New COVID relief package extends payroll provisions

• January 05, 2021

The new COVID relief package passed by Congress includes key provisions businesses must be aware of. Learn how your business may be impacted.

What executive orders will Biden overturn when he takes office?

• January 04, 2021

Businesses may be impacted as President-elect Biden overturns Trump Administration executive orders on immigration and environmental protection.

2021 HR trends: the 7 things you need to prepare for

• December 31, 2020

Uncertainty won't be tossed out with the 2020 calendar. However, knowing the top 2021 HR trends on the horizon can help you tackle those challenges.

What the COVID vaccine means for employers

• December 30, 2020

What you need to know as the COVID vaccine rolls out: can you mandate vaccination and must it be covered cost-free by insurance?

6 Simple ways to improve your cybersecurity

• December 29, 2020

Cybersecurity is an expanding battlefront. Hackers attack every 39 seconds, and 95% of breaches result from human error. Know how to protect yourself.

4 tricks for turning stress at work into positive action

• December 28, 2020

The pandemic has left the future uncertain and stress at work may be building up - but some stressors can be easy to turn around.

Your Guide to 2021 Goal Setting

• December 23, 2020

You can't predict the future, but when approaching 2021 goal setting you can incorporate lessons learned in 2020 to ensure success despite uncertainty.

COVID fatigue checklist – is it impacting your workplace?

• December 22, 2020

As both COVID fatigue and cases spread, it's time to identify what safety precautions to implement and what to start enforcing better.

It’s time to modernize your employee handbook with this simple checklist

• December 21, 2020

If you haven't modernized your employee handbook - it's likely full out outdated policies that can cause confusion and legal problems down the road.

IRS releases 2021 withholding worksheets, tables and the W-4

• December 18, 2020

Learn what's new and what stayed the same on the IRS' 2021 W-4 form, along with what events may require employees to refile their W-4s.

Update: COVID legal considerations for employers

• December 17, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers have new legal considerations to make over paid leave, unemployment, vaccines, OSHA regulations, and more.

The 7 Best SOP Software Options

• December 16, 2020

Discover which SOP software options will help you streamline and optimize your business to improve productivity and more.

Employee and customer safety during COVID-19: Who’s getting it right?

• December 15, 2020

Lessons to learn from how Apple and Trader Joe's prioritized employee and customer safety while still running their business.

Flexible work arrangements and fairness during COVID-19

• December 14, 2020

When providing flexible work arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic, employers must be cautious to avoid questions of favoritism and fairness.

Are employees entitled to see their personnel files?

• December 11, 2020

If an employee or former employee asks to see their personnel file - your obligation to show them may vary by state law and company policy.

Holiday travel and workplace safety during COVID-19 Pandemic

• December 10, 2020

As the pandemic worsens, holiday travel is creating new workplace safety concerns for employers. Know how to mitigate risk and protect employees.

Engage new hires by telling your organization’s story

• December 09, 2020

Increase new hire retention and engagement by sharing your organization's story during onboarding to create a connection.

FMLA calendars are muddied by expiring COVID relief

• December 08, 2020

Prepare for the legal complications your FMLA calendar might face as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act nears its expiration.

1099-NEC vs 1099-MISC. Which form should you use?

• December 07, 2020

1099-NEC replaced some functions of form 1099-MISC, but 1099-MISC isn't out. Understand the differences to avoid trouble when filing.

Establishing a remote employee code of conduct

• December 04, 2020

As remote work becomes more common, it’s essential that you have a remote employee code of conduct in place to address new challenges workers face.