The pandemic changed people’s working lives profoundly, with the sudden shifts to performing work from home amid intensified child care needs and the challenges of caring for sick loved ones. The prolonged experience created new anxiety and stress that employers need to consider as they return workers back to the office. MetLife’s 2021 U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study, conducted mid-pandemic…

This year’s open enrollment period is more significant than ever. Right off the heels of the worst global health crisis of most people’s lifetimes, employee benefits like health insurance are sure to be top priority for both employers and their employees. Employers want to take care of their employees (and also retain talent over time), while their employees are thinking…

PrestigePEO, one of the nation’s largest professional employer organizations (PEO), announced today that the Company was named winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year – Business & Professional Services – Medium category in The 19th Annual American Business Awards®. Judges recognized PrestigePEO for its unparalleled client support and the broad range of services it delivers…

It’s no secret that cost is a huge decision driver for employers when it comes to offering employee benefits to their workforce. Small and mid-size businesses in particular are often under the impression that they can’t afford to offer their employees benefits like medical, dental, vision, or life insurance, let alone additional benefits like 401(k) plans or entertainment discounts. With…

COVID-19 has cast an intense spotlight on employee health and wellbeing, leading many employers to want to take better care of their teams. According to a recent study by Harvard Business Review, nearly all – 98% – of senior executives surveyed indicated that they plan to offer their employees at least one new or extended employee benefit this year. That…

Did you know? – Glassdoor reports that offering an exemplary employee hiring and onboarding experience can improve retention by over 80%. After an exceptionally unusual 2020, businesses everywhere are rethinking how things are done heading into 2021, with recruitment and hiring practices at top of mind for many. Keep reading to learn how employers can improve recruitment, hiring, and onboarding…

If you’re a broker who’s skeptical about PEOs, you’re not alone. There are a lot of common misconceptions about the PEO industry out there. That’s because not all PEOs are the same, and some certainly have better relationships with the broker community than others. They say money talks, which is why one of the biggest pain points regarding PEOs for…

Nearly all employers are subject to some level of sexual harassment compliance. Whether or not an individual state requires compliance with its own anti-harassment laws, all employers must comply with the provisions outlined by the federal Equal Opportunity Employment Commission. Furthermore, sexual harassment compliance is much more complex for employers that have employees working in multiple states. 3 Steps Towards…

What are labor posters? Employers with one employee or more are required to post all mandated state and federal labor law posters visible to all. Failure to display the correct state and federal employment law notices may result in penalties, substantial fines, and even lawsuits. Fines and liabilities vary by agency and can range from about $100 to up to…

Already one of the most protective states of employees’ rights in the country, New York became even more so around the turn of the new decade, with several new laws governing the employer-employee relationship going into effect. These laws will have far-reaching impacts on hiring practices, training requirements, employee contracts, classifications and wages. Here is a look at some of…