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Top 3 Reasons that Benefits Brokers Should be Working with a PEO
May 24, 2023

Top 3 Reasons that Benefits Brokers Should be Working with a PEO

As an insurance agent or benefits broker, you may be curious about a partnership with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Working with a PEO allows brokers to expand their service offerings, attract new clients, and build resilient partnerships with current clientele. A PEO also introduces brokers to additional revenue streams through a variety of products and benefits plans available to…

What Are the 4 Main Types of Benefit Plans?
April 12, 2023

What Are the 4 Main Types of Benefit Plans?

Employees want essential benefits like good health insurance and retirement planning support. Take a look at these most critical benefit plans. Key takeaways: Employees prioritize health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance and disability insurance Perks like flexible work arrangements and family care support are becoming more important for some of today’s employees The four main types of benefit plans are:…

How to Create Professional Development Goals for Employees
March 22, 2023

How to Create Professional Development Goals for Employees

Developing goals to improve your staff’s skills can help retain talent and get the best work out of employees Key takeaways: Professional development goals help employees build skills, advance their careers and support their employer’s initiatives Benefits of employee development goals include: Employees are more productive Retention rates may improve Staff morale and engagement can increase Staff work toward company…

Employee Resignations, Quiet Quitting and Metrics to Measure Retention
March 15, 2023

Employee Resignations, Quiet Quitting and Metrics to Measure Retention

Retention is critical for today’s employers, as employees continue to quit when they realize they aren’t qualified for the role or don’t want to put in the necessary work Key takeaways: Retention is a key component of maintaining a healthy business and strong company culture Even when staff don’t resign, they may be “quiet quitting,” which is when an employee…

The Ultimate Guide for the Employee Retention Tax Credit
March 8, 2023

The Ultimate Guide for the Employee Retention Tax Credit

The employee retention tax credit (ERC) is a substantial stimulus program to help businesses during COVID-19. This credit could get you up to $26,000 per employee. Learn how it works and how to claim it retroactively. Key takeaways: What is the ERC? The employee retention tax credit (ERC) is a substantial refundable credit to help businesses keep people on the payroll…

How to Improve Employer Branding to Attract and Retain Stellar Staff
February 22, 2023

How to Improve Employer Branding to Attract and Retain Stellar Staff

Employer branding is your reputation and image as an employer. Find out how to improve this type of branding to attract talent and engage employees Key takeaways: What is employer branding? Employer branding, different from company branding, is how others see you as an employer. Why does it matter? A positive employer brand helps you attract people who align with your values,…

What Is Job Shadowing?
February 8, 2023

What Is Job Shadowing?

Incorporating a job shadowing technique helps new or transitioning employees gain a deeper understanding of a role Key takeaways: Benefits of job shadowing: New employees can gain hands-on experience instead of being told what to do or having to read a manual, and they can bond with others What is a shadowing technique: Having an employee learn firsthand from another person can…

How to Make Offshore Teams Part of Your Employee Culture
January 18, 2023

How to Make Offshore Teams Part of Your Employee Culture

Learn how to keep offshore teams feeling like they’re a vital part of your company Key takeaways: Why work with offshore teams? They bring benefits like lower operational costs, wider access to talent and freeing up your time. Make offshore teams feel like part of your organizational culture: Embrace cloud collaboration: Use tools for real-time updates and communication. Include them in social…

What Labor Laws Do I Need to Know for Remote Employees?
January 11, 2023

What Labor Laws Do I Need to Know for Remote Employees?

Federal and state labor laws still apply to your remote workers. This guide walks through laws to know. Key takeaways: Laws for remote employees: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Workers’ compensation laws What about out-of-state employees? State labor and taxation laws apply to the state where an employee lives. . Employers may have to deal with…

4 Fundamental Steps to Navigating Performance Management
January 8, 2023

4 Fundamental Steps to Navigating Performance Management

A quick guide for any situation Performance management is an important responsibility for supervisors and employers. But what are some of the best practices for both positive and negative performance management circumstances? They’re quite similar, and both can lead to more successful outcomes and clarity for both you and your employees. Overall, performance management should be a positive opportunity. Instead…

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