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What Should a Company Consider When Retiring an Employee?
December 21, 2022

What Should a Company Consider When Retiring an Employee?

Are you helping your employees plan for their retirement? Improve your retirement planning management strategy with these simple tips. Key takeaways: Types of retirement plans: Defined benefit plans, like pensions, let employees know exactly what they’ll receive in retirement, while defined contribution plans, like 401(k)s, are based on market ups and downs. 5 tips for retirement planning management: Educate employees on…

How Do Women Succeed in a Male-Driven Corporate Culture?
December 7, 2022

How Do Women Succeed in a Male-Driven Corporate Culture?

Male leadership continues to dominate many industries and organizations. Here are steps to take to ensure women can thrive. Key takeaways: How do males dominate corporate culture? Women comprise over half the population, but they still make up only 4.8% of the largest companies’ CEOs. Why does it matter? Male-driven corporate cultures can lead to unfair work environments, where women don’t have…

How to Identify a Glass Ceiling at Work and Move Past It
November 23, 2022

How to Identify a Glass Ceiling at Work and Move Past It

Glass ceilings keep people, especially women, back from accomplishing their career goals. Learn how to spot a potential glass ceiling and how to overcome one. Key takeaways: Glass ceilings get in the way of career advancement, most often for women or minorities. The term was first coined in 1978 by Marilyn Loden Signs to watch for to identify a glass…

How Should a Company Select Their Benefit Plan?
November 9, 2022

How Should a Company Select Their Benefit Plan?

Prioritize your employees’ needs, your company’s values and a realistic budget when selecting the right benefits package. Key takeaways: Why is benefit plan selection so important? The majority of employees would rather have better benefits than an increase in pay. A better benefit plan helps you satisfy employees, attract top talent and retain your workforce. Tips for benefit plan selection: Consider…

Why Outsource to a PEO During a Recession?
October 26, 2022

Why Outsource to a PEO During a Recession?

PEOs help organizations with a range of compliance and HR tasks that increase cost-efficiency and support employees through times of uncertainty. Key takeaways: Reasons to outsource to a PEO in a recession: Obtain business scalability Reduce turnover Improve cost-efficiency Get help with compliance and policy changes Improve communication Prioritize business continuity Some experts say that the U.S. may have entered into…

7 Basic HR Metrics You Need to Track
October 12, 2022

7 Basic HR Metrics You Need to Track

Are you tracking key HR metrics? Gathering insights like employee turnover, satisfaction and retention rates helps you uncover areas that need additional support. Key takeaways: Track HR metrics to measure effectiveness, improve ROI and improve employee support Seven metrics to track: Turnover rate Employee satisfaction Absence rate Benefits participation rate Cost per hire Client retention rate Client satisfaction rate Gathering…

Payroll Tax Responsibilities for Employers
September 21, 2022

Payroll Tax Responsibilities for Employers

What are your payroll tax responsibilities and how do you figure out what to withhold? Learn federal requirements and how unemployment taxes vary by state. Key takeaways: Taxes you need to pay or withhold as an employer: FICA, FUTA and SUTA. Every employee you hire needs to have a Form W-4 and Form I-9 on file, as well as direct…

The History of the PEO Industry
September 21, 2022

The History of the PEO Industry

Professional Employer Organizations or PEOs first started to emerge in the 1960s and 1970s, though they looked a bit different than today. Here’s what you need to know about PEO history. Key takeaways: What is a PEO? PEOs help small and mid-sized businesses with HR solutions, and they enter into a co-employment arrangement to take on some of the risks. When…

How Do Health Insurance Renewals Work?
September 7, 2022

How Do Health Insurance Renewals Work?

Every year, employers have to renew their health packages, and premium rates will change based on insurance carrier assessments. Key takeaways: What causes increases in insurance rates? Factors like health crises (COVID-19), inflation rates and the economic climate impact fluctuating premiums How do insurance carriers assess percentage increases? The carrier determines the percentage based on performance factors like utilization and participation. How…

Your Guide to OSHA Safety Trainings
August 24, 2022

Your Guide to OSHA Safety Trainings

Employers need to know the requirements under OSHA for keeping employees safe from illness or injury at work Key takeaways: Who needs to give OSHA trainings? Certain employers are exempt but most private sector companies need to understand their OSHA requirements. Construction, agriculture and maritime industries have specific guidelines. Types of OSHA trainings: OSHA provides free outreach trainings and certifications that cover…

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