Apr 5, 2019 | Human Resources
Even with video conferencing and messaging apps, fully involving remote employees in team and company meetings remains a challenge. There may be no replacing the experience of being physically in the room, but you can take steps to make these meetings more productive...
Mar 22, 2019 | Human Resources
Recently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) began mailing informational notifications to businesses who submitted wage and tax statements (Form W-2) that contain name and Social Security number (SSN) combinations that do not match their records. The SSA...
Mar 8, 2019 | Human Resources
In December, The Washington Post reported on an odd, eyebrow-raising phenomenon in the working world: employees are “ghosting” their employers. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, ghosting is an unfortunately common practice in the dating scene. It occurs when someone...
Feb 28, 2019 | Human Resources
In an effort to create more diversity-friendly workplaces, companies have been training employees to recognize their unconscious biases. As the term implies, these biases are below the surface, unintended, and often undesired. They’re implicit rather than explicit....
Feb 13, 2019 | Human Resources
What is Employment Branding? Employment branding is the process of creating market perception of an organization as an employee’s choice in the labor market. Employment branding is essential to analyze so that employers can understand what motivates...
Feb 12, 2019 | Human Resources
Plan Ahead for Washington’s Birthday Bank Holiday Payroll Banks will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019, in observance of Washington’s Birthday. If you are a direct deposit customer or CPS Checks customer, please submit payroll at least one...
Feb 5, 2019 | Human Resources
Who is Affected? With the start of a new year, employers should review their wage and hour practices. The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking about overtime pay in 2019. The DOL may increase the salary threshold for...
Jan 30, 2019 | Human Resources
OSHA 300A Forms Must Be Posted Beginning February 1, 2019 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all employers who are required to maintain the OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses post a summary of the previous...
Jan 23, 2019 | Human Resources
What is Progressive Discipline? Behavioral problems and poor performance can be detrimental to the bottom line; many employers want to terminate problematic employees as soon as possible. Small businesses may not feel that they have the time or money to work on...
Jan 17, 2019 | Human Resources, Recruiting
Staying Out of Danger Zones What interview questions should you avoid? You will ask safe questions by keeping them related to the position you are attempting to fill. Ask the candidate about their knowledge, skill set, and experience. You do not want to inquire...
Jan 15, 2019 | Holiday Notices, Industry News
Banks will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of the MLK Jr. Day holiday.If you are a direct deposit customer or CPS Checks customer, please submit payroll at least one business day early to ensure proper funding of employee bank accounts.Our MLK Jr....
Jan 8, 2019 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
How long should you keep Tax Records? The IRS generally recommends keeping copies of tax returns and supporting documents at least three years. Employment tax records should be kept at least four years after the date that the tax becomes due or paid, whichever is...
Jan 2, 2019 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
The Internal Revenue Service on December 14, 2018 issued the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2019, the standard mileage...
Jan 1, 2019 | Human Resources
Periods of growth are particularly exciting for small and midsize businesses, but they also bring new HR challenges. Along with adding employees—which may change the feel of your culture as well as your floorplan—your organization may become subject to federal and...
Dec 27, 2018 | Human Resources
Communication is Key If managers avoid giving feedback, offering praise, showing vulnerability, and providing direction, they are not helping the bottom line. Poor employee performance will go unaddressed and star performers will not feel recognized. Employees may...
Dec 21, 2018 | Company News, Holiday Notices
Corporate Payroll Services and banks will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of New Year’s Day. If you are a direct deposit customer or CPS Checks customer, please submit payroll at least one business day early to ensure proper funding of...
Dec 19, 2018 | HR Regulations, Human Resources
Time Off for Employees? Are you obligated to give your employees time off on holidays? The simple answer is “no.” Premium Pay You are also under no obligation to pay employees a rate higher than their regular pay for working on holidays unless you are in a...
Dec 17, 2018 | Company News, Holiday Notices
Corporate Payroll Services and banks will be closed on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 and Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s holidays. On Monday, December 24, 2018 Corporate Payroll Services will close early at 2:00 PM.If you are...
Dec 14, 2018 | Benefits, Company News
Telemedicine Are you looking for an economical healthcare benefit for your employees? Telemedicine offers an alternative to visiting a regular physician. Telemedicine is a benefit that complements group insurance. It is a 24/7/365 phone or video consultation service...
Dec 13, 2018 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
The IRS announced Notice 1036 which includes information on the percentage method tables for tax withholding, withholding adjustment for Nonresident aliens, Withholding on Supplemental wages, and much more. Withholding allowance amounts for payroll periods have...
