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Side Hustles Happen—Here’s What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business

Side Hustles Happen—Here’s What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business

The number of individuals in the workforce holding down multiple jobs has grown exponentially in recent years. Here is what small and medium-size businesses should be aware of to protect themselves.

August 2, 2022 ・8 mins read

What You Should Know About 401(k) Plans

To help employees plan for their futures, a good employer-sponsored 401(k) plan is key. Learn about the benefits of 401(k) can bring and how to choose the right provider.

April 14, 2022 ・7 mins read

Attracting and Retaining Talent: Must-Ask Questions When Choosing Your Company’s Health Insurance

Your employee benefits offering is a valuable tool to attract and retain valuable talent. Learn what important questions to ask before making this important decision.

March 31, 2022 ・8 mins read

Data Privacy 2022: Take These Steps to Protect Yourself

it is nearly impossible to conduct our lives without technology. With this convenience, however, comes risk. How often do you stop and think about what you share about yourself through technology, when and where you are sharing it, and exactly who you may be sharing it with?

January 24, 2022 ・3 mins read

On National Payroll Week, We Salute Payroll Professionals!

This year, National Payroll Week starts on Labor Day, which is fitting considering the amount of tireless work the payroll professionals at TriNet and around the world perform each and every day. The payroll team at TriNet processes payroll for our more than 17,000 SMB customers and their hundreds of thousands of employees. Here are just some of the challenges they and all payroll professionals face right now.

September 7, 2021 ・2 mins read

A new business era deserves an HR refresh.

The pandemic has changed the way businesses operate. Make sure your HR is positioned to adapt for success.

June 24, 2021 ・6 mins read

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

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

Medicare Open Enrollment has Begun: Are You Ready?

Medicare open enrollment kicks off on October 15 and we want to share information to help you prepare. As with most enrollment periods, you may have questions about plan options and if Medicare enrollment may affect participation in employer-sponsored benefits. Help is here to untangle the mysteries of Medicare open enrollment for you and your employees!

November 5, 2020 ・5 mins read

10 Reasons Why You Need an EIN Number, And How to Apply

Identity protection, professionalism, and business growth are some of the benefits of having an EIN number

October 1, 2020 ・5 mins read

The Importance of Working with Expert HR Consultants

Should you hire a team of HR experts or rely on consultants? Outsourcing your HR can bring a variety of valuable resources including consultants with the best practices guidance to find and retain talent and help mitigate risk for your business.

July 12, 2022 ・7 mins read

9 Strategies for Retaining Employees in Today’s Market

It’s not easy keeping talent in this market. Learn effective strategies for maximizing your employee experience and retaining your valuable team.

June 9, 2022 ・9 mins read

6 Concepts to Guide Your Strategic HR Plan

When planning for success, businesses need to be prepared for challenges and the unexpected. Learn the key concepts to creating an HR strategy that will

May 12, 2022 ・8 mins read

How a PEO Helps Create Scalable HR Infrastructure for Growing Companies

How a PEO Helps Create Scalable HR Infrastructure for Growing Companies

The more employees your business has, the more complicated HR can get. Get strategies to help your business scale smartly and support your long-term growth goals.

March 17, 2022 ・9 mins read

8 Primary Challenges for End-to-End HR Compliance

Maintaining compliance across HR functions is critical to success. And the complexity of maintaining compliance grows as your business expands.

December 1, 2021 ・7 mins read

Protecting Your Data is Critical: Is your employer-sponsored retirement plan keeping up with best practices for information security?

The need to protect data exchanged in connection with 401(k) plans has been highlighted recently due to guidance released by the Department of Labor (DOL). Earlier this year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report entitled “Defined Contribution Plans: Federal Guidance Could Help Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks in 401(k) and Other Retirement Plans.” In the report, the GAO found that, while plan sponsors and their service providers (record keepers, third party administrators, custodians and payroll providers) are required to exchange the sensitive personally identifiable information of the over 100 million individuals who participate in defined contribution plans, the DOL had not clarified “the fiduciary responsibility for mitigating cyber risks.”

June 29, 2021 ・3 mins read

Top Ten Payroll Mistakes to Avoid

As a business owner you may be wearing multiple hats, navigating various federal, state and local laws while managing various other aspects of your business including running payroll successfully. Payroll mistakes can be costly and can result in damaging employee morale and your company’s reputation

May 12, 2021 ・7 mins read

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

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

Building an Employee Handbook: Top Things You Must Have

Want to build an employee handbook, but don’t know where to start? Check out this ultimate guide on employee handbook tips and necessities.

November 4, 2020 ・10 mins read

Commemorating the ADA’s 30th Anniversary - Importance of Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture

The 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a great opportunity for businesses to review their recruiting and hiring practices to ensure that they are welcoming qualified persons with disabilities as an important step towards a more inclusive workplace culture.

July 23, 2020 ・6 mins read

Side Hustles Happen—Here’s What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business

Side Hustles Happen—Here’s What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business

The number of individuals in the workforce holding down multiple jobs has grown exponentially in recent years. Here is what small and medium-size businesses should be aware of to protect themselves.

August 2, 2022 ・8 mins read

The Importance of Working with Expert HR Consultants

Should you hire a team of HR experts or rely on consultants? Outsourcing your HR can bring a variety of valuable resources including consultants with the best practices guidance to find and retain talent and help mitigate risk for your business.

July 12, 2022 ・7 mins read

9 Strategies for Retaining Employees in Today’s Market

It’s not easy keeping talent in this market. Learn effective strategies for maximizing your employee experience and retaining your valuable team.

June 9, 2022 ・9 mins read

6 Concepts to Guide Your Strategic HR Plan

When planning for success, businesses need to be prepared for challenges and the unexpected. Learn the key concepts to creating an HR strategy that will

May 12, 2022 ・8 mins read

What You Should Know About 401(k) Plans

To help employees plan for their futures, a good employer-sponsored 401(k) plan is key. Learn about the benefits of 401(k) can bring and how to choose the right provider.

April 14, 2022 ・7 mins read

Attracting and Retaining Talent: Must-Ask Questions When Choosing Your Company’s Health Insurance

Your employee benefits offering is a valuable tool to attract and retain valuable talent. Learn what important questions to ask before making this important decision.

March 31, 2022 ・8 mins read

How a PEO Helps Create Scalable HR Infrastructure for Growing Companies

How a PEO Helps Create Scalable HR Infrastructure for Growing Companies

The more employees your business has, the more complicated HR can get. Get strategies to help your business scale smartly and support your long-term growth goals.

March 17, 2022 ・9 mins read

Data Privacy 2022: Take These Steps to Protect Yourself

it is nearly impossible to conduct our lives without technology. With this convenience, however, comes risk. How often do you stop and think about what you share about yourself through technology, when and where you are sharing it, and exactly who you may be sharing it with?

January 24, 2022 ・3 mins read

8 Primary Challenges for End-to-End HR Compliance

Maintaining compliance across HR functions is critical to success. And the complexity of maintaining compliance grows as your business expands.

December 1, 2021 ・7 mins read

On National Payroll Week, We Salute Payroll Professionals!

This year, National Payroll Week starts on Labor Day, which is fitting considering the amount of tireless work the payroll professionals at TriNet and around the world perform each and every day. The payroll team at TriNet processes payroll for our more than 17,000 SMB customers and their hundreds of thousands of employees. Here are just some of the challenges they and all payroll professionals face right now.

September 7, 2021 ・2 mins read

Protecting Your Data is Critical: Is your employer-sponsored retirement plan keeping up with best practices for information security?

The need to protect data exchanged in connection with 401(k) plans has been highlighted recently due to guidance released by the Department of Labor (DOL). Earlier this year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report entitled “Defined Contribution Plans: Federal Guidance Could Help Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks in 401(k) and Other Retirement Plans.” In the report, the GAO found that, while plan sponsors and their service providers (record keepers, third party administrators, custodians and payroll providers) are required to exchange the sensitive personally identifiable information of the over 100 million individuals who participate in defined contribution plans, the DOL had not clarified “the fiduciary responsibility for mitigating cyber risks.”

June 29, 2021 ・3 mins read

A new business era deserves an HR refresh.

The pandemic has changed the way businesses operate. Make sure your HR is positioned to adapt for success.

June 24, 2021 ・6 mins read

Top Ten Payroll Mistakes to Avoid

As a business owner you may be wearing multiple hats, navigating various federal, state and local laws while managing various other aspects of your business including running payroll successfully. Payroll mistakes can be costly and can result in damaging employee morale and your company’s reputation

May 12, 2021 ・7 mins read

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

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

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

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

Medicare Open Enrollment has Begun: Are You Ready?

Medicare open enrollment kicks off on October 15 and we want to share information to help you prepare. As with most enrollment periods, you may have questions about plan options and if Medicare enrollment may affect participation in employer-sponsored benefits. Help is here to untangle the mysteries of Medicare open enrollment for you and your employees!

November 5, 2020 ・5 mins read

Building an Employee Handbook: Top Things You Must Have

Want to build an employee handbook, but don’t know where to start? Check out this ultimate guide on employee handbook tips and necessities.

November 4, 2020 ・10 mins read

10 Reasons Why You Need an EIN Number, And How to Apply

Identity protection, professionalism, and business growth are some of the benefits of having an EIN number

October 1, 2020 ・5 mins read

Commemorating the ADA’s 30th Anniversary - Importance of Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture

The 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a great opportunity for businesses to review their recruiting and hiring practices to ensure that they are welcoming qualified persons with disabilities as an important step towards a more inclusive workplace culture.

July 23, 2020 ・6 mins read

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