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7 Steps for Developing a Disaster Response Plan
None of us want to imagine the consequences or aftermath of a disaster, but planning can mean the difference between managing the event in an organized and thought out manner or being consumed in complete chaos with no idea what to do next.
Assisting Employees in Times of Crisis
Have you considered a program that aids employees when they have incurred a crisis or catastrophic event in their lives and do not have the resources to handle it? Putting a plan in place that can provide assistance is an excellent way to let your employees know you care and to also allow co-workers an avenue to support each other in times of extraordinary events.
5 Ways to Manage Overwhelm in Your Business
The electronic age was supposed to free up time through automation. Somehow technology has taken over and created an environment where we are now working longer to keep up with the speed at which things are coming at us. Smartphones keep us connected 24/7, email at our fingertips and non-stop social media are only a few of the things that consume our time.
These suggestions will help you reduce your “overwhelm.”
June: Men’s Health Month
Did you know that women are 100% more likely to visit a doctor for annual exams and preventative services than women? June is National Men’s Health Month. One of the initiatives of the month is to encourage men to take preventative measures to ensure their health....
Avoiding Claims of Retaliation
Today, most employers are well versed in the topics of harassment and discrimination. News outlets and social media keep us informed of the many stories on these subjects. To help mitigate potential occurrences it is commonplace for employers to institute workplace policies, manager training and proactive investigation of employee complaints.
Case Study: Applicant Tracking
This Case Study highlights a Bio Tech company with over 100 employees that uses Applicant Tracking for their hiring.
Employee Records: What You Need to Know
Is your company burdened with mounting employee paperwork and confused about what to keep, where to keep it and how long to keep it? There are federal and state laws that dictate all these requirements; FLSA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADEA, ADA and USCIS to name a few.
Taxing Supplemental Wages
Are you as an employer following IRS regulation when taxing bonus payments and other supplemental wages paid to employees? There are two methods for taxing supplemental wage payments less than $1 million dollars.
Making Your HR Department More Effective
Last week Inc. magazine published “How to Make Your HR Department Effective Against Sexual Harassment” by Suzanne Lucas. In the article Lucas outlines several reasons why HR can’t stop all discrimination and harassment. We looked at these reasons and analyzed them from a PEO perspective.
End-of-Year HR Checklist
The end of the year is a great time to make sure all your ducks are in a row. A chance to clean up and organize all aspects of life and work before launching into the new year. This HR checklist will help you audit your HR tasks and prep for 2018.
NAPEO Confab
At the NAPEO Annual Conference in September, our COO Marilyn Conyer joined a round table discussion on the PEO Industry.
When Is It Necessary To Hire an Employment Law Attorney
Hiring an employment law attorney is something we all hope to avoid. The cost, the time, the headache are all reasons why avoidance is preferred.
Industry News
White Papers
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