May 3, 2018 | Benefits, Industry News
You send an employee in your marketing department to a training class on email marketing. The class is meant to improve her skills so you can more consistently communicate with your growing client base. The class is offered during your normal business hours. Do you...
Apr 23, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
How to Reduce Absenteeism Taking time away from work is good for the health and morale of employees. When they can rest during an illness, recuperate after an injury, or tend to affairs in their personal lives, they’re better able to focus at work and engage in the...
Apr 19, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News, Product News
Author Ally Carter once quipped, “Even the best thief in the world can’t steal time.” But every day, business owners face payroll losses through “buddy punching” and other forms of employee time theft. What is time theft? It occurs when employees accept pay for time...
How to educate employees about their 401(k) in 3 easy steps
Apr 18, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
One of the top benefits you as an employer can provide to your team is a way to save for retirement. In fact, 72% of employees look to their employers to help them achieve financial security*. Beyond the plan, educating employees, offering encouragement to enroll,...
What Is New Hire Reporting and Why Should You Care?
Mar 19, 2018 | HR Regulations, Human Resources, Industry News
Your new employee, Anna, starts today. Your onboarding package includes a Form W-4, the Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, which you’ll collect from her and use to ensure she has the correct federal income tax withheld from her paycheck. If your business...
What You Should Know About Exempt vs. Nonexempt Employees
Mar 14, 2018 | HR Regulations, Industry News, Product News
When staffing your business, you need to consider whether your employees are “exempt” or “nonexempt” from being paid overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets out federal guidelines on exempt and nonexempt classifications. Most states have their own wage...