Question: We want to offer more flexible work schedules but have a hard time staffing our shifts as it is. Any Suggestions? Answer: It’s great that you are considering offering more flexibility to your employees. This is one way to increase retention and give your employees...
The importance of health and wellness in the workplace is indisputable. In a 2021 survey, 79% of employees said their employer's well-being programs helped them become as productive as possible. Additionally, 79% said these programs helped them avoid getting sick. Wellness/well-being programs often provide noncash benefits, such...
If you have a company, you need an Employee ID Number (EIN). There are various ways to apply for an EIN, including online at no cost. The online federal EIN application is in a question-and-answer format, with embedded help topics and hyperlinked keywords and definitions....
HR regulations and requirements are constantly changing. Here’s a summary of the latest Federal and state updates that may impact businesses in your jurisdiction. FEDERAL UPDATES FMLA Intermittent Leave: A Department of Labor opinion letter recently addressed whether an employee may use FMLA intermittent leave indefinitely...
What is an I-9? Also called an Employment Eligibility Verification form, the I-9 verifies (1) a new employee’s identity and (2) their right to work in the U.S. What is the big deal about I-9's? There are VERY specific rules about when and how it...
"To prosper over time," Laurence Fink, CEO of BlackRock, once wrote in a public letter, "every company must not only deliver financial performance but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society." Employee volunteer programs help you align with your corporate vision by...
Because small businesses often have limited assets, it's vital that they prioritize their human resource objectives. Staffing, budgeting, legal compliance and outsourcing are top HR & payroll goals to consider. Staffing To save money, some small employers add HR tasks to the workload of employees who...
Once people complete and file their tax return, many of them eagerly await any refund they may be owed. No matter how a taxpayer plans to use their tax refund, knowing fact from fiction can help manage expectations as they wait for their money. This...
Over three years have passed since the start of the COVID-19 public health emergency in January of 2020. We have come a long way from the time of businesses being closed and mandatory quarantine periods. While we faced one of the most challenging times for...
If the church or religious organization reimburses or advances the employee for business expenses, but the arrangement does not satisfy the three requirements of an accountable plan, the amounts paid to the employees are considered wages subject to FICA taxes and income tax withholding, if...