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Many companies could benefit from more efficient payroll & HR solutions. Is your company one of them? Take the following quick quiz to determine whether or not your company would benefit from a relationship with Commonwealth Payroll & HR, and if so, in what ways.

How many employees do you have? *
What is the name of your company? *

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What is your position in your organization? *
How is payroll currently handled? *
Do you think there is room for improvement in your payroll process? *
With regard to your employees, are they mostly... *
Is managing Time and Attendance a major part of your payroll/HR needs? *
When is the last time your employee handbook was reviewed? *
How much time do you spend on payroll and other "HR matters"? *
Is employee turnover a constant disruption in your business routine? *
Do you feel that some aspects of your Payroll or HR tools, people or processes may have become outdated, ineffective or inefficient? *

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What is your position in your organization? *
How is payroll currently handled? *
How much time do you spend on payroll and other "HR matters"? *
Is managing Time and Attendance a major part of your payroll/hr needs? *
With regard to your employees, are they mostly... *
In your best estimation, is your company compliant with laws surrounding COBRA, FMLA, EEOC, HIPAA, and Title VII of the CRA? *
Are you ever afraid or hesitant to discipline or terminate poor performers because they may sue you? *
When is the last time your employee handbook/HR policies were reviewed? *
Do you feel you are misusing the talents of the employees assigned to payroll/HR? *

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Question: How is payroll currently handled?

Your Answer: In-house using our accounting application

Commonwealth Recommends: Often the utilization of the accounting application will be the automatic option for many organizations running payroll for the first time.  But did you know that given the time it takes, and potential liability associated with tax paying, filing and the availability of money and time-saving options, you can have your payroll processed for a very small fee.  Many companies who have come to us from in-house processing find a great burden is lifted, for a very reasonable fee. Contact us today to learn more.

Your Answer: In-house using a web-based application like Paycycle or Surepayroll

Commonwealth Recommends: While these can be very cost-effective choices, they often leave too much of the initial enrollment and servicing in the hands of the client. This can result in steep tax penalties if not completed correctly, and often leave the actual tax payment responsibilities in the hands of the client. Since most companies outsource payroll to avoid having to keep track of what tax payments to make, to whom and when, this seems counterintuitive. See what web-based products and full service can mean when combined with Commonwealth Payroll & HR.

Your Answer: A company like Paychex or ADP for payroll services only

Commonwealth Recommends: We have found great success working with companies that experience dissatisfaction with the national "payroll factories" - leaving you to wonder whether you are paying too much and receiving too little. Unfortunately, most of these companies have evolved into such similarity of service that they have become indistinguishable from each other. Are you at   tired of careless mistakes, indifferent customer service and being referred to as a number by your current firm? Then a discussion with us can most definitely be the first step into resolving these issues.

Your Answer: A company like Paychex or ADP for payroll and other solutions

Commonwealth Recommends: We have found great success working with companies that experience dissatisfaction with the national "payroll factories" - leaving you to wonder whether you are paying too much and receiving too little. Unfortunately, most of these companies have evolved into such similarity of service that they have become indistinguishable from each other. Are you at   tired of careless mistakes, indifferent customer service and being referred to as a number by your current firm? Then a discussion with us can most definitely be the first step into resolving these issues. While you may be somewhat hesitant because of the plethora of other solutions you are using from your payroll company, these are often used to create exit barriers for you. Fortunately, Commonwealth Payroll & HR has many of the same or equivalent products, often for far less of an expense or built into its fee structure. So have no fear and contact us today.

Your Answer: A Professional Employment Organization (PEO)

Commonwealth Recommends:   may be spending too much and receiving too little value for its investment. We often find organizations of your size who are utilizing such a service for ease of use, to control benefits and other employer costs and to transfer HR risk, which may not necessarily be the case.

Your Answer: An Administrative Services Offering (ASO)

Commonwealth Recommends:   may be spending too much and receiving too little value for its investment. We often find organizations of your size who are utilizing such a service for ease of use, to control benefits and other employer costs and to transfer HR risk, which may not necessarily be the case.

Question: Do you think there is room for improvement in your payroll process?

Your Answer: Yes

Commonwealth Recommends: You have indicated that you think there is room in your payroll process for improvement. Since payroll is very subjective and specific to your industry and company's needs, we would love to explore this further with you directly to assess  's status quo and what you think might be improved.

Your Answer: No

Commonwealth Recommends: Your current payroll solution may be working correctly, but may be well-integrated into a greater solution or converted into an opportunity for cost savings.

With regard to your employees, are they mostly...

Your Answer: Hourly

Commonwealth Recommends: The employees of   are mostly hourly, which brings up some sensitive considerations regarding Wage and Hour Law. Since much of this area of employment law is currently in flux, it would be worthwhile to examine your policies regarding these employees and your treatment of them. We would recommend reviewing this if you have not recently, and we will be happy to assist you in this process.

Your Answer: Salary

Commonwealth Recommends: The employees of   are mostly salary, and the difference between Exempt and Non-Exempt status requires constant testing and close examination of your employees duties and responsibilities. We would recommend reviewing this if you have not recently, and we will be happy to assist you in this process.

Your Answer: Subcontractors

Commonwealth Recommends: The employees of   are mostly subcontractors, which can be a slippery slope in the eyes of the IRS, the DOL and the various state authorities . Making sure you are compliant by properly classifying your employees as subcontractors requires constant testing and close examination of your employees duties and responsibilities. We would recommend reviewing this if you have not recently, and we will be happy to assist you in this process.

Is managing Time and Attendance a major part of your payroll/HR needs?

Your Answer: Yes

Commonwealth Recommends: Did you know that Commonwealth Payroll & HR can help   implement a time and attendance system that will integrate with payroll, save significant wasted administrative and unworked hours by your employees, all with a simple and easy implementation? Mention this when you speak to our representative.Did you know that Commonwealth Payroll & HR can help   implement a time and attendance system that will integrate with payroll, save significant wasted administrative and unworked hours by your employees, all with a simple and easy implementation? Mention this when you speak to our representative.

Your Answer: No

Commonwealth Recommends: While managing time and attendance is not a major part of your payroll and HR needs, you may still have exceptions for administrative or business development personnel that we can help you with for little or no additional investment.

When is the last time your employee handbook was reviewed?

Your Answer: Less than 1 year

Commonwealth Recommends:  's policies seem as if they are up to date. But are they in compliance? Sometimes you need to look deeper as HR regulation and law is ever-evolving. Commonwealth Payroll & HR can help you do that.

Your Answer: 1-3 years

Commonwealth Recommends:  's policies seem as if they may need updating. Enough time has passed to create concern that some aspects of your handbook may not be in compliance. Sometimes you need to look deeper as HR regulation is ever-evolving and it is not unusual to find that at this stage, your handbook does not accurately reflect your company policies or the realities as your employees know them.

Your Answer: More than 3 years

Commonwealth Recommends:  's policies surely need updating. Plenty of time has combined with many regulatory changes to create significant concern that some aspects of your handbook may not be in compliance. Sometimes you need to look deeper as HR regulation is ever-evolving and it is not unusual to find that at this stage, your handbook does not accurately reflect your company policies or the realities as your employees know them.

Your Answer: I don't have a handbook

Commonwealth Recommends: Call us immediately. It is significantly risky to not have a working employee handbook in place while having employees.

How much time do you spend on payroll and other "HR matters"?

Your Answer: Less than 1 day per week

Commonwealth Recommends: You currently spend less than 1 day per week on payroll and "HR matters". Chances are that this is not your primary function in your company and you are probably not as efficient as you know you can be. While less than 1 day is not a tremendous amount of time, you may still have an opportunity to be more efficient and potential reduce your direct expenses. Commonwealth Payroll & HR would like to be your partner in this process.

Your Answer: 2-3 days per week

Commonwealth Recommends: You currently spend 2-3 days per week on payroll and "HR matters". Chances are that this is not your primary function in your company and you are probably not as efficient as you know you can be. While you may have payroll and HR responsibilities but are not dedicated to it full time, it would probably be helpful to have an additional resource at your disposal in the form of a SHRM-certified HR professional. To help you in this area, a call to Commonwealth Payroll & HR is in order.

Your Answer: 4-5 days per week

Commonwealth Recommends: You currently spend 4-5 days per week on payroll and "HR matters". Chances are that this is not your primary function in your company and you are probably not as efficient as you know you can be. If it is your primary function in the company, you may be spending a large amount of time on transactional-based work when your talents are probably with the strategic planning. To help relieve you of this burden, Commonwealth Payroll & HR can help.

Is employee turnover a constant disruption in your business routine?

Your Answer: Yes

Commonwealth Recommends: Employee turnover is a constant disruption in your business. You need to assess why this is happening and implement steps to stop it from happening, and ultimately to prevent it. We would love to assist you in the process, and we have the tools to do so.

Your Answer: No

Commonwealth Recommends: Employee turnover is not a problem for your business. Good job!

Do you feel that some aspects of your Payroll or HR tools, people or processes may have become outdated, ineffective or inefficient?

Your Answer: Yes

Commonwealth Recommends: You have stated that you feel some aspects of your HR tools, people or processes have become outdated, ineffective or inefficient, and we can help. Please invite us to talk with you about exploring the areas of strength and weakness you may have and how those can be resolved with Commonwealth Payroll & HR.

Your Answer: No

Commonwealth Recommends: Congratulations! Your HR tools, people or process must be in good working order.

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Question: How is payroll currently handled?

Your Answer: In-house using our accounting application

Commonwealth Recommends: Often the utilization of the accounting application will be the automatic option for many organizations running payroll for the first time. But did you know that given the time it takes, and potential liability associated with tax paying, filing and the availability of money and time-saving options, you can have your payroll processed for a very small fee? Many companies who have come to us from in-house processing find a great burden is lifted, for a very reasonable fee. Contact us today to find out more.

Your Answer: In-house using a web-based application like Paycycle or Surepayroll

Commonwealth Recommends: While these can be very cost-effective choices, they often leave too much of the initial enrollment and servicing in the hands of the client. This can result in steep tax penalties if not completed correctly, and often leaved the actual tax payment responsibilities in the hands of the client. Since most companies outsource payroll to avoid having to keep track of what tax payments to make, to whom and when, this seems counterintuitive. See what web-based products and full service can mean when combined with Commonwealth Payroll& HR.

Your Answer: In-house using an installed enterprise application such as Ultipro (Ultimate Software)

Commonwealth Recommends: Often the utilization of this type of application will be the automatic option for many larger organizations with an established HR team. But did you know that you can avoid licensing fees, fees for consultants and customization and being charged "per module" simply by working with Commonwealth Payroll & HR and our easy-calculate Per Employee Per Month fee structure. This can result in   saving significant expense while implementing a system that is a true web-based hybrid of a time & attendance, payroll, benefit management and HRIS systems. Many companies who have come to us from in-house find a great burden is lifted, for a very reasonable fee. Contact us today to find out more.

Your Answer: A company like Paychex or ADP for payroll services only

Commonwealth Recommends: We have found great success working with companies that experience dissatisfaction with the national "payroll factories" - leaving you to wonder whether you are paying too much and receiving too little. Unfortunately, most of these companies have evolved into such similarity of service that they have become indistinguishable from each other. Are you at   tired of careless mistakes, indifferent customer service and being referred to by a number by your current firm? Then a discussion with us can most definitely be the first step into resolving these issues.

Your Answer: A company like Paychex or ADP for payroll and other solutions

Commonwealth Recommends: We have found great success working with companies that experience dissatisfaction with the national "payroll factories" - leaving you to wonder whether you are paying too much and receiving too little. Unfortunately, most of these companies have evolved into such similarity of service that they have become indistinguishable from each other. Are you at   tired of careless mistakes, indifferent customer service and being referred to as a number by your current firm? Then a discussion with us can most definitely be the first step into resolving these issues. While you may be somewhat hesitant because of the plethora of other solutions you are using from your payroll company, these are often used to create exit barriers for you. Fortunately, Commonwealth Payroll & HR has many of the same or equivalent products, often for far less of an expense or built into its fee structure. So have no fear and contact us today.

Your Answer: A Professional Employment Organization (PEO)

Commonwealth Recommends:   may be spending too much and receiving too little value for its investment. We often find organizations of your size who are utilizing such a service for ease of use, to control benefits and other employer costs and to transfer HR risk, which may not necessarily be the case.

Your Answer: An Administrative Services Offering (ASO)

Commonwealth Recommends:   may be spending too much and receiving too little value for its investment. We often find that organizations of your size are utilizing such a service for ease of use, to control benefits and other employer costs and to transfer HR risk, which may not necessarily be the case.

Question: How much time do you spend on payroll and other "HR matters"?

Your Answer: Less than 1 day per week

Commonwealth Recommends: You currently spend less than 1 per week on payroll and "HR matters". Chances are that this is not your primary function in your company and you are probably not as efficient as you know you can be. While less than 1 day is not a tremendous amount of time, you may still have an opportunity to be more efficient and potential reduce your direct expenses. Commonwealth Payroll & HR would like to be your partner in this process.

Your Answer: 2-3 days per week

Commonwealth Recommends: You currently spend 2-3 days per week on payroll and "HR matters". Chances are that this is not your primary function in your company and you are probably not as efficient as you know you can be. While you may have payroll and HR responsibilities but are not dedicated to it full time, it would probably be helpful to have an additional resource at your disposal in the form of a SHRM-certified HR professional. To help you in this area, a call to Commonwealth Payroll & HR is in order.You currently spend 2-3 days per week on payroll and "HR matters". Chances are that this is not your primary function in your company and you are probably not as efficient as you know you can be. While you may have payroll and HR responsibilities but are not dedicated to it full time, it would probably be helpful to have an additional resource at your disposal in the form of a SHRM-certified HR professional. To help you in this area, a call to Commonwealth Payroll & HR is in order.

Your Answer: 4-5 days per week

Commonwealth Recommends: You currently spend 4-5 days per week on payroll and "HR matters". Chances are that this is not your primary function in your company and you are probably not as efficient as you know you can be. If it is your primary function in the company, you may be spending a large amount of time on transactional-based work when your talents are probably with the strategic planning. To help relieve you of this burden, Commonwealth Payroll & HR can help.

Question: Is managing Time and Attendance a major part of your payroll/hr needs?

Your Answer: Yes

Commonwealth Recommends: Did you know that Commonwealth Payroll & HR can help   implement a time and attendance system that will integrate with payroll, save significant wasted administrative and unworked hours by your employees, all with a simple and easy implementation? Mention this when you speak to our representative.

Your Answer: No

Commonwealth Recommends: While managing time and attendance is not a major part of your payroll and hr needs, you may still have exceptions for administrative or business development personnel that we can help you with for little or no additional investment.

Question: With regard to your employees, are they mostly...

Your Answer: Hourly

Commonwealth Recommends: The employees of   are mostly hourly, which brings up some sensitive considerations regarding Wage and Hour Law. Since much of this area of employment law is currently in flux, it would be worthwhile to examine your policies regarding these employees and your treatment of them. We would recommend reviewing this if you have not recently, and we will be happy to assist you in this process.

Your Answer: Salary

Commonwealth Recommends: The employees of   are mostly salary, and the difference between Exempt and Non-Exempt status requires constant testing and close examination of your employees duties and responsibilities. We would recommend reviewing this if you have not recently, and we will be happy to assist you in this process.

Your Answer: Subcontractors

Commonwealth Recommends: The employees of   are mostly subcontractors, which can be a slippery slope in the eyes of the IRS, the DOL and the various state authorities. Making sure you are compliant by properly classifying your employees as subcontractors requires constant testing and close examination of your employees duties and responsibilities. We would recommend reviewing this if you have not recently, and we will be happy to assist you in this process.

Question: In your best estimation, is your company compliant with laws surrounding COBRA, FMLA, EEOC, HIPAA, and Title VII of the CRA?

Your Answer: Yes

Commonwealth Recommends: Congratulations as you have stated that your company is compliant with laws surrounding COBRA, FMLA, EEOC, HIPPAA and Title VII. Most companies we see are not. If this is the case, then you may have needs or could benefit by use of our eStratEx system to allow your HR team to focus more strategically. We would love to discuss this, as use of eStratEx can make a good HR team more efficient and a smoother HR process overall.

Your Answer: No

Commonwealth Recommends: Commonwealth Payroll & HR can help with this. Please call us today to arrange for a discussion.

Your Answer: Not sure

Commonwealth Recommends: If you are not sure, then the potential for significant fines, penalties or even litigation may be severe. Should you be found in violation, it will create a massive distraction and potential speed bump in your business plan. Call us as soon as you can to arrange for an HR Gap Analysis.

Question: Are you ever afraid or hesitant to discipline or terminate poor performers because they may sue you?

Your Answer: Yes

Commonwealth Recommends: If this is the case, you are probably calling into question the quality and consistency of your documentation of your employee management and interaction process. With this and by the application of eStratEx and our HR Account Managers, we can be of assistance here.

Your Answer: No

Commonwealth Recommends: Your employee documentation and process must be in good shape since you are not afraid or hesitant to discipline or terminate poor performers.

Question: When is the last time your employee handbook/HR policies were reviewed?

Your Answer: Less than 1 year

Commonwealth Recommends:  's policies seem as if they are up to date. But are they in compliance? Sometimes you need to look deeper as HR regulation and law is ever-evolving, and Commonwealth Payroll & HR can help you do that.

Your Answer: 1-3 years

Commonwealth Recommends:  's policies seem as if they may need updating. Enough time has passed to create concern that some aspects of your handbook may not be in compliance. Sometimes you need to look deeper as HR regulation is ever-evolving and it is not unusual to find that at this stage, your handbook does not accurately reflect your company policies or the realities as your employees know them.

Your Answer: More than 3 years

Commonwealth Recommends:  's policies surely need updating. Plenty of time have combined with many regulatory changes to create significant concern that some aspects of your handbook may not be in compliance. Sometimes you need to look deeper as HR regulation is ever-evolving and it is not unusual to find that at this stage, your handbook does not accurately reflect your company policies or the realities as your employees know them.

Your Answer: I don't have a handbook

Commonwealth Recommends: Call us immediately. It is significantly risky to not have a working employee handbook in place while having employees.

Question: Do you feel you are misusing the talents of the employees assigned to payroll/HR?

Your Answer: Yes

Commonwealth Recommends: You have stated that you feel that you may be misusing the talents of the employees assigned to payroll and HR. Is this because they are under-qualified or over-qualified? If they are over-qualified, then it is likely they have been drawn into the more transactional side of HR rather than the strategic side, probably out of necessity. Have you considered addressing the transactional side with a company like Commonwealth Payroll & HR? We certainly could relieve the burden of your employees, to focus on a higher level of work that they are more suited for. On the other hand, if they are under-qualified then you need a more seasoned resource or higher level of expertise to focus on your payroll and HR needs, and potentially have an employee who may be in over their heads. Perhaps this is an individual who would be best reassigned? We can help you make that judgment and bring solutions to you to fill in the gaps.

Your Answer: No

Commonwealth Recommends: Congratulations, you have the right people for the job. But are they the right people to take your company to the next level? Only you can judge. But if the answer is no, then consider bringing in Commonwealth Payroll & HR to fill in the gaps and ensure your company is in compliance, and has the tools to move to the next level.

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