WHAT ever happened to the human resources department? It used to be that H.R. was a single, physical place that workers could visit — to pick up a form, ask a question, seek advice, lodge a complaint. Now if a company still has a stand-alone H.R. office, it’s probably much smaller than it used to […]
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Who’s taking care of human resources for your business? If you’re like most small business owners, you don’t have the resources to hire a full-time staff member to oversee hiring, firing, payroll, benefits administration and employee training. But HR is a very important aspect of any company, and it’s one that shouldn’t be viewed as […]
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By Nicole Fallon @ BusinessNewsDaily Hiring an employee is a huge commitment for any company. Whether an employer is looking to fill a part-time or full-time position, there are quite a few time and monetary investments to make, including recruitment, interviewing, payroll taxes, training and benefits administration. For startups and small businesses, the hiring process can stretch […]
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In another sign that the gloves have come off for the last 2 years of his term, President Obama suggests he can raise taxes by executive action. That’s the same method he used for his controversial immigration ‘reform.’ The Congressional Budget Office says Mr. Obama’s executive immigration action will increase federal deficits by $8.8 billion over the next […]
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Since 1995, the percentage of Johnson & Johnson employees who smoke has dropped by more than two-thirds. The number who have high blood pressure or who are physically inactive also has declined—by more than half. That’s great, obviously, but should it matter to managers? Well, it turns out that a comprehensive, strategically designed investment in employees’ […]
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“Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” ― John F. Kennedy Kennedy was writing about the need to break apart from the competition in order to grow. In order to break apart, you need to first focus on your core competencies. According to a NAPEO study, companies that hire Professional Employer Organizations have […]
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A professional employer organization (PEO) is a firm that provides a service under which an employer can outsource employee management tasks, such as employee benefits, payroll and workers’ compensation, recruiting, risk/safety management, and training and development. The PEO does this by hiring a client company’s employees, thus becoming their employer of record for tax purposes and insurance purposes. This […]
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HR pros should review their firms’ FMLA policies — as well as any other related materials — ASAP. That’s because the DOL just updated the definition of “spouse” for FMLA purposes to reflect the Supreme Court’s ruling in United States. v. Windsor. As HR pros likely know extremely well at this point, the High Court’s ruling essentially struck […]
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High tech companies have always been known intense competition not just for advances in technology, but also for critical talent that can change the direction of an entire company. Organizational growth and changing markets place high demands on management for HR and operational issues, which can have compliance implications. Tech companies partner with PEO’s in order to compete […]
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When a restaurant considers outsourcing its HR functions, it normally takes into account some estimated employee benefits cost advantages. But many of the advantages go beyond having your employees take advantage of group benefits rates through the PEO company. By using an outsource, restaurant owners can relieve themselves of the costly administrative burdens of managing: […]