Feb 4, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
Company culture includes a variety of elements, including work environment, the company’s mission, core values, ethics, expectations, and goals. Here are four ways to improve your company culture and establish a workplace where your team works well together and...
Jan 31, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than half the people in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their lives, and one in five Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year. With...
Jan 27, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
Manual time entry done by time-sheets, punch cards, and swipe card systems leave too much room for mistakes such as system errors, dishonesty, and human error. Here are 5 ways that automated time and attendance tracking can benefit your business: 1. Improves...
Jan 22, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
An employee handbook is a compilation of the policies, procedures, working conditions, and behavioral expectations that guide employee actions at work while also protecting the employer in case of any legal issues down the line. Here are eight ways an employee...
Jan 20, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
Beginning October 6, 2020, employers in the construction industry in Pennsylvania will be required to use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification. The Pennsylvania Construction Industry Employee Verification Act, (“the Act”) prohibits employers from...
Jan 16, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
Employee retention is a critical issue as companies compete for talent. Metlife recently performed a study and found that 51% of employers say that using benefits to retain employees will become even more important in the next 3 to 5 years. We understand offering...
Jan 13, 2020 | HR Regulations, Human Resources
Nearly 70% of managers are uncomfortable communicating with their employees. That number comes from a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of Interact and indicates managers sometimes shy away from doing basic management duties. If uncomfortable managers avoid giving...
Jan 8, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
PFML is coming for Massachusetts workers. Find high-level answers to your questions on what it is, who it affects, when it’s happening as well as links to where to find more detailed answers. What is PFML? PFML stands for Paid Family Medical Leave. It’s a...
Jan 7, 2020 | Holiday Notices, Industry News
Banks will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020, 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 6, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates (PDF) used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. As of January 1, 2020, the standard mileage rates for the use of...
Jan 3, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
Effective January 1, 2020, twenty states increased their minimum wages as follows: State New Minimum Wage Alaska $10.19 Arizona $12.00 Arkansas $10.00 California $13.00 Colorado $12.00 Florida $8.56 Maine $12.00 Maryland $11.00 Massachusetts $12.75 Michigan...
Jan 2, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
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 30, 2019 | Benefits, Regulatory Updates
A final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor, effective January 15, 2020, will allow employers to more easily offer perks and benefits to their employees. The previous regulatory landscape left employers uncertain about the role that perks and benefits play when...
Dec 26, 2019 | HR Regulations, Human Resources
If you have received a notice that your employee is subject to wage garnishments, however, the employee wishes you would not comply, would you know how to handle this situation? Understanding the process and knowing what you can (and cannot) do in response to a...
Dec 23, 2019 | HR Regulations, Human Resources
HR covers a lot of territory—much of it cluttered with paperwork—but it really does have a precise business purpose. The point of HR is to make employment more profitable. HR does this in three fundamental ways: HR protects the organization against...
Dec 20, 2019 | Human Resources
How often do you say “thanks” to your team? Daily, occasionally, during an annual review? Here are four ways to create a culture of appreciation in your workplace: Involve your employees in the big decisions and strategic planning of the organization. Solicit their...
Dec 18, 2019 | HR Regulations, Human Resources, Industry News
New York State recently passed legislation that significantly expanded its definition of unlawful harassment. Employers, here is what you need to know. What employers are covered that weren’t before? As of February 8, 2020, all sizes of employers are covered by all...
Dec 16, 2019 | HR Regulations, Human Resources, Industry News
The 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, is now available on IRS.gov. The new W-4 form incorporates changes ushered in by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act allowing employees to more accurately estimate the amount of tax they ask their employers to withhold...
Dec 12, 2019 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates, Retirement Services
The Internal Revenue Service announced that employees in 401(k) plans will be able to contribute up to $19,500 in 2020. In addition, dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2020 were announced. Highlights of changes for...
Dec 11, 2019 | Holiday Notices, Industry News
Banks and Corporate Payroll Services will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, and Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Corporate Payroll Services will also close early on Tuesday, December 24th at 2:00 PM...
