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A business owner’s guide to effective, compliant workforce management

Musical Chairs: How to Help Employees Enjoy Hot Desking

Hot desking, also called hoteling, is currently one of the biggest trends in office culture. The idea behind hot desking—which basically means employees can sit wherever they want—is that employees have opportunities to experience different office areas and talk to...

And Now This…Pokemon Go In The Workplace

So, we have a new social game craze to contend with as it encroaches on the workplace. What's an employer to do? Where should the lines be drawn to ensure performance is held to a high standard while allowing employees to have a bit of fun? In practical ways,...

Training: Cornerstone of a Successful Workplace

Training can be a tedious task for employees and employers, but there’s nothing more vital to a company’s success. Training educates workers on new technology and legal requirements, promotes health and safety, and gives employees opportunities to grow and develop in...

Navigating the Complex Sea of ACA Compliance

Six years after being signed into law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still one of the most important aspects of healthcare for employers. 2016 was the first year that employers were required to report on ACA compliance. This complicated process can understandably...

Q & A: Should employees get paid to check email while on vacation?

Q: A non-exempt employee has asked to be paid for the hour she spent checking work email while she was out on vacation. We didn’t request, require, or authorize this work. How do we handle this?A: Although you didn’t give this non-exempt employee permission to check...

Is Your HCM Solution Keeping Up with Today’s Workforce?

Human Capital Management, or HCM, is vital to business, maximizing people’s value and minimizing how much is spent on management. HCM deals with some of the basic elements that keep the company running, like payroll, HR management, time and attendance, and benefits...

Identifying the HR Disruptors for 2016

The HR world is undergoing major transformation. It used to be that HR’s tasks were simply to make sure everyone got their paychecks and benefits, process performance reviews, and handle conflicts too complex for managers to deal with themselves. Technological...

Preparing for a Millennial led workforce

The impact millennials will have on the global workforce when they soon take over most leadership roles is set to revolutionize the way workplace value is perceived and created. In short – millennials are set to completely change the face of business. The work life of...

Internships – Unpaid or Paid?

Unpaid internships are permissible if they meet very specific criteria, but employers should proceed with extreme caution.The Department of Labor has a six-part test for determining whether interns may be unpaid. As a best practice, we recommend that you use unpaid...

Managing Three Generations in The Workplace

Clashing generational interests are commonplace in the modern workforce. Managing each age group’s expectations is often difficult. While catering to every demographic’s particular strengths and weaknesses may not be possible, understanding each generation’s needs can...

Technology that Fully Engages Your Workforce

Competition for top talent is forcing employers to cast increasingly wide nets that reach far outside a company headquarters' local area. As this practice becomes more prevalent, it's incumbent upon employers to leverage every potential avenue for retaining top talent...

The Value of Retention: Hiring and Keeping Employees for the Long Haul

After you have hired an employee, only half the battle is won. Retaining your hard-won employees is a constant challenge, not a one-time win. Building long-term commitment and loyalty among employees is the key to keeping them on board for the long haul.Fostering an...

Common Mistakes in Change Management and How to Avoid Them

Far too many change management initiatives fail. If transitions are handled properly, however, they can yield plentiful results and strong returns for businesses. Understanding the common mistakes companies make can help prevent failure and maximize your chances of...

Change Management: Creating Change That Lasts

“Be the change you wish to see in the world,” while an oft quoted statement and very applicable in a myriad of situations, it is especially important in circumstances where transitions are underway. Change management processes often fail, because the transition “is...

USA Payroll acquires HR consulting firm

USA Payroll acquires HR consulting firm By NATE DOUGHERTY • May 24, 2016 USA Payroll Inc. has acquired a local human resources and regulatory compliance consulting company, a move officials from both companies said will expand USA Payroll’s services and lead to...

DOL Issues New Overtime Payment Rules

On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued important new rules regarding overtime pay for exempt, salaried employees. These new rules, which become effective December 1, 2016, require that employers begin tracking all hours worked by exempt, salaried...

The Hidden Benefits of Company Culture

If an employee is engaged, their positive energy also emanates to other employees. Company culture-building factors can be anything from instigating weekly Friday team lunches to celebrating Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere as an office. Team-building activities...

IRS Working to Correct Erroneous Failure to Deposit Notices

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued an alert to payroll processors advising them that it sent out erroneous Failure to Deposit Notices for the April 2016 deadline.  Following is the correspondence from the IRS: Due to the observed holiday on...

Final FLSA White Collar Exemption Rules Announced

Yesterday, the Department of Labor announced the new salary threshold for certain employees to qualify as exempt from minimum wage and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s White Collar Exemptions.Effective December 1, 2016, the new minimum salary level will...

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