Leading with Mental Health in the Workplace Mental health has become a major concern for companies as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread. The stress and isolation from remote working have created an increased need in mental wellness among workers, which is why many leaders are acting, now that they understand how important it can [...]
The Benefits of Applicant Tracking & Recruiting During a Labor Shortage: The unemployment rate is currently at its lowest point in 18 years, and this has created a challenge for businesses that are looking to fill open positions. In this blog post, we will explore how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) can help overcome the challenges [...]
Affordable Care Act: What Your Business Needs to Know The deadline for health plan sponsors to provide postmarked or furnished Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to their employees is March 2, 2022. Not only must these forms be complete, an Applicable Large Employer (ALE) must file a copy of the Forms 1095-C, together with a Form [...]
5 New Years Resolutions for your Payroll & Business STREAMLINE YOUR W2 PROCESS FOR YEAR-END Does it typically take you a while to get your W2s out to your employees? Do you and your team spend days stuffing and sealing envelopes? Don't forget that your time is valuable. Relying on outdated systems to get your [...]
Legally Classify Employees As Exempt Most employers have at least a few employees that they classify as exempt from minimum wage and overtime, but many don’t realize that they need to do more than pay these people a salary in order to make the exemption legal. Most employees that are classified as exempt must be [...]
The ACA Reporting Deadline Has Been Extended Again This Year by the IRS For the 3rd year in a row, the IRS has extended the deadline for health plan sponsors to provide Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to individuals by 30 days. This extension would move the deadline to a Saturday, so this year’s reprieve will [...]
IRS Issues Guidance on Meal and Entertainment Deductions The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance on the business expense deduction for meals and entertainment following law changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The 2017 TCJA eliminated the deduction for any expenses related to activities generally considered entertainment, amusement or recreation. Taxpayers may continue [...]
Avoiding Common HR Mistakes Human resources may sound and look like a straightforward topic, but it's not one that should be taken lightly. HR mistakes can cost you time and money, and your reputation. Here are four common mistakes to be aware of. Companies of all sizes, from global corporations to mom-and-pop outfits, are [...]
Four Keys to Improving Your Culture There’s no easy formula to fixing all cultural problems because each workplace is unique. The rules and traditions that lead one team to success might bring a different team to ruin. Some teams will thrive in a highly centralized environment, while others will reach new heights through [...]
Make sure employees are eligible to work in the United States Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act, employers are required to examine certain documents, such as drivers' licenses, when they hire new employees. They must then record the information on I-9 forms and keep the documents for a specified period of time. Employers are [...]
