminating an employee is never easy. The challenge is to conduct the meeting in a professional way that not only protects the rights of the business, but those of the employee as well.
March 9, 2026 ・14 mins read
Benefits
When Does COBRA Coverage Start?
COBRA offers employees continued health insurance following a termination, but when does COBRA coverage start? Learn the details here.
February 23, 2026 ・7 mins read
Payroll
When Do W-2s Come Out?
Answers to some of the most common questions concerning Form W-2
February 17, 2026 ・2 mins read
Payroll
How Payroll Outsourcing Services Can Help My Business Thrive
Discover how payroll outsourcing services can streamline processes and save time, potentially reduce costs saving, and provide compliance support, allowing businesses to focus on core operations.
February 12, 2026 ・7 mins read
Benefits
Which is better: a dependent care FSA or a tax credit for childcare expenses?
A dependent care FSA is better for employees who can access it because these pre-tax deductions can substantially reduce the employee’s income, social
February 6, 2026 ・6 mins read
HR Essentials
The TriNet PEO Difference Can Be the Key to Success for SMBs
Discover how the TriNet PEO difference enhances operational efficiency, risk mitigation and growth for small and medium-size businesses.
January 26, 2026 ・15 mins read
HR Essentials
Managing HR Outsourcing: Your Guide to Choosing a Provider
Learn about potential challenges and best practices for managing HR outsourcing and getting it right.
January 19, 2026 ・8 mins read
Benefits
Paid vs. Unpaid Leave of Absence: What Employees and Employers Need to Know
Between medical leave, vacation, and parental leave, which are you legally required offer your employees? Which ones qualify as a paid leave of absence?
January 16, 2026 ・5 mins read
Benefits
Can You Have Two Health Insurances at Once?
Can you have two health insurances? The answer is yes, but employees need to understand how dual insurance works to ensure optimal coverage.
January 12, 2026 ・5 mins read
Payroll
What is Retroactive Pay?
Retroactive pay (or retro pay) is when compensation is due to an employee for work they already performed.
March 10, 2026 ・4 mins read
Payroll
The Legalities of Changing Employees’ Timecards
Can an employer change your time card? Sometimes. But employees and employers should know that falsifying time sheets is a violation of federal and state law.
March 10, 2026 ・8 mins read
Benefits
How Much Is the Average PTO in the US?
Between unlimited PTO and flexible vacation, there’s a lot of variability in paid time off, but here’s the scoop on average PTO in USA workforces.
March 9, 2026 ・6 mins read
Talent
How to Terminate an Employee (With Sample Scripts)
Terminating an employee is never easy. The challenge is to conduct the meeting in a professional way that not only protects the rights of the business, but those of the employee as well.
March 9, 2026 ・14 mins read
Compliance
Who is Considered Immediate Family for Bereavement Leave?
Learn who qualifies as immediate family for bereavement leave, including spouses, children and more.
March 9, 2026 ・8 mins read
Payroll
Can I Use PTO After Giving Two Weeks' Notice — and What Is a PTO Payout?
If an employee gives two weeks’ notice, can they use remaining PTO during that time, take a PTO payout, or another option? Get the what, why and best practices.
February 23, 2026 ・9 mins read
Benefits
When Does COBRA Coverage Start?
COBRA offers employees continued health insurance following a termination, but when does COBRA coverage start? Learn the details here.
February 23, 2026 ・7 mins read
Talent
Effective Employee Retention Strategies: How to Reduce Turnover
Discover proven employee retention strategies that reduce turnover, improve engagement, and help organizations retain top talent in today’s workforce.
February 19, 2026 ・9 mins read
Payroll
When Do W-2s Come Out?
Answers to some of the most common questions concerning Form W-2
February 17, 2026 ・2 mins read
Compliance
What Is Form W-3 and Do I Have to File One?
W-3 forms provide totals of salaries paid and amounts withheld for each employee. They must be filed with the Social Security Administration.
February 13, 2026 ・3 mins read
Payroll
How Payroll Outsourcing Services Can Help My Business Thrive
Discover how payroll outsourcing services can streamline processes and save time, potentially reduce costs saving, and provide compliance support, allowing businesses to focus on core operations.
February 12, 2026 ・7 mins read
Multi-State Payroll: Employer Guide to Compliance and Tax Regulations
Does your company have employees in different states? Read this guide to learn essential tips for payroll tax laws, compliance, and more.
February 11, 2026 ・7 mins read
Benefits
Which is better: a dependent care FSA or a tax credit for childcare expenses?
A dependent care FSA is better for employees who can access it because these pre-tax deductions can substantially reduce the employee’s income, social
February 6, 2026 ・6 mins read
Performance Management
How to Deal with Difficult Employees
Learn how to deal with difficult employees professionally while staying compliant. Gain practical strategies for managers, HR teams, and growing businesses.
January 28, 2026 ・8 mins read
HR Essentials
The TriNet PEO Difference Can Be the Key to Success for SMBs
Discover how the TriNet PEO difference enhances operational efficiency, risk mitigation and growth for small and medium-size businesses.
January 26, 2026 ・15 mins read
Benefits
What Is a Multiple Employer Plan (MEP)? Benefits for Small Business
A Multiple Employer Plan (MEP) lets small businesses share one retirement plan to reduce costs, simplify compliance, and boost participation. Learn how MEPs work.
January 20, 2026 ・5 mins read
HR Essentials
Managing HR Outsourcing: Your Guide to Choosing a Provider
Learn about potential challenges and best practices for managing HR outsourcing and getting it right.
January 19, 2026 ・8 mins read
HR Essentials
HR Outsourcing Market: Scalable Solutions for Modern SMBs
Explore the HR outsourcing market. Discover scalable solutions that enhance efficiency and support growth in today's dynamic business environment.
January 16, 2026 ・5 mins read
Benefits
Paid vs. Unpaid Leave of Absence: What Employees and Employers Need to Know
Between medical leave, vacation, and parental leave, which are you legally required offer your employees? Which ones qualify as a paid leave of absence?
January 16, 2026 ・5 mins read
Benefits
FSA Rollover and Renewals: Helpful Answers to Common Questions
Managing FSA rollover and renewal details can be daunting. We've compiled answers to HR FAQs for keeping health care expenses on track through transition.
January 14, 2026 ・6 mins read
Benefits
Can You Have Two Health Insurances at Once?
Can you have two health insurances? The answer is yes, but employees need to understand how dual insurance works to ensure optimal coverage.
January 12, 2026 ・5 mins read
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