Sexual harassment is a broad term that could encompass any number of behaviors in a workplace ranging from questionable to explicitly forbidden. The complexity around the term “sexual harassment” itself is one reason why it’s so important for employers to be aware of compliance requirements around harassment, and actively work toward creating a harassment-free workplace. What Makes Sexual Harrasment Compliance…

Businesses all around the world have essentially been operating in crisis-mode since the beginning of 2020. From mandatory closures to continuously evolving regulations around workplace safety, the past year has been a major test of endurance, stability, and pure grit – and it continues as we head further into 2021. New research from McBassi & Company shows that businesses that…

Many businesses conduct annual employee reviews to evaluate employee performance. These assessments are often utilized to determine bonuses, salary increases, or promotions and are typically conducted by an employee’s direct managers. This year, however, the process is likely to look little different for everyone. With the challenges surrounding COVID-19 still impacting the vast majority of employers in the United States,…

Completely Redesigned PrestigeGO Offers Clients Improved Usability and Enhanced Security PrestigePEO, one of the nation’s largest professional employer organizations (PEO), announced today the unveiling of the latest version of its mobile app, PrestigeGO. With a completely new user interface, PrestigeGO allows for a much smoother user experience, making it easier than ever for client managers and employees to stay connected…

Digital technology quickly changed everything from our daily routines to how the world does business. Despite a global pandemic that keeps us physically apart, we’re more connected than ever before with the HR in your pocket app. We also want fast, seamless digital experiences across the board – especially at work. A modern HR solution is incomplete without convenient digital…

Companies Partner to Drive Future Growth and Facilitate Market Expansion TriSpan LLP (“TriSpan”) a leading lower middle-market private equity investment firm announced today the completion of its strategic investment in Prestige PEO Holdings, LLC (“Prestige” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest professional employer organizations (PEO). TriSpan Opportunities LP and TriSpan Opportunities II LP (both “TriSpan OF”) acquired a…

Employers are required by the IRS to send a W-2 form to each of their employees by January 31 every year. Traditionally, these W-2s are in paper format and are either hand delivered or sent to employees by mail. This could take weeks on end, and it’s also costly to businesses in terms of paper and postage. Paper W-2s could…

A vital resource for New York City’s small and mid-size businesses and its employees expires at the end of this month – unless Congress renews it. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was the first piece of legislation passed by Congress to address the impacts of COVID-19. Prior to its passage in March, there was essentially no sick leave…

When it comes to managing payroll, it can be confusing to figure out exactly what your company needs. From super sleek web based HR software to payroll processing companies, there’s no shortage of options available to small and mid-size businesses these days. While there are a number of benefits to outsourcing part or all of your payroll operations, none of…

Few businesses could have prepared for 2020. At first, it was easy to believe the havoc wreaked by COVID-19 was temporary. However, as we head toward a new year, it’s becoming clear that there is no end in sight – at least not in the foreseeable future. While plenty of businesses were in a reactive state for much of 2020,…