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3 Things for Businesses to Consider Before Going Remote
According to Forbes, 32.6 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. In addition to enjoying significantly lower overhead, employers are now in a prime position to widen their talent pool and leverage a more robust, productive and collaborative workforce by...
8 Ways to Make Onboarding More Successful
Onboarding is an essential aspect of preparing new employees for success. A good onboarding process can make the difference between an employee who will work with your company for less than a year and one who not only stays with the company but is actively motivated...
More Than Metrics: Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace
In recent years, diversity and inclusion (D&I) has become a central focus for leaders across all industries. Diversity in a professional sense refers to the variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that employees bring to the workplace. Inclusion is...
The 5 Pillars of a Thriving Hybrid or Remote Workspace
In 2023, 42% of workers are likely to ask for more work flexibility, including hybrid or remote accommodations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This historic change in operations across most industries presents a unique opportunity for company leaders to adapt...
New Benefit Offerings 2022
There were no doubt big changes in 2020 and 2021 with the way we work. Many employees are still dealing with remote work, managing children’s school schedules, or returning to the workplace. With these changing times, employers should consider new benefit offerings to attract and retain employees.
Employee Payroll Tax Deferral
On September 1 President Trump’s Executive Memorandum dated August 8 went into effect. On August 28 the Department of Treasury issued preliminary guidance on the Memorandum which allows certain employees to delay the payment of payroll taxes from September 1 through December 31.
Employee Engagement in Challenging Times
Highly engaged employees are the driving force behind any successful organization. When your employees truly believe in your company values, they’ll go above and beyond to help achieve mutual business goals.
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
On June 5, 2020 the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which will implement substantial changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was signed by President Trump into law. Among other changes, the bill extends the time that businesses have to spend PPP loan funds and alters the forgiveness rules.
Developing a Plan to Reopen
Establishments are beginning to reopen, and people are returning to the workplace. Employers need to establish plans to help keep employees healthy and the workplace safe from infectious disease.
Paycheck Protection Program – Loan Forgiveness
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan from your bank backed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll during the COVID-19 crisis.The SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll and other specific expenses.
OSHA Reporting Guidance – COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance for reporting occupational illnesses related to COVID-19. The provisions will take effect immediately and are intended to be time-limited to the current public health crisis.
CARES Act: Employer Tax Deferral
As we continue to wade through the COVID-19 regulations we want to update you on the deferral of employment tax deposits and payments portion of the CARES Act.
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The PEO Industry Footprint 2021
PEO Clients in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Follow-Up Analysis
How PEO Clients Fared in the First Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Analysis
An Economic Analysis: The PEO Industry Footprint in 2018
PEO’s: Good for Businesses and Their Employees
The State of the PEO Industry 2016: Markets, Value, and Trends
